Director Seenu Ramasamy has come out in support of actor Vijay Sethupathi and appealed to people not to turn criticism of the actor’s public comments into personal attacks. The filmmaker, who has known Sethupathi for several years, has worked with him in films including ‘Dharmadurai’, ‘Thenmerku Paruvakatru’, ‘Maamanithan’ and the unreleased ‘Idam Porul Eval’.Seenu Ramasamy recently shared a detailed post on X about Sethupathi’s personality and career. His comments come amid an online debate following a television show discussion involving the actor, which led to different interpretations on social media. The channel has since clarified that conversations on the programme are part of its entertainment format and should not be linked to people or situations outside the show.
Seenu Ramasamy says Vijay Sethupathi is not someone who attacks from behind
Speaking about his equation with Vijay Sethupathi, Seenu Ramasamy said he knows the actor both personally and professionally. In his translated statement, the director wrote, “I know Vijay Sethupathi inside and out. He is a person who can look someone in the eye and speak directly about anything; he is not someone who has the nature of attacking from behind.”Ramasamy also said that there was no need to take a line from an entertainment programme too seriously. According to the filmmaker, using such comments to target Sethupathi personally was upsetting.
Seenu Ramasamy recalls Vijay Sethupathi’s support for new filmmakers
The director also highlighted various aspects of Vijay Sethupathi’s career to explain why he believes the actor should not be judged based on a single television appearance.Ramasamy pointed to Sethupathi’s willingness to appear in guest roles to encourage newcomers and his decision to take on negative characters in films featuring actors he admires. He also recalled the actor working with several new directors and supporting projects that faced difficulties.The filmmaker further spoke about Sethupathi’s reported support for senior members of the film industry and his contributions to people who needed help.
Director says Vijay Sethupathi has helped people beyond the film industry
Seenu Ramasamy went on to describe Vijay Sethupathi as someone who has extended help to people even when they were not personally known to him. He therefore appealed to people to avoid rushing to conclusions or making personal comments about the actor based on the ongoing online discussion.The latest debate follows differing interpretations of Vijay Sethupathi’s remarks during ‘Bigg Boss Tamil 10’. The channel’s clarification stated that interpretations connecting the programme’s content to individuals or political circumstances outside the show were neither intended nor endorsed.