My fans are my blood, says Simbu as 'Vaalu' gets ready for release after three-year delay

Now, that the decks have been cleared for Vaalu, Simbu took to social media to express his gratitude, “Thanks to all the theatre owners who stood by Vaalu and are trying their best in spite of all the issues ... Really touched by the love :)”

The movie has been embroiled in delays and controversies for the last few years. It was initially set to release in Diwali 2012, but financial problems and issues between the producer and distributors kept pushing the movie's release ahead. A few weeks ago, August 14 had been announced as the date of release, but a fresh controversy erupted alleging that film producer-actor Udhayanidhi Stalin was blocking screens for his upcoming film and preventing the release of Vaalu. This was subsequently denied by him.

Recently, actor IIlayathalapathy​ Vijay also came forward and helped in the release of the film. Simbu’s father, actor-producer T Rajendar, praised Vijay stating that he is a true ‘Thamizhan’ (Tamilian) and that he was indebted to him. Everyone knows that Simbu is a staunch Thala Ajith fan, so Vijay coming forward to help was seen as a magnanimous gesture by the star.

Happy to c #Thalapathy fans support. #Thala fans have always stood by me no matter what .More than the support I'm happy they r United#Peace

— STR (@iam_str) August 11, 2015

Meanwhile, the actor’s fans have been giving him moral support over the last three years. Many have also taken to social media to celebrate the release of the actor’s film with the hashtag #Vaalu trending over the last few days on Twitter. “My fans are my blood and seriously don't know how to thank them, even after 3 years I'm still here because of them,” he said.

My fans r my blood and seriously don't know how to thank them ,even after 3 years I'm still here because of them . Neenga ilama naan illa:)

— STR (@iam_str) August 11, 2015