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Director Mary Selvaraj expressed his deep admiration for actor Vijay and credited him as the inspiration behind his foray into films. While acknowledging his long-standing fan base, Selvaraj emphasized his independent political stance, stating that he is waiting for clarity on Vijay’s political ideology before forming an opinion. He congratulated Vijay on his venture into public life and wished him success.
Director Mari Selvaraj shared an honest and balanced perspective on actor Vijay and his political journey, and his words quickly caught the attention of cinema and political observers alike.
Mary Selvaraj About Vijay’s inspiration
Speaking at a college event in Thoothukudi, the director reflected on how Vijay influenced him from a young age. According to Nakhiran, he said that when one starts understanding cinema, one naturally gravitates towards the most charismatic and influential characters, and for him, that person was Vijay. Mari Selvaraj has publicly admitted that his admiration for Vijay’s screen presence inspired his dream of entering the film industry.
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As a fan, he said he still admires Vijay greatly and recalled how the star was one of the main reasons he went to theaters during his younger days.
Mary Selvaraj’s fan moment and Vijay’s cinema influence
However, he was careful to draw a clear line between fandom and ideology. The director explained that he has his own political position, and that his art is shaped by those beliefs. For this reason, he prefers to fully understand Vijay’s political ideology before forming a strong opinion.
His answer was distinguished by its honesty. He did not rush to support or criticize the actor’s political move, choosing instead to wait for clarity.
Mary Selvaraj also stated that politics is for those who want to serve the public.
Mary Selvaraj wishes Vijay
In this context, he congratulated Vijay on his venture into public life and wished him success in everything he embarks on. His answer represents the growing appreciation he has for Vijay as an artist and also takes the issue of politics more seriously.
His answer is praiseworthy because it maintained a rare balance between the worship of a particular being and independent thought.On the professional front, the director confirmed that his next project will be with Dhanush, and filming is expected to begin in September.
Mary Selvaraj’s upcoming movie with Dhanush
Describing the film as a grand fantasy rooted in history and politics, Mari Selvaraj said it would be the biggest project of his career so far. In addition, he has also committed to another film backed by a leading production company, signaling a busy and ambitious stage ahead for the acclaimed director.
