Nayanthara was moved to tears by Amarakaaviyam, its director Jeeva Shankar told us. The actress had watched the film with her friend Anu Vardhan, wife of director Vishnu Vardhan, at a special screening organised by director Jeeva Shankar and actor Arya. She was seen clearly enjoying the film until the interval, director Jeeva recalled. But soon after the screening, was sobbing inconsolably. “Nayanthara looked downcast and I couldn’t see her face. I waited at the threshold looking at her and chose to not disturb her when I found her crying. After a few minutes, she gathered herself again and told me she was moved by the climax,” said an elated Jeeva. The climax was meant to make the audience emotional, he admitted. “I was hoping to execute the scene well so that it will remain powerfully etched in the audience’ minds. And that’s exactly what Nayanthara mentioned too,” shared Jeeva.