Blockbuster debut as director — will his acting debut earn the same level of success?

Tamil comedy-drama Tourist Family, which was released in 2025, emerged as a sleeper hit at the box office, even taking trade pundits by surprise. The film marked the directorial debut of Abishan Jeevinth, who shot to fame instantly. The movie even dominated Suriya’s Retro in Tamil Nadu and went on to become a blockbuster.
Abishan Jeevinth has now turned hero and is set to make his acting debut with the rom-com entertainer With Love. The film, directed by Madhan, stars Mollywood beauty Anaswara Rajan as the female lead. It is slated for release this Friday in Tamil and Telugu.
The acting debut of the Tourist Family director has indeed turned heads, and it remains to be seen whether Abishan Jeevinth can make a solid debut as a hero as well. Audiences are currently craving feel-good rom-com entertainers, and if the content clicks, With Love could earn good bucks. The film is bankrolled by Rajinikanth’s daughter, Soundarya Rajinikanth.The post Blockbuster debut as director — will his acting debut earn the same level of success? first appeared on Latest Telugu cinema news | Movie reviews | OTT Updates, OTT.