Bollywood director Karan Johar has been known for appreciating films from the other languages as well, and he had been known for his constant words of support to director Atlee during the release of his 2019 Diwali release Bigil.

After his words of encouragement to Atlee, praising Bigil's trailer as well as the movie after its release, now Karan Johar has heaped praises on Atlee and director Vetrimaaran, whose Asuran he had watched recently.

Karan Johar has said "I saw Asuran by Vetri Maaran. Oh my god, it totally blew my mind. Dhanush is just amazing and spectacular. I saw it and I was in the edge of my seat" about Vetrimaaran, and about Atlee, Karan has said "I love Atlee made a film called Bigil, it's a huge boxoffice hit. I have seen all his films and loved it. He's the magician of masala cinema".