Maamannan is a recent blockbuster hit film that has Udhayanidhi Stalin and ‘Vaigai Puyal' Vadivelu in important roles. It also marked the third directorial venture of trailblazing director Mari Selvaraj, who never failed to create a discussion in society with his films, including Karnan and Pariyerum Perumal. The director shared special notes about each actor who played important roles in the film, including Keerthy Suresh, Vadivelu, Fahad Faasil, etc. He also shared a special note about Udhayanidhi Stalin, who played the role of Athiveeran in the film. He said, "You have been my best well-wisher from the beginning of this tremendous journey. Your faith in me and my art form has pushed me to go beyond limits with Maamannan, and the results have been humongous. There isn't a word to express my gratitude for your trust in me. I owe this success to you! Thank you!! Love you, Sir!"
Udhayanidhi Stalin replied to the actor with a tweet. He said "Thanks sir! Love u! Vaazhai is going to be your best! Waiting for your magic again". Vaazhai is the next film of Mari Selvaraj that is said to feature many child artists. The director had said that he wanted to work on that story for a long time but he could only do it now. From the statement of the actor, it looks like he could have seen a glimpse as the film, which is in the filmming stage or heard the full story, and he has said that it will be the best work of the director.
Maamannan is the last film by director Udhayanidhi Stalin, which also has music composed by A.R. Rahman. After a successful theatrical run, the film is scheduled to release on the global OTT streaming platform Netflix on July 28.