Vijay Sethupathi on why he chose to act in Puri Jagannadh’s next directorial; makers to rope in Radhika Apte as co-lead?

Previously, Vijay Sethupathi disclosed his plans to collaborate with director Puri Jagannadh. Their upcoming film, tentatively named “PuriSethupathi,” will be Puri Jagannadh’s next venture following the movie “Double iSmart” starring Ram Pothineni.

Due to the director’s last movie bombing at the box office, there was curiosity as to why Vijay Sethupathi took on the role in the upcoming film. In a conversation with ETimes, he explained, “I don’t take into account the outcome of past films. If I find the story appealing, I make the decision to be part of it.

Puri told me an engaging story that I found appealing. To be honest, I haven’t worked on a movie similar to this one before, and I strive to select fresh narratives to ensure my work remains diverse,” said the actor.

Furthermore, Vijay Sethupathi shared his excitement about potentially working with Tabu in an upcoming film. He acknowledged her exceptional talent and noted that they have yet to collaborate on a project together.

On the contrary, there’s growing speculation that the upcoming movie might feature Radhika Apte as its female protagonist. According to various sources such as Filmfare, the film is believed to demand a powerful actress to work alongside Vijay Sethupathi. This has reportedly prompted the producers to reach out to Apte for the role.

Presently, the chatter surrounding this project is more of speculation than fact, with an official confirmation yet to come from the creators. If these casting whispers prove accurate, it’ll signify her return to the South Indian silver screen after a notable absence. Previously, she made a brief appearance alongside Vijay in the film “Merry Christmas.

Regarding Vijay Sethupathi’s recent appearances on screen, he starred most recently in the movie titled “Viduthalai Part 2”. This motion picture was helmed by director Vetrimaaran, and it also featured Soori as a significant co-star.

The actor will soon be seen in a romantic crime comedy titled “Ace”. Additionally, he has upcoming projects including a film directed by Mysskin called “Train”, as well as a yet-to-be-titled movie with director Pandiraj.

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2025-04-15 19:22