After a spectacular opening and an overwhelming response from audiences, filmmakers, and the industry, the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival concluded with a closing ceremony attended by Shabana Azmi, Manoj Bajpayee, Richa Chaddha, Ali Fazal. Kabir Khan and other notable figures from the film community, celebrating achievements across several key categories.

Vijay disclosed that he had just Rs 18 in his bank account during one of his lowest points. Thinking back on this difficult period, he said that the only food he could afford to eat was panipuri (Rs 12) or idli (Rs 13). Because Vijay was no longer asking his family for financial help and was not on talking terms with his father, this was an especially difficult time for him.