Shashi Kumar is delighted! All thanks to a sudden visit by his mentor Bala on the sets of Sundarapandian. Shashi Kumar plays the lead role in the movie. He is also producing the film.

"I was shocked to see Bala on the sets. It was a pleasant surprise and I am yet to come out of it," says the Subramanyapuram maker. He added, "He encouraged us a lot".

Shashi further said, "Bala keenly watched how we shot the scenes and he appreciated our work. He predicted that the movie would emerge a winner at the box office.'

Prabhakaran, a former associate of Sasikumar, is making his directorial debut with Sundarapandian. For the first time, Shashi Kumar is playing a romantic hero in this flick.