Vijay Sethupathi, currently engrossed in promoting his latest film “Maharaja,” has expressed his profound admiration for Malayalam superstar Mohanlal. In a recent interview during the promotional tour of “Maharaja,” Sethupathi, a National Award-winning actor, shared his deep respect and fondness for Mohanlal. He reminisced about his cherished fanboy moment with the “L2: Empuraan” actor and made a heartwarming revelation about their meeting.
Vijay Sethupathi Blockbuster with “Maharaja”
Vijay Sethupathi made a remarkable comeback with his recent Tamil film, “Maharaja.” The movie, marking his 50th film, has achieved superhit status at the box office. During a promotional interview for “Maharaja,” Sethupathi revealed his longstanding admiration for Mohanlal. The talented actor fondly recalled his fanboy moment with the Malayalam superstar during a conversation with the Malayalam media, sharing an interesting and personal story.
Meeting His Idol Mohanlal
Vijay Sethupathi, who has always been an avid follower of Malayalam cinema, confessed his immense admiration for Mohanlal. He recounted a memorable encounter with the veteran actor in Mumbai. Upon discovering that the “Drishyam” star was staying in the same hotel, Sethupathi approached Mohanlal’s team and requested a meeting. Mohanlal graciously agreed, met with Sethupathi, and even gave him an autograph. This autograph holds a special place in Sethupathi’s heart, as it is the only one he has framed and displayed in his Chennai office.
Mammootty’s Heartfelt Message
In addition to his admiration for Mohanlal, Vijay Sethupathi shared another memorable experience involving another Malayalam legend, Mammootty. During a shoot at Athirapally, Kerala, Sethupathi eagerly asked his team if he could get a picture with the “Turbo” actor. Mammootty, known for his kindness, readily agreed.
Sethupathi revealed that just a week before meeting Mammootty, he had rewatched the acclaimed Tamil film “Marumalarchi,” in which Mammootty starred, with his children. After their meeting and photo session, Mammootty surprised Sethupathi with a special message, leaving the “Maharaja” actor deeply touched.
Vijay Sethupathi on Growing Up with Legends
Vijay Sethupathi grew up watching films starring Mammootty and Mohanlal. And meeting these legends and receiving their messages is a significant honor for him. In his interview, Sethupathi expressed his admiration for Mohanlal and his equal fondness for Mammootty, who recently starred in the hit film “Turbo.” The National Award-winning actor acknowledged that his performances are influenced by the great actors he admired and watched during his formative years.