'If Bala Sir asks me to play a donkey, I’ll say yes': 'Mr X' star Arya on his unshakable trust in Bala and Pa Ranjith

Arya, who leads the latest release 'Mr X,' has been very busy promoting his film through media interactions. The versatile actor, who always maintains a good balance between commercially viable entertainers and meaningful movies, made fascinating revelations about how he chooses films and works with various directors.

Amidst the success 'Mr X' has garnered on screen, Arya’s comments about the directors he trusts blindly are worth sharing with the audience.

Arya on his respect for Bala and Pa. Ranjith

During a recent interaction with Cine Ulagam, Arya spoke about his strong bond with directors like Bala and Pa. Ranjith. He revealed that his trust in them is so deep that he does not even need to hear the full script. Recalling a moment with Ranjith for 'Vettuvam,' Arya said, “He told me, ‘If I tell you the story, you won’t do it… so just do it.’

And the discussion ended there,” adding a laugh. Speaking about Bala, he added humorously, “If Bala sir asks me to act as a donkey, I’ll do it without hesitation.

” He also remembered how he once approached Bala for a role, only to be asked to master an Aghori look within a month before being confirmed as the hero.

‘Sarpatta 2’, ‘Vettuvam’ and a breezy rom-com - Arya plans big

Looking ahead, Arya shared updates about his upcoming projects. He confirmed that 'Sarpatta 2' will go on floors soon, and he has just one month to transform physically.

Talking about 'Vettuvam,' he said the film will be a sports drama set in a unique world, similar in depth to 'Sarpatta Parambarai,' but with elements of Maal Kambu and Adimurai, along with a touch of fiction. On a lighter note, Arya revealed details about his next romantic film, saying, “I’ve been fighting a lot in films recently… so I decided in this one, I’ll speak only to heroines and not to boys,” describing it as an emotional rom-com in the space of Raja Rani.

‘Mr X’ gets positive response as Arya wins fans again

Meanwhile, 'Mr X', directed by Manu Anand, has started receiving a positive response from both audiences and critics. Fans have liked Arya's acting and how easily he can switch between serious and funny roles. With 'Mr X' gaining more popularity at the box office, Arya has entered a very exciting period in his acting career.