How Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan led to Vijay Sethupathi’s son Surya’s debut as lead actor

Vijay Sethupathi emotional about son Surya’s debut

Vijay spoke on the audio launch and mentioned that watching him step into the limelight is like dropping him off on the primary day of college. “It felt similar to the day I dropped him off in school for the primary time,” he mentioned, reflecting on the delight and nervousness that got here with the second.

He additionally thanked Anl Arasu, grasp, for recognizing Surya throughout the capturing of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan and believing he may headline an motion movie. “Surya has at all times beloved mass motion movies. When he appreciated the script, I advised him to resolve for himself. I simply requested as soon as if he was having fun with it, he mentioned sure, and that was sufficient for me,” mentioned Vijay, who performed the antagonist in Jawan.

The actor additionally thanked actor Devadarshini for treating Surya like her personal son. He ended his speech with, “He’s very adaptable and self-aware. He displays on his errors and learns from them, and that’s what makes me proud.”

Recent work

After a stellar 2024 with Merry Christmas, Maharaja and Viduthalai Part 2, Vijay starred in Ace this yr and performed a cameo in Mohanlal’s Thudarum. His movies Train and Thalaivan Thalaivii are slated for launch this yr. Surya has appeared as a toddler actor in some movies that featured his father. He has performed key roles in Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, Viduthalai Part 2 and Sindhubaadh. Surya debuts as a lead actor with Phoenix whereas stunt grasp Anl Arasu debuts as a director.