Vijay Sethupathi is the acclaimed South Indian superstar who is currently enjoying the success of his recent film Jawan. The actor recently garnered attention in the headlines when he declined to romance with actor Krithi Shetty. Known for his professionalism in the film industry, his decision to turn down a project with another actor sparked curiosity among fans and industry insiders, leaving many to wonder about the reasons behind his choice. In an interview from the past during the promotions of his film Laabam, he had opened up about an interesting insight. ALSO READ: Vijay Sethupathi Proves He Has A Heart Of Gold As He Helps 1 Lakh People Secure Employment; Here's What A Pondicherry-Based Social Activist REVEALED
He disclosed that he had been offered a romantic film alongside Krithi Shetty but declined the opportunity to be part of a project where he was offered to play the romantic lead opposite her. This decision stemmed from his personal belief that he couldn't comfortably portray a romantic character opposite someone he was concurrently portraying a fatherly role with in another film. He went on to express his deep affection for Krithi, likening her to a daughter figure in his life. ALSO READ: Vijay Sethupathi’s Drastic Weight Loss Takes The Internet By Storm; Fans Say, ‘What A Changeover Anna’- See Pic
Vijay Sethupathi played an antagonist in Shah Rukh Khan-Atlee's Jawan. The film raked Rs 1000 crore worldwide. The south star has Katrina Kaif starrer Merry Christmas in the pipeline. Sriram Raghavan-directed Merry Christmas is all set to hit the theatres on December 15, 2023.
Earlier, the filmmaker had revealed that the film is actually based on a novel, but he refrained from sharing its name. He mentioned that it will be a pleasant surprise for viewers to discover the book's name in the credits.
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