Actor Vijay's manager Jagadish Palanisamy has come a long way in his career in the Tamil film industry having worked with several top names over the years. The go-to man for Vijay fans in recent times, he took a big leap in his career last year and progressed from being a public relations officer (PRO) to a co-producer on Vijay's highly-anticipated film, Master, which is expected to hit screens in early 2021. In the midst of such glory, Jagadish has now launched his own Celebrity Management company called 'The Route' on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami. 

Taking to his Twitter page, Jagadish Palanisamy issued a detailed statement in which he thanked director AR Murugadoss, Erode Mahesh and GV Prakash for paving the way for him in the entertainment industry, while also expressing his gratitude to 'Thalapathy' Vijay, director Atlee, Samantha Akkineni, Keerthy Suresh, Rashmika Mandanna, Malavika Mohanan, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Anjali, Kathir and Arjun Das. He tweeted, "On this auspicious day, with utmost pleasure, I have now decided to take a step forward by launching a Celebrity Management company named @TheRoute. I take this opportunity to thank each and everyone who helped me commence my journey into the film  industry."

Jagadish's statement is as follows:

"From 2013 till infinity... as long as "The Route" guides. 

On this auspicious day, with utmost pleasure, I have now decided to take a step forward by launching a celebrity management company named 'The Route' 

I take this opportunity to thank A R Murugadoss sir, Erode Mahesh, GV Prakash to have helped me commence my journey into the entertainment industry. 

Words cannot express how greatful I am to have Thalapathy Vijay, Atlee, Samantha Akkineni (Tamil), Keerthy Suresh, Rashmika Mandanna (Tamil), Malavika Mohanan, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Anjali (Tamil), Kathir, Arjun das as our talents. 

This day of announcement is a token of appreciation for the trust you have showered upon me all throughout these years. It gave me the strength to keep moving forward. 

I would love for each and everyone one of you to support us and be the guiding light because if not for your love, we wouldn't be here today. 

Much love, 
Jagadish Palanisamy"

Jagadish will be looking to strike big at the box office with 'Thalapathy' Vijay's Master, in which he is serving as a co-producer. Billed to be an mass masala action thriller, the upcoming film directed by Kaithi fame Lokesh Kanagaraj has been produced under Xavier Britto's XB Film Creators banner and features chart-buster music by Anirudh Ravichander. Master includes 'Makkal Selvan' Sethupathi as the antagonist, followed by  Malavika Mohanan as the female lead and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Arjun Das, Andrea Jeremiah, Gouri Kishan, Master Mahendran, KPY Dheena, Ramya Subramanian, Azhagam Perumal among others forming the supporting cast.