National Award-winning actor Dhanush Took to social media to share a heartfelt review of the filmmaker Meera KathiravanThe latest critically acclaimed Tamil drama, ‘Habeebi’. Despite a grueling shooting schedule for his upcoming projects, the ‘Kubera’ star finally watched the movie and expressed deep appreciation for the narrative, especially highlighting his father, the veteran director. Kasthuri Rajawho gives a powerful performance as the family patriarch Yusuf. Set against the cultural landscape of the Tamil Muslim community of Kadayanallur, Habeebi explores the generational changes, emotional depth, and socio-economic struggles of three distinct eras. Dhanush’s glowing endorsement has added huge promotional momentum to the content-driven venture, which features Sam CS’s widely acclaimed musical score.
Dhanush’s review won hearts online
Sharing his thoughts, Dhanush wrote: “Due to my continuous shooting schedule, I can only watch ‘Habeebi’ today. I am proud of my father for stepping into a completely new world, unfamiliar to him, and living the character of Yusuf very convincingly. Kudos to director Meera Kathiravan and the entire team for bringing out outstanding performances from my father and the rest of the cast, and for delivering a truly memorable cinematic experience.“His message showed his admiration for his father’s acting ability and gratitude to the filmmaker for his creativity. His message was soon accepted by everyone as it was known that Dhanush appreciates good films.
“Habeebi” stands out because of its unique story and setting
‘Habeebi’ is highly valued for its genuine nature. It describes the lifestyle, culture, and unity of the members of the Tamil Muslim community living in Kadayanallur, Tenkasi district. This film is unique because it covers love, family feeling, and social issues simultaneously.
Strong performances and realistic filmmaking have garnered praise
Kasthuri Raja’s performance as Yusuf, an old family man who exhibits compassion and leadership qualities throughout the film, is one of the best aspects of this movie. The performances of the other supporting cast members were also praised by audiences and critics. Meera Kathiravan’s meticulous direction, along with the music given by Sam CS and the cinematography by Mahesh Muthuswami, make it an enjoyable movie watching experience. ‘Habeebi’ earned praise not only from filmmakers and critics, but also from Dhanush.