Deepika Padukone: I am blessed to make my Tamil debut with Rajinikanth

Deepika Padukone, who is making her Tamil debut alongside superstar Rajinikanth in the filmKochadaiiyaan, says she feels blessed to have got the opportunity.

“Firstly, I would like to thank Soundarya for this experience. I would call Kochadaiiyaan not just a film, it was an experience. Thank you for considering me for this film, Soundarya, and for believing in all of us. I would like to congratulate you for your courage to make this film,” said Deepika at the music launch at the film.

“Thank you Rajini sir and aunty (Lata Rajinikanth) for being my home away from home and treat me like your own daughter every time I was here to shoot. This is my debut in Tamil industry and I hope all of you will enjoy the experience as much as I did,” she added.

Touted to be India’s first motion capture 3D animated film, Kochadaiiyaan is directed by Rajinikanth’s daughter Soundarya.