Vijay Sethupathi’s son Surya reveals two advice he got from his father before his debut in Tamil cinema

In a recent turn of events, Vijay Sethupathi’s son, Surya Sethupathi, stepped into Tamil cinema for the first time with the film titled Phoenix. With this sports-centric movie currently showing in cinemas, the budding actor shared two valuable pieces of advice his father imparted to him.

What did Vijay Sethupathi advice his son ahead of his debut?

During a Zoom interview, Surya Sethupathi mentioned, “My father only imparted two pieces of advice. Firstly, if you’re a ‘nepo kid’, you must possess the ability to manage adversity effectively.

Additionally, it’s important to take accountability for your tasks since they aren’t solo endeavors; they require teamwork. Embrace the process and contribute as much as you can. Always give your all to any task at hand.” The actor emphasized this point.

During that very chat, Surya Sethupathi reminisced about heartwarming moments he experienced with his dad on a movie set. Going deeper into the topic, Surya disclosed that Vijay took great interest in the role Surya played in Maharaja.

The child who played the star mentioned, “There’s one thing I recall distinctly from the Maharaja sets – it seemed like an unusual character for his whole acting career. He would often share with me how he approached this role differently. I believe this character intrigued him greatly.

Surya added that when he and his dad watch a film together, they each view it from unique angles. Typically, their talks about cinema center around exploring these individual viewpoints and debating them.

More about Phoenix

The movie “Phoenix” spotlights Surya Vijay Sethupathi in his first role. It delves into the struggles of a passionate young wrestler confronting manipulative individuals, while subtly exploring the topic of suppression.

Upcoming in cinemas, this movie boasts a talented group of performers including Abhinakshathra, J Vignesh, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Sampath Raj, Devadarshini, among others, taking on significant parts.

Vijay Sethupathi’s next movie

Vijay Sethupathi will soon take on the main character in director Pandiraaj’s upcoming movie titled Thalaivan Thalaivii. This romantic comedy is scheduled for a release on July 25, 2025, and Nithya Menen has been cast as the female lead.

In the future, the actor will collaborate with director Puri Jagannadh on a high-energy movie titled “Pokiri 2”. This production will feature Samyukta and Tabu in significant parts.

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2025-07-10 21:37