Vijay Sethupathi Apologizes Amid Controversy Over Son Surya's Debut Film 'Phoenix'

Vijay Sethupathi, a celebrated actor, has publicly responded to the recent controversy involving his son, Surya Vijay Sethupathi, and his acting debut in the film 'Phoenix'.

At the film’s premiere, Vijay Sethupathi expressed his gratitude to the team behind 'Phoenix' and the audience attending, hoping the film would resonate with viewers.

Apology for Alleged Actions

Reports surfaced alleging that Vijay Sethupathi had pressured individuals to remove online videos related to his son. Addressing these claims, the actor stated: “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'

The movie '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 well-known stunt choreographer, posted a photo on social media with Vijay and Surya, commenting: “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 Thalapathy Vijay did not release a public review, his support greatly moved 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 'Phoenix'

'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 playing in theaters and has been receiving favorable reviews.