Actor Karthi has penned an emotional note in which he’s said he never expected the overwhelming response for his latest release Kaithi, which has emerged as a blockbuster with over Rs. 50 crore in gross earnings.

Released alongside Vijay’s Bigil, Kaithi has stunned the trade with its impressive numbers at the ticket windows. The film, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has appealed to audiences and critics alike.

In Kaithi, Karthi plays a prisoner on parole to meet his daughter he has never seen. When he crosses paths with a cop, he’s forced to team up with him and fight the drug lords who are after a cocaine consignment in police custody. The entire story unfolds in a single night within the span of four hours.

Following the tremendous response for Kaithi, Lokesh took to Twitter last week to thank audience for the response. He also confirmed a sequel is in the making. “Thanks for the overwhelming response guys.