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Tourist Family

,' the modestly budgeted film that hit theaters on May 1, has been defying all odds with its stellar performance at the box office. Despite lacking the usual commercial frills, the film has struck a chord with audiences through its unique storytelling and humor-laced narrative. While many celebrities, including Superstar Rajinikanth, have already heaped praise on the film, it recently received a glowing endorsement from acclaimed filmmaker

SS Rajamouli

, who took to social media to share his thoughts.SS Rajamouli hails the film as a “Heartwarming” and “Rib-Tickling” watchThe 'RRR' and 'Baahubali' director posted his review on X (formerly Twitter), where he described Tourist Family as a “heartwarming” film packed with “rib-tickling humor.” He praised the film’s engaging narrative that kept him hooked from start to finish and applauded director Abishan Jeevinth for his brilliant writing and execution. Rajamouli even went so far as to call it the “best cinematic experience” he’s had in recent years, urging movie lovers not to miss it.Director

Abishan

Jeevinth responds with gratitude and emotion

In response, a visibly moved Abishan Jeevinth expressed his gratitude on X, calling Rajamouli’s words a “wonderful surprise” and a deeply meaningful moment for the team. Later, in a follow-up post, Abishan reflected on his journey as a filmmaker, sharing that he grew up idolizing Rajamouli’s work. “I watched his films with stars in my eyes. To see my name mentioned by him feels unreal. He made my dream feel larger than life,” he wrote.

A tale of resilience told through humor and heartStarring Sasikumar, Simran, Kamalesh, and Mithun, 'Tourist Family' tells the tale of a Sri Lankan family that escapes to India during a time of crisis. Blending comedy with emotional depth, the film has resonated strongly with audiences and continues to enjoy a highly successful theatrical run across the country.