Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai, who made her debut in Kollywood with Mani Ratnam's Iruvar, officially announced on Wednesday that she is part of the director's much-awaited film adaptation of the Tamil literary novel Ponniyin Selvan at the inaugural of Longines' new boutique in Chennai.

On being asked about her Kandukondein Kandukondein co-star Ajith, Aishwarya told a leading newspaper that he deserved all the success that was coming his way. "He was so warm and an incredible professional. I'm so happy to see the kind of success and love he is enjoying from his audiences. He deserves it. Though I didn't have many scenes along with him, I met him on the sets. I also remember meeting his family during the making of Kandukondein Kandukondein," she said.

Aishwarya added that she would love to congratulate Ajith on his deserved success if they ever crossed paths again.