Thalapathy Vijay showers praise on Surya Vijay Sethupathi's debut film: “The Phoenix is flying on fire”

Just ahead of its theatrical release, 'Phoenix', the debut film of Surya Vijay Sethupathi who is the son of acclaimed actor Vijay Sethupathi , has received its first review.

Surprisingly, this first review comes from none other than superstar Thalapathy Vijay . The gesture has not only elevated buzz around the film but also left the young actor emotional.


Thalapathy Vijay’s special gesture



Vijay took time out to watch 'Phoenix' before its official release and shared his thoughts privately with the team. Director and renowned stunt choreographer ANL Arasu, who helmed the project, posted a picture of himself with Vijay and Surya on social media. In his caption, he wrote, “Bloody sweet! That’s the vibe after Thalapathy Vijay sir watched Phoenix and shared his MERSAL MAXX words! The Phoenix is flying on FIRE now!”


While Vijay didn’t publicly write a review, his reaction and support seem to have had a deep impact on the team, especially Surya.


Surya gets emotional


Surya Vijay Sethupathi, clearly overwhelmed, reshared the same picture and expressed his gratitude. “Thank you Vijay sir. The last hug, the kind words, the warmth — it meant everything. I’ve always looked up to you, and to feel your support on this journey is something I’ll never forget,” he wrote, marking a touching moment for the budding actor.



Cast and expectations


The movie also has the actors Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Sampath Raj, Devadarshini, Abhinakshathra, and J Vignesh.


All eyes are now on Surya and his big debut as 'Phoenix' hits the big screens on July 4. With Thalapathy Vijay super impressed with 'Phoenix', the movie is entering the arena with sky-high expectations. Meanwhile, Vijay's previous outing was the action film 'GOAT', directed by Venkat Prabhu. The superstar is all set for his next film 'Jana Nayagan'. The expectations are quite high for 'Jana Nayagan'.