Actor Vijay Sethupathi, who is basking in the positive response to his latest drama Baththa, has said he wanted the film to succeed particularly for its director Balaji Tharaneetharan.
Speaking at the film’s success meet, Vijay Sethupathi said he had faith in Balaji based on the filmmaker’s earlier works and his years of struggle. He said he hoped Baththa would bring the director success, wealth and happiness, while encouraging him to make bigger films and continue creating good cinema.
The Maharaja actor also thanked the producers for backing Balaji’s vision. He expressed special gratitude to actor-producer Atlee for believing in the project and helping take it to theatres and awards. Responding to comments that his performances appear effortless, Vijay Sethupathi said he works extremely hard for every film and asks many questions because he wants to learn.
On his part, Atlee said, ‘People may call me arrogant. Yes, I have the arrogance of wanting to do good, stay genuine and be truthful to my people.’
‘When Balaji narrated Baththa, my first reaction was, This is powerful. We should make this.’
‘Iâm not a billionaire who can finance a film like this on my own, but I believe films like Baththa will take me to that level. VijaySethupathi has taught me a lot as an artist and as a brother. More than his performance, Iâm a fan of him as a human being.’
Baththa, which released on October 2, has received largely positive responses from critics and audiences. The film, directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, is described as a gangster coming-of-age story that also explores ego, childhood influences and the psychological factors that shape human choices.