Vijay Sethupathi opens up on Super Deluxe and Gully Boy controversy.Vijay Sethupathi has left an indelible mark on the Tamil film industry and is gradually making his presence felt in Hindi cinema as well. Having portrayed the antagonist in Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan, he is set to share the screen with Katrina Kaif in the upcoming film Merry Christmas. Recently, at a fan event, the versatile actor opened up about the disappointment surrounding one of his acclaimed films, Super Deluxe, not being chosen as India's official entry to the Oscars.
In 2019, Vijay garnered praise for his exceptional performance as Shilpa, a transperson, in Super Deluxe. Fans anticipated the film to represent India at the Oscars, only to be surprised by the selection of Ranveer Singh's Gully Boy instead.
Reflecting on this at the event, Vijay shared, "It was heartbreaking for me and the Super Deluxe team. I was shattered, but it's a part of the politics in the industry. We are aware that something happened. It's not about me being in the film; even if I weren't part of it, I would have wanted the film to be selected. Something occurred in the process, and I prefer not to delve into it. It's unnecessary."
Super Deluxe, directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, boasted a stellar cast including Vijay Sethupathi, Fahadh Faasil, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Ramya Krishnan, Mysskin, Mirnalini Ravi, and others. Vijay's segment, titled Shilpa's Story, portrayed a parent's journey to reconnect with her son and family after a gender-affirming surgery. Alongside Vijay, Ashwanth Ashokkumar received acclaim for his role as the son, Rasukutty. Vijay Sethupathi also earned the National Award for Best Supporting Actor for his outstanding performance in the film.