The 80s Stars Reunion, a cherished annual tradition among South Indian film industry stalwarts, made a heartfelt return on October 4, 2025, in Chennai, after a three year hiatus due to devastating floods. Originally planned for the previous year, the event was reorganized as an intimate gathering of friendship, unity, and solidarity. Rajkumar Sethupathy and Sripriya graciously hosted the reunion at their home, marking a departure from the customary five star venue.
The evening, curated by Lissy Lakshmi, Poornima Bhagyaraj, Khushbu Sundar, and Suhasini Maniratnam, brought together 31 actors from across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and the Hindi film industry. Notable attendees included Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Jackie Shroff, Sarathkumar, and Nadhiya, among others. The reunion was filled with warmth, reflection, and camaraderie, celebrating the diversity that unites the actors beyond borders and languages.
As Suhasini Maniratnam noted, "It wasn't a night of celebration this time, it was a quiet gathering of friends who have known each other for decades to express unity, empathy, and gratitude for the bonds that have outlasted fame and time." Lissy Lakshmi added that the reunion stood as a symbol of lasting friendship, unity in diversity, and the timeless spirit of Indian cinema.
The 80s Stars Reunion continues to be a testament to the enduring bonds forged in the vibrant decade of the 1980s, with the actors sharing memories, ideas, and reflections on cinema and life.