Actor-director Parthiban is known to work hard for his movie roles. For his character in the movie Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga he put on weight to add authenticity to the role. “I love to stay fit, but now I have put on weight for this character,," he said while attending the 35th Tamil Nadu State Master's Athletic Championship meet held in Nehru Stadium on 8th of January, 2017.

Many senior athletes from various districts of Tamilnadu participated in the event. Parthiban who was one of the chief guests was surprised to see the fitness of the participants even at the age of 90. "I am literally surprised to see such energetic and fit athletes, even at the ages of 60, 80, 92, and more. Actually this will be one of my proudest moments in my life" he said.

Parthiban's Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga starring Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and Parvathy Nair in lead roles is all set to release on January 14 for Pongal.