Laurels were headed on Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha for their wonderful performance in 96. Filmmakers Cheran, Parthiban among others attended the event and distributed shields for the cast and crew of the film. Speaking on the occasion, Cheran said Vijay Sethupathi is a monster actor. He can mesmerise anyone with his acting skills. He expressed his fear as to how he is going to handle him in his next directorial of his.
Parthiban said, 'Vijay Sethupathi elevated the movie with his performance. Trisha has given wonderful performance. This is her best. If not Trisha's no one for the role. She lived the role'.
The two young boy and girl as Junior Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha were impressive'. On his part, Vijay Sethupathi, said, '96 is Premkumar's,film. He has done a wonderful job. Trisha was our strength'.