The audio launch of ‘Mandaadi’ in Chennai brought together the film’s cast and crew for an evening full of memorable moments, but none quite as touching as the exchange between actor Soori and poet Pa. Vijay. Soori, who has steadily reshaped his career from comic supporting roles to serious lead performances, found himself visibly emotional as Pa. Vijay reflected on just how far his journey has come.
Pa. Vijay’s words leave Soori in tears
Recalling an earlier chapter of Soori’s career, Pa. Vijay drew a striking contrast between where the actor started and where he stands today. “Once upon a time, I saw you hanging from a rope and painting on a wall. Today, cinema is lifting you to the top, and it is dancing on your shoulders,” he said. The remark visibly moved Soori, who struggled to contain his emotions as Pa. Vijay continued with a warm, personal message. “My friend, I wish you a long life in Tamil Nadu. My dear Soori, I wish you a long life.”
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Pa. Vijay praises ‘Mandaadi’ and director Mathimaran
Beyond his tribute to Soori, Pa. Vijay also expressed strong confidence in Mandaadi itself, praising director Mathimaran’s craft. “This film will definitely stand and speak. It will definitely win and speak,” he said. He went a step further, drawing a comparison between Mathimaran’s work and that of globally celebrated filmmakers. “Around the world, great directors like Christopher Nolan are competing and celebrating cinema. Beyond all that, in our Tamil cinema, our director Madhimaran has written a great poem that goes beyond all that,” he added.
Soori’s journey adds weight to the moment
The exchange resonated deeply given the arc of Soori’s career in Tamil cinema. Having started out in uncredited roles before establishing himself as one of the industry’s most recognisable comedians, Soori has spent recent years steadily transitioning into more serious, performance-driven parts. Films like Viduthalai Part 1, Garudan and Maaman have played a key role in demonstrating his range as an actor capable of carrying intense, dramatic material, earning him broader recognition beyond his comic roots. Mandaadi now stands as another significant milestone in this ongoing evolution, making Pa. Vijay’s emotional tribute all the more meaningful for the actor.
