Actress Radhika Sarathkumar, who is enjoying the success of her recently released film. Thai Kizhavcredited the film’s producers, Sivakarthikeyan and Sudhan (of Passion Studios), for offering a share in the film’s profits, in addition to his fixed remuneration. Thai KizhavThe film headlined by the 63-year-old actor crossed the Rs 50 crore mark in 10 days and is still going strong.

Speaking at the film’s success meet in Chennai on Wednesday, Radhika thanked her producers and felt proud to be the first female actor in Tamil cinema to get a share of the film’s profits.

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Addressing the crowd, he recalled a conversation he had with producer Sudhan before the shooting began. “I asked Sudhan, ‘Why are all the producers setting higher salaries for male actors and not for female actors?’. But, I need to say this today. Hats off to producer Sivakarthikeyan and Sudhan. For the first time in the Tamil industry, a heroine has been given a share in the profits apart from the salary.”

Calling it a historic decision, Radika said that this step will prove to be a game-changer for the industry. “Till now, only heroes were given such opportunities, but Thai Kizhav A new path has opened. I hope and believe that female artistes in the industry will be happy with this change.”

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Thai KizhavDirected by Sivakumar Murugesan, it focuses on the life of a seventy-year-old matriarch and a moneylender Pavunuthayi, played by Radhika, and her three sons who compete for her wealth as she remains bedridden.

The film was released in theaters on 27 February and received rave reviews. Thai Kizhav It offers a solid lesson on how women should experience financial independence, invest in relationships that empower them, and how to save money while trying to be independent.