Enjoying the success of his recent movie Maharaja, Vijay Sethupathi shares insights about his career in an exclusive interview with Gulte.com.
Known for his humility and philosophical outlook on life, Vijay Sethupathi’s responses during the interview reflected his offscreen persona. He highlights the importance of building a strong rapport with directors, which enhances his acting process and performance. For instance, he discusses how spending quality time with director Sriram Raghavan before filming Merry Christmas sparked creativity by clearing his mind.
He also values meaningful conversations with directors like Nithilan Saminathan of Maharaja, emphasizing how discussing topics beyond cinema creates an enriching environment for artistic expression.
When discussing success and failure, Vijay Sethupathi admits that while success brings relief, a film’s failure can trouble him for up to a week. However, he emphasizes the need to move forward regardless of outcomes, refusing to dwell on either success or failure for too long.
Vijay believes empathy is crucial for effective acting, suggesting that observing people and understanding relationships deeply enhances performances on stage.
Reflecting on his journey in the industry, Vijay emphasizes that success is driven by one’s intentions rather than the people one meets. He believes that having pure intentions paves the way to achieving personal goals and success in the industry.