From being mocked as “Rajamouli” to being praised by SSR: Abishan Jeevith’s full-circle moment with 'Tourist Family'

The director of 'Tourist Family,' Abishan Jeevinth, never thought he would be praised by the renowned SS Rajamouli. Abishan Jeevith talked about how, in his early years as a teacher, he once directed a straightforward play and was made fun of for having lofty goals.

In his interview with News 18, he disclosed, "People said, 'He thinks he's Rajamouli,' and I went home crying." Life has now come full circle, as the director with whom he was disparagingly compared now hails 'Tourist Family' as a masterpiece.SS Rajamouli describes it as one of his favorite recent movie experiences.Despite lacking a large banner or ostentatious marketing, 'Tourist Family,' which debuted on May 1, was an unexpected box office success thanks to its captivating narrative.

SS Rajamouli praised its incisive writing and powerful emotional core on social media, calling it a "heartwarming" and "rib-tickling" experience. The director of Baahubali and RRR went on to say that the film kept him completely engrossed and encouraged viewers to see it in theaters.Gratitude flows from the filmmaker and his teamOn X, an emotional Abishan Jeevith replied that SS Rajamouli's remarks were a "wonderful surprise" that he would always treasure.

He acknowledged that he grew up admiring Rajamouli's films and never imagined that the maestro would one day take notice of his work. He said, "This moment is larger than my dream," reflecting the feelings of a whole team that put their all into a small production.A small film with a big heart and bigger triumph'Tourist Family,' which stars Sasikumar, Simran, Kamalesh, and Mithun Jai Shankar, tells the story of a Sri Lankan family that reaches India in times of crisis. The film, which combines comedy and human emotion, has struck a deep chord with viewers. Its status as one of the year's most surprising success stories has now been solidified by appearances by celebrities like SS Rajamouli.