Kamal Haasan arrived at Ramanathapuram after which he will visit Paramakudi - his hometown.

"I am coming here after 45 years. A little has changed, but my people have not. I am all of your son. You all have seen me as a movie star so far, from now I want you to tel that I am not a cinema star. I am the lamp of all your house. Please protect me and keep me lit."