Superstar Rajnikanth has been known for watching movies of other actors and calling and appreciating the stars as well as the directors of the movies which he liked. Joining the list of directors who have been appreciated by Superstar is Karthick Naren.

The young director who debuted with Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru had finished his second movie Naragasooran which is yet to be released, and has now completed his third movie Mafia too. This movie stars Arun Vijay, Prasanna and Priya Bhavani Shankar and is set to release soon.

Superstar Rajnikanth has watched the teaser of Mafia and has appreciated Karthick Naren, who tweeted about the meet. His tweet read " “Brilliant work kanna. Semaya irukku. Loved it” These were Rajini sir’s words after watching the teaser of Mafia. Thank god I did not faint. Blown away by his humility. Thalaivar for a reason".