Vijay Sethupathi calls Puri Jagannadh a legend ahead of new collaboration: ‘The way he executes everything is awesome’

Vijay Sethupathi is currently gearing up for the release of his new film Thalaivan Thalaivii. The film was initially scheduled to hit theatres on July 25 but got pushed back by a week and will now be available for silver screen viewing on Thursday, July 30.

After Thalaivan Thalaivii, Sethupathi will star opposite Tabu in an untitled and highly anticipated film helmed by Puri Jagannadh.

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During a recent promotional event for Thalaivan Thalaivii, the actor was asked about the collaboration and lauded the filmmaker. The Viduthalai actor said, “Puri sir is a legend. Working with him is a great experience. He’s very sweet, and every day I enjoy working with him. The way he writes dialogues and the way he executes everything, his timing is so awesome. The movie is coming out very well.”

The film, touted to be a social drama, will be bankrolled by Jagannadh and Charmme Kaur under their Puri Connects banner. Kerala-born South Indian star Samyuktha will also have a role in the film.

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Sethupathi was last seen on screen in the Tamil film Ace. Helmed by Arumuga Kumar, the film received poor box office reception. Jagannadh’s prior film was also a commercial failure. Double iSmart was a sci-fi action flick starring Ram Pothineni and Sanjay Dutt.

About ‘Thalaivan Thalaivii’

Small-time village restaurateur Aagasaveeran and his spirited food-loving wife, Perarasi, find their marriage constantly interrupted by clashing egos and humorous misunderstandings. Directed by Pandiraj, the film features Vijay Sethupathi, Nithya Menen, Yogi Babu, Roshini Haripriyan, and Deepa Shankar.

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