Film Maker Balks at Collaboration with Vijay Sethupathi
In a surprising turn of events, the long-standing disagreement between actor Vijay Sethupathi and director Pandiraj has come to an end, leading to a successful collaboration on the upcoming Tamil film "Thalaivan Thalaivii".
The rift between the two began with a small argument that escalated into a mutual decision to never work together. For nearly 15 years, they would often avoid each other at film industry functions, with the animosity between them reaching its peak [1][2][3].
However, the turning point came at director Mysskin's birthday party. During the cake-cutting ceremony, Sethupathi unexpectedly initiated a warm gesture by embracing Pandiraj, marking the beginning of their reconciliation [2]. This new rapport allowed them to set aside their past differences and collaborate on "Thalaivan Thalaivii", a rugged love story [1][2].
The collaboration was significant as it not only brought an end to their decade-long feud but also resulted in a successful filmmaking partnership. Pandiraj, known for rural settings, last directed the Suriya starrer Etharkkum Thunindavan, while Santhosh Narayanan, who composed music for many of Sethupathi's initial hits, returns as the music director for "Thalaivan Thalaivii" [1].
The film features a galaxy of leading actors, including Chemban Vinod Jose, Yogi Babu, Kaali Venkat, RK Suresh, 'Myna' Nandhini, and Aruldoss, in addition to Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen, who are paired together for the second time after the Malayalam drama 19(1)(a) [1].
Vijay Sethupathi plays a restaurateur in "Thalaivan Thalaivii" and reportedly trained with parotta masters to prepare for his role. The film is produced by Sathya Jyothi Films and is handled by cinematographer M Sukumar [1].
The collaboration between Pandiraj and Sethupathi was initially not expected, but their acrimony has turned into affection for the making of "Thalaivan Thalaivii" [1]. The misunderstanding between them was defused at Mysskin's birthday party, and their mutual animosity blossomed into affection, allowing them to work together effectively [1].
Pandiraj, who made his directorial debut with the slice-of-life drama "Pasanga" in 2009, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with Sethupathi and looks forward to creating more memorable films in the future [1]. "Thalaivan Thalaivii" is set to release soon, and fans are eagerly awaiting the culmination of this unique collaboration.
- The reconciliation between Vijay Sethupathi and director Pandiraj, which was initially unexpected, led to a successful collaboration on the upcoming Tamil film "Thalaivan Thalaivii".
- The film "Thalaivan Thalaivii" brings together a cast of leading actors, including Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen, Chemban Vinod Jose, Yogi Babu, Kaali Venkat, RK Suresh, 'Myna' Nandhini, and Aruldoss.
- Pandiraj, who made his directorial debut with the film "Pasanga" in 2009, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with Sethupathi and looks forward to creating more memorable films in the future.
- Vijay Sethupathi plays a restaurateur in "Thalaivan Thalaivii" and reportedly trained with parotta masters to prepare for his role.
- This collaboration between Pandiraj and Sethupathi, which began with a warm gesture at director Mysskin's birthday party, has resulted in a film that falls under the categories of movies-and-tv, entertainment, and movies, as well as business, news, music, health, opinion, and celebrities.
