On January 31, the filmmaker Atlee and his wife Krishna Priya welcomed their first child, a boy. Along with the happy news, Atlee and Krishna Priya posted a few pictures to Instagram. "They were correct; there is no feeling like it in the world; our baby boy is here, just like that! Today marks the beginning of an exciting new parenting adventure! Grateful. Happy. Blessed," they wrote in the post's caption.

Celebrities and fans flooded the comments section shortly after they announced the good news on social media. "Congratulations my loves" was written by actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Atlee made the announcement in December 2022 that the couple is all set to have their first child together. Krishna Priya shared some adorable pictures of herself and Atlee on her social media accounts to announce that she was expecting. "Happy to announce that we are pregnant need all your blessing and love Wit love Atlee & Priya," she wrote in the note.