Vishal and Varalakshmi have been rumored to be a couple for many years, but ever since the Nadigar Sangam elections the duo have kept a distance from each other in public. Speculations of a break up also arose when Varu tweeted without mentioning a name that a person informed his girlfriend of seven years that he is breaking up through his manager.

At the Thupparivaalan` teaser launch yesterday Vishal, responding to comparisons with Kamarajar, stated that he is no where near the legend but takes inspiration from him to work selflessly. He also added in jest that unlike Kamarajar he will not remain a bachelor and will marry soon as one “Lakshmi” will be angry with him if he doesn't. Those present at the event were of the opinion that Vishal is indeed referring to the Thaarai Thappattai` heroine. One more proof that the couple have buried their differences if any is the fact that Varalakshmi is the leading lady of Vishal`s Sandaikozhi2` directed by Linguswamy.