Great job kanna: Dhanush floored by Baby Nakshatra's performance in Irumudi

Multiple National Award-winning actor Dhanush has heaped praise on Baby Nakshatra for her performance in Irumudi. After watching the Ravi Teja-starrer, Dhanush made a video call to director Shiva Nirvana and spoke personally with the young actor, calling her performance one that left a strong impression on him.During the call, Dhanush praised Nakshatra and told her that she was "so natural, so beautiful, so wonderful" in the Ravi Teja-starrer. He also told the young actor that he would like to learn acting from her whenever they meet someday.Following the success meet of Irumudi, Shiva Nirvana arranged a video call between Nakshatra and Dhanush. As the multiple National Award-winning actor continued to appreciate her performance, Nakshatra looked visibly excited.One of the most memorable moments from the conversation came when Dhanush told Nakshatra that he wanted to learn acting from her when they eventually met. The young actor gasped excitedly upon hearing the compliment. Dhanush ended the conversation on an affectionate note, telling her, "Great job kanna. God bless you." He also expressed his hope of meeting her soon.Nakshatra later shared the interaction on Instagram, after which the video spread widely on social media. The exchange received a warm response from audiences, with many praising Dhanush for taking the time to appreciate the young actor's work. In Irumudi, Nakshatra plays Ravi Teja's daughter, with the emotional father-daughter relationship emerging as one of the major highlights of the film. Her performance has particularly connected with audiences, and Dhanush's appreciation has now added another layer of recognition to her work. Apart from Irumudi, Nakshatra has featured in several films across South Indian film industry, marking the Ravi Teja-starrer as her Telugu debut. She made her acting debut with Tamil film, Petta Rap in 2024, which starred Prabhudeva, followed by the Malayalam film Ennum Swantham Punyalan in 2025. She most recently appeared in I, Nobody alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran, which released on July 9. Nakshatra has also shot for the Kannada film Dad, starring Dr Shivarajkumar, which is currently in post-production.Directed by Shiva Nirvana and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, Irumudi is enjoying a strong theatrical run. The film's emotional father-daughter track has resonated with audiences, while its Ayyappa Deeksha angle has also drawn older viewers to theatres.With the film continuing its successful run, Nakshatra's performance is emerging as one of its most appreciated elements. Dhanush's personal praise, especially his remark that he would like to learn acting from her, has further brought attention to the young actor and her work in Irumudi.- EndsPublished By: Sanjay Ponnappa CSPublished On: Aug 25, 2026 14:53 ISTMUST WATCH: