Did Surya Sethupathi Just Thank Vijay for His Support?

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Key Takeaways
- Surya Sethupathi expresses heartfelt gratitude to Vijay.
- 'Phoenix' marks Surya's debut as an action hero.
- The film features a talented ensemble cast.
- Directed by Anl Arasu, highlighting his transition from stunt choreography to directing.
- The narrative centers around themes of resilience and revenge.
Chennai, July 3 (NationPress) Surya Sethupathi, the son of renowned actor Vijay Sethupathi, is stepping into the limelight with his debut in the Tamil film 'Phoenix'. He has expressed heartfelt gratitude towards actor Vijay for his encouraging words and support throughout his acting journey.
Sources indicate that Vijay took time from his busy schedule to view 'Phoenix' and shared uplifting comments with Surya Sethupathi, who aspires to follow in his father's illustrious path.
On his X timeline, Surya Sethupathi shared a picture with Vijay and wrote, "Thank you @actorvijay sir. The last hug, the kind words, and the warmth meant everything. I’ve always looked up to you, and having your support on this journey is something I will always cherish. #ThalapathyVijay"
It’s worth noting that Vijay shares a strong camaraderie with Vijay Sethupathi, as they collaborated in Lokesh Kanagaraj's film 'Master'. Despite being a celebrated hero, Vijay Sethupathi took on the challenging role of the antagonist in 'Master', which starred Vijay in a leading role.
'Phoenix', marking Surya Sethupathi's entry as an action hero, is directed by Anl Arasu, a stunt choreographer turned director.
This action-packed entertainer features a talented ensemble cast, including Varalakshmi, Sampath, Devadharshini, Muthukumar, Dilipan, Ajay Ghosh, Harish Uththaman, Moonar Ramesh, Abhinakshathra, Varsha, Naveen, Rishi, Nandha Saravanan, Murugadas, Vignesh, Sreejith Ravi, and Aadukalam Naren.
The trailer hints at a gripping narrative where a boy is incarcerated in the Chengalpattu juvenile home for killing a powerful politician's son-in-law, who suffered a gruesome 36 cuts.
As the police probe deeper, they uncover potential enmity between the victim's family and the attacker’s. The protagonist, depicted as a mixed martial arts fighter, is referred to as a phoenix, symbolizing resilience and the struggle against death.
The film’s trailer poses a poignant question from the boy: "Why should they always win? Shouldn’t we also experience victory? What troubles you? Is it our success or our triumph over you?"
With music composed by Sam CS, 'Phoenix' is produced by AK Braveman Pictures and directed by ANL Arasu. Cinematography is handled by Velraj R, with N John Albert serving as co-director.
Editing is managed by National Award winner Praveen K L, while stunts are choreographed by Anl Arasu. Art direction is led by Madhan K, and choreography is by Baba Bashkar and Johny.