In an endearing gesture, Thalapathy Vijay has thanked his millions of fans and followers for the enormous success of 'Mersal'. The Atlee directed movie released this Diwali smashing several hurdles including political pressure to become a mega blockbuster.

Stating that the film received opposition from all corners around its release, Vijay expressed that only because of the support of everyone was the film able to become a huge success.

 He also went on to thank the film fraternity, the state and national political fraternity, fans whom he always referes to as ‘friends’ and all media that proved cruicial in the release and success of the movie.

Not only did the Thalapathy merely thank his ardent fans, but also drove home the message that he won't be impacted by criticisms and political remarks on his christian name. In addition to addressing himself as C.Joseph Vijay in big red bold letters in an old letterpad, the letterhead bore the phrase 'Jesus Saves'.

Thalapathy’s heartfelt message has earned the love and affection of all those that supported the ‘Mersal’ cause and once again has proved why the actor is much loved by fans worldwide.