Following the release of Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil, actor Jiiva took to social media to share a heartfelt note thanking audiences for their "wonderful responses" to the film. Calling it a special way to begin the New Year, Jiiva said the project held a personal significance for him and expressed happiness at seeing viewers embrace it in theatres.A grateful note to audiencesIn his message, the actor also made a warm mention of the film's director Nithish Sahadev, describing him as "a talented filmmaker who hails from your own hometown.