In an interview with Nassr - the current President of Nadigar Sangam, he was asked about the absence of Ajith and leading actresses in the Nadigar Sangam elections. The veteran actor did not seem to be upset with the stars, as he said that it was not mandatory for all stars to vote in the elections. He also said that actors like Santhanam couldn't come for the voting as he was held up in Ahmedabad for a shoot. "Similarly, Ajith and Nayanthara would have been in unforeseen circumstances, that's why they couldn't come.” said Nasser.