Madurai: Actor Sivakarthikeyan celebrated Diwali with his wife, Aarthi, in Madurai, visiting the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple as part of the family’s festive celebrations. The actor, who is in the city for the shooting of his upcoming rural action drama Seyon, also shared an update on the film, revealing that around 70 per cent of its shooting has been completed.
Speaking to reporters in Madurai, Sivakarthikeyan said the team had finished a substantial portion of the project and would continue filming in the city and other locations until December. The remaining schedule is expected to cover the portions still pending before the film moves closer to completion.
“Approximately 70 per cent of the film has been completed,” the actor said, sharing details about the progress of the project.
The Diwali visit also gave the actor an opportunity to spend time with his family in his wife’s hometown. Sivakarthikeyan said he was celebrating the festival at his in-laws’ home because the film’s shooting schedule had brought him to Madurai.
Sivakarthikeyan calls Madurai special
Speaking about his connection with the city, Sivakarthikeyan said Madurai held a special place in his life because his wife Aarthi belongs to the region. He said the family frequently visits the city and expressed pride in being associated with it.
“Madurai is always special to me. Since my wife Aarthi is from Madurai, we keep coming here, and I am proud to be a Madurai Maapillai (son-in-law),” he said.
The actor also spoke about the importance of visiting the Meenakshi Amman Temple during the festive occasion. The temple is one of Madurai’s most prominent landmarks and attracts devotees from across Tamil Nadu and other parts of the country.
His visit came as families across India marked Diwali with prayers, gatherings and celebrations. Sivakarthikeyan also extended his festive wishes to fans and well-wishers.
He urged people to exercise caution while bursting firecrackers, particularly asking children and their families to prioritise safety during the celebrations.
New Seyon poster released on Diwali
Alongside his media interaction, Sivakarthikeyan shared a new poster of Seyon on social media to mark Diwali. The poster was accompanied by a festive greeting in Tamil, wishing everyone a happy Diwali.
The announcement attracted attention from fans who have been following updates about the actor’s upcoming project. His latest comments provided a clearer picture of the film’s production progress, with nearly 70 per cent of the shoot reportedly completed.
The team is expected to continue filming in Madurai and other locations through December. The actor’s update, however, did not include a confirmed release date.
What is Sivakarthikeyan’s Seyon about?
Seyon is described as a rural action drama directed by Sivakumar Murugesan. The filmmaker made his directorial debut with the 2025 film Thaai Kizhavi, which received attention following its release.
The upcoming project is produced by Kamal Haasan and R Mahendran under the banners of Raaj Kamal Films International and Turmeric Media, respectively. The collaboration has generated interest among Tamil cinema audiences, particularly because of Kamal Haasan’s association with the production.
Bhagyashri Borse plays the female lead opposite Sivakarthikeyan. The supporting cast includes Raj B Shetty, Bala Saravanan, Aruldoss, Singampuli, Raichal Rabecca and Seeman.
The film also brings together a technical team featuring music composer Santhosh Narayanan and cinematographer Vidhu Ayyanna. Their contributions are expected to shape the film’s sound and visual treatment.
Shooting continues until December
With around 70 per cent of the production completed, the remaining shooting schedule is expected to keep the team occupied over the coming weeks. Madurai and other locations will serve as filming destinations until December, according to Sivakarthikeyan.
The actor’s Diwali celebrations in the city therefore combined family time with his professional commitments. His temple visit and festive message offered fans a glimpse of his celebrations, while the update on Seyon provided fresh information about one of his upcoming projects.
As production progresses, audiences will be watching for further announcements about the film’s completion, promotional campaign and release plans.