review from The Hindu described the film as a neat family drama, adding that: "The screenplay is hampered mainly by lengthy, meandering dialogue that proves tiresome". The failure of the films prompted Rajakumaran to take a sabbatical from film-making and briefly worked as a film distributor. Along with his wife, they then launched another production Thirumathi Thamizh in February 2008, with Rajakumaran playing the lead role and Devayani starring opposite him. The film, after much delay, released to mixed reviews in April 2013. Personal life He married actress Devayani in April 2001 in a secret marriage at Thiruthani Murugan Temple. The pair had fallen in love during the production of his first two films . They have two children, Iniya and Priyanka. Filmography Director Actor References Living people Tamil film directors Film directors from Tamil Nadu Male actors from Tamil Nadu Male actors in Tamil cinema Male actors in Telugu cinema 20th-century Indian film directors 21st-century Indian film directors Year of birth missing (living people)