Silambarasan was in the process of applying for UK Visa when an official over there came to know that his full name is Silambarasan Thesingu Rajendran. On noting this, the official suggested that he would henceforth use the abbreviation STR so that it would rhyme with the legendary MG Ramachandran, affectionately addressed as MGR.
Though the actor is well aware that he has to reach greater heights to achieve that fame, he has decided to use STR instead of Silambarasan.
Also, Silambarasan will soon support service and non-governmental organizations in order to lend a helping hand to the needy. The actor has said that he will make an announcement on this issue soon.