Director Karthick Naren was a meagre 22 when he made his debut Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru, and it neither seemed like he was amateur nor like it was a first. D16, as the film is also called, marked the entry of a promising talent into Kollywood.

The director is on his second film now, but remembered his first via a tweet in the early hours of today, December 29: "Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru' released on this day before one year. Heartfelt thanks to all the audiences, press & media for the continuous support. Humbled & grateful. Pain is temporary, film making is forever ❤️"