25 August,2026 05:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Child actor Nakshathra and Dhanush. Pics via X and IMDb
Ravi Teja's Irumudi may be making noise at the box office, but it is the film's youngest performer who seems to have won over some of the biggest names in the industry. Child actor Nakshathra, who plays Ravi Teja's daughter in the film, recently received a memorable compliment from Dhanush, who was left in awe of her performance.
The Tamil star spoke to Nakshathra over a video call following Irumudi's success celebrations. In a sweet moment that has now gone viral on social media, Dhanush jokingly told the young actor that he wanted to learn acting from her when they eventually met.
"I will learn acting from you one day when I meet you. Will you teach me? So wonderful, so beautiful. I am in awe of your performance. I want to meet you. Let's definitely meet one day," Dhanush told Nakshathra.
The little actor appeared visibly overwhelmed by the praise, especially when the National Award-winning actor asked if she would teach him acting. Nakshathra eventually agreed, making the adorable exchange an instant hit online.
The special video call took place after the Irumudi team held a success meet. Director Shiva Nirvana introduced Nakshathra to Dhanush during the interaction, and the child actor later shared the video on her social media account.
Nakshathra has emerged as one of the biggest talking points around the Ravi Teja-starrer, with audiences particularly praising her natural screen presence and her emotional scenes with the actor.
Meanwhile, Irumudi has also been receiving support from several stars. Vijay took to X to congratulate Ravi Teja, Shiva Nirvana and the team, writing, "What a glorious atmosphere in the Telugu cinema halls." He called the film a "must watch" for its "gripping storytelling and the message".
Shiva, who previously worked with Vijay on Kushi, responded warmly to the message, writing, "Vijay bro. Thank you so much."
Rashmika Mandanna, too, showered praise on Irumudi, revealing that the film affected her in ways she "didn't see coming". She particularly appreciated the subject the film explores, saying it speaks about something that "should be spoken about".
The actor also had a special message for Nakshathra, calling her the "sunshine in the film". "Your smile made me smile," Rashmika wrote while congratulating the young performer and the entire team.
But one thing is clear, amid Ravi Teja's star power and the film's strong run, child actor Nakshathra has found herself with a growing list of famous fans. And Dhanush may just be the most unexpected one yet.
