Vijay Sethupathi Discusses the Impact of ‘Viduthalai’ on His Acting Journey

Synopsis

Vijay Sethupathi shares insights about his transformative experience while working on the Tamil action thriller 'Viduthalai Part 2.' He praises the film's director, Vetrimaaran, and highlights the film's complex characters and narrative. The movie will stream on Prime Video starting January 19.

Key Takeaways

Vijay Sethupathi describes his role in Viduthalai as transformative.
The character Vaathiyar represents complexity and courage.
Director Vetrimaaran significantly influenced the film's depth.
The film explores moral and ideological struggles.
Available for streaming on Prime Video from January 19.

Mumbai, Jan 18 (NationPress) Vijay Sethupathi expressed his reflections on his role in the Tamil action thriller “Viduthalai Part 2,” featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Soori, which is slated to premiere on January 19. The acclaimed actor revealed that participating in this film has been an incredibly transformative journey for him as an artist.

Vijay remarked: “Working on Viduthalai has been a deeply transformative experience for me as an actor. Vaathiyar’s character is intricate—a man who advocates for the oppressed and is dedicated to reminding society of its past, embodying a leader who is unafraid.”

The star praised the film’s director, Vetrimaaran.

“Vetri Maaran’s dedication to the narrative and the film propelled me to explore the depths of Vaathiyar’s psyche. I hope global audiences can resonate with the emotional and ideological depths we experienced during its creation when both parts stream on Prime Video.”

He added: “This story may not depict a conventional hero, but the journey of his resilience and bravery deserves to be shared with the world.”

“Viduthalai Part 2” continues immediately after the events of the first installment, highlighting the repercussions following Perumal’s arrest. Through riveting flashbacks, Perumal narrates his life story to a group of policemen as he is transferred to a different location.

The film chronicles Perumal's evolution from a school teacher to a revolutionary figure, illuminating the personal and ideological challenges that shaped his journey. As his blood-soaked, ideology-infused storytelling profoundly influences constable Kumaresan, he grapples with an internal conflict between duty and ideals.

The filmmaker shared: “The journey of Viduthalai has been incredibly special for me. With Part 2, we’ve explored the story in greater depth, examining the complexities of these characters and their environment. Our goal was to portray the moral and ideological struggles faced by those fighting for their beliefs while questioning the systemic forces that shape their lives.”

“Working with such a remarkable cast and crew has been a true pleasure, particularly with creative geniuses like Ilaiyaraaja, whose enthusiasm resonated in every note of the film’s score,” he added.

The film will be available for streaming on Prime Video starting January 19.