Vijay Sethupathi Responds to Controversy Surrounding Son Surya's Film Debut 'Phoenix'; Apologizes if Anyone Was Hurt

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Vijay Sethupathi, the celebrated actor, has publicly responded to recent controversies surrounding his son, Surya Vijay Sethupathi, who recently made his acting debut in the movie 'Phoenix'.

At the film's premiere, Vijay Sethupathi expressed his gratitude to the team and the audience, hoping that the film would resonate with viewers in theaters, according to India Glitz.

Addressing the Allegations

Reports emerged suggesting that the actor had pressured individuals to remove online videos related to his son. When questioned by reporters about this, Vijay Sethupathi offered a clarification: "If something like that happened, it might have been done unknowingly or by someone else. I sincerely apologize if anyone was hurt or misunderstood the intention."

Thalapathy Vijay's Support for ‘Phoenix’

'Phoenix' received a significant boost when superstar Thalapathy Vijay watched the film privately and shared his feedback with the team. Director Anal Arasu, also a stunt choreographer, posted a photo with Vijay and Surya, stating, "Bloody sweet! That’s the vibe after Thalapathy Vijay sir watched Phoenix and shared his MERSAL MAXX words! The Phoenix is flying on FIRE now!"

Although Vijay did not release a public review, his encouragement deeply touched Surya Vijay Sethupathi. The young actor reshared the post, expressing his gratitude: "Thank you, Vijay sir. The last hug, the kind words, the warmth — it meant everything. I’ve always looked up to you, and to feel your support on this journey is something I’ll never forget.”

About the Film

'Phoenix', directed by Anal Arasu, features Surya Vijay Sethupathi, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Devadarshini, and Sampath. Velraj handled the cinematography, Sam C.S. composed the music, and Praveen K.L. served as the editor.

The film 'Phoenix' is currently in theaters and receiving positive reviews.