The prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2019 is underway currently and hot shots from the world of cinema from all corners of the earth have converged there showcasing their exciting projects. From Kollywood, Oscar winner A.R. Rahman and director Vignesh Shivan are among those who are in the French city.

Vignesh Shivan has shared the awesome news that he has met his idol, Quentin Tarantino "From finding out his name on the star walk to shaking hands wit him and telling my name! Thanking the universe for such a nice moment now gearing up to watch the film 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood'.

Tarantino's ninth film 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' has the ensemble cast of high profile stars including Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Dakota Fanning and Al Pacino. The film is premiering today at Cannes and will hit the screens worldwide on July 26th 2019.

Me at the moment ??????

From finding out his name on the star walk to shaking hands wit him and telling my name!

Thanking the universe for such a nice moment ???? :) now gearing up to watch the film #OnceUponATimeInHollywood @Festival_Cannes #CannesFilmFestival2019 ?????? pic.twitter.com/jwaWwnSovp

— Vignesh Shivan (@VigneshShivN) May 21, 2019