Vijay Sethupathi recently expressed his gratitude to the team behind the film Phoenix, particularly thanking director Anal Arasu and producer Rajalakshmy, for launching his son, Surya Sethupathi, in the lead role. The film, which has been described as an action-packed emotional drama, marks Surya's debut in the film industry. Vijay Sethupathi stated that seeing his son's dream come true was a special moment for their family.
At the pre-release event, Vijay Sethupathi shared that Surya had always been passionate about action films and mass cinema. He recalled Surya often encouraging him to do more films in the genre. Vijay Sethupathi met Anal Arasu, a well-known stunt choreographer, during the filming of Jawan. Arasu later narrated the story of Phoenix and suggested Surya for the lead role. Vijay Sethupathi was happy with the final result after watching the film.
Phoenix, directed by Anal Arasu, features Surya Sethupathi and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in leading roles. The film has generated significant buzz, with pre-release stills creating excitement among fans. Industry insiders believe Phoenix will be a commercial entertainer with a strong foundation in action.
The film's plot revolves around a young boy named Surya, who is falsely accused of murdering a politician's son-in-law. He is then sent to a juvenile correctional facility where multiple attempts are made on his life. The film explores Surya's fight for survival and his quest to uncover the truth behind the conspiracy.
The ensemble cast includes Varsha Viswanath, Devadarshini, and J. Vignesh, among others. The film's music is composed by Sam C.S., with cinematography by Velraj and editing by Praveen K.L..
Phoenix has already been released in Tamil and is scheduled for release in Telugu on November 7. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar expressed her excitement for the film, stating she is a fan of Vijay Sethupathi and wished Surya success. Anal Arasu and Rajalakshmy Arasu thanked the team and audience for their support and expressed confidence that Phoenix would be successful in Telugu as well.
Adding to the positive buzz surrounding Phoenix, director Atlee, who released the film's trailer, praised the film as "a product of pure hard work". Superstar Thalapathy Vijay also watched the film privately and shared positive feedback with the team, further boosting the film's prospects.
Vijay Sethupathi also addressed a controversy surrounding a viral video related to Phoenix. He apologized for any unintentional offense caused by alleged video takedown requests.
Despite the controversies, Phoenix has been receiving positive reviews, with critics praising Surya Sethupathi's debut performance and Anal Arasu's direction. One review described it as a "gritty, well-crafted action debut" and highlighted Surya's promising performance.
Surya Sethupathi expressed his gratitude to actor Vijay for his support, stating that Vijay's "kind words, the warmth... it meant everything".
Vijay Sethupathi's support for his son's debut, combined with the positive early reviews, suggests that Phoenix could mark a successful entry into the film industry for Surya Sethupathi.
