Veteran KOllywood director K Balachander wrote a letter to Karu Palaniappan appreciating him for his debut in the flick 'Mandira Punnahai'. Karu has already made a mark in Kollywood through his directorial ventures, 'Parthiban Kanavu' and 'Pirivom Sandhipom'. However, this is the first time he is acting in a flick. “In ‘Mandhira Punnahai’, you have handled a different idea in a deft manner. You have successfully completed a tough job. I feel it as nothing short of an achievement.The suspense in the screenplay has been handled in a beautiful manner.", said KB in his letter to Karu. Mandira Punnahai is produced by Indira Pictures and has actress Meenakshi doning the female lead.