Vijay Sethupathi praises ‘Baththa’ director, says success should bring him bigger opportunities

Vijay Sethupathi has spoken warmly about the journey of director Balaji Tharaneetharan and expressed hope that the success of ‘Baththa’ will open new doors for the filmmaker.

Speaking at a success event for the film, Sethupathi said he had confidence in Balaji’s abilities based on his earlier films. He said he wanted the latest project to give the director the recognition and financial success he had been working towards.

The actor also thanked everyone who supported the film, particularly the producers and Atlee, who backed the project and helped take it to a wider audience.

Addressing the perception that his performances come naturally to him, Sethupathi said there is considerable effort behind his work. He explained that he asks questions and puts in substantial preparation because every film gives him an opportunity to learn something new.

‘Baththa’, which was released on October 2, has received a largely positive response from both audiences and critics.