Chennai, Feb 12 (NationPress) Celebrating the milestone of Tamil cinema's remarkable film 'Visaranai', which has now reached its 10-year mark, actor, producer, and director Dhanush reflected on the film's impact, expressing pride in its legacy as a heart-winning masterpiece. He proudly acknowledged its joint production by his own Wunderbar Films and the director Vetrimaran's production house.

Taking to his social media platform, Dhanush shared his sentiments about the film, which garnered not only National Awards but also received global recognition upon its release. He posted, "Ten years of Visaranai - a film that won hearts. Proud to call it a gem from Wunderbar Films and Grassroot Film Company."

The film, embraced as a cult classic, became a superhit upon its initial release. Co-produced by Dhanush's Wunderbar Films and Vetrimaran's Grassroots Film Company, it featured a talented ensemble cast including Attakathi Dinesh, Samuthirakani, Aadukalam Murugadoss, Anandhi, Saravana Subbiah, and Kishore.

'Visaranai' is based on the haunting narrative of 'Lock Up', a book authored by M. Chandrakumar, an auto driver who documented the brutal treatment he faced from law enforcement after being wrongfully detained for a crime he didn’t commit.

Critically acclaimed and well-received by audiences, the film clinched three prestigious National Awards at the 63rd National Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Samuthirakani), and Best Editor (Kishore).

Dhanush expressed his joy regarding the accolades, stating, "Sometimes, when we embark on a project, we just know it's destined for greatness. Visaranai is one such film. It has achieved both critical and commercial success. I’m particularly thrilled for Samuthirakani and Editor Kishore. My happiness is multiplied as the film has bagged three National Awards."

He further extended his gratitude to director Vetrimaran, acknowledging that it felt essential to thank him for contributing to his collection of National Awards. He expressed how the acceptance of this film by Tamil audiences filled him with joy and motivated him to continue creating impactful cinema.

'Visaranai' also found international recognition, winning the Orizzonti Prize and the Amnesty International Italy Award at the 72nd Venice International Film Festival.

A report on the Amnesty International's Italian website quoted spokesman Riccardo Noury, who remarked on the film's powerful commentary on human rights abuses in India, stating, "While many films at the festival addressed various aspects of human rights with sensitivity and originality, 'Visaranai' stood out for its compelling denunciation of torture in Indian police stations."