Vijay Sethupathi calls Nithya Menen ‘Irreplaceable’ - ‘Impossible to imagine anyone else in her roles’ - Read more

Vijay Sethupathi aka Makkal Selvan, recently opened up about his admiration for actress Nithya Menen, ahead of their upcoming film 'Thalaivan Thalaivii'.As reported by Mathrubhumi, speaking at a promotional event, the actor praised Nithya’s incredible range and commitment, calling her “an actor par excellence” and someone whose performances are difficult—if not impossible—to replicate.“It’s impossible to imagine anybody else in the roles Nithya has played so far,” he said, expressing deep appreciation for her body of work.Back together after '19(1)(a)'Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen previously shared screen space in the 2022 Malayalam film '19(1)(a)', directed by Indhu V. S. Recalling their time on that project, Vijay said, “We had always wanted to work together again, and when 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' came our way, it felt like the perfect story for us both.”

The film featured Indrajith Sukumaran and earned praise for its quiet yet powerful storytelling.Interestingly, Vijay Sethupathi also reflected on how destiny brought him back to work with Pandiraj. “I once said I’d never do a film with him,” he admitted, chuckling, “but life had other plans.”About 'Thalaivan Thalaivii'Directed by Pandiraj, Thalaivan Thalaivii is an intense romantic drama that follows two headstrong individuals navigating a turbulent relationship.

Alongside Vijay and Nithya, the film also stars Yogi Babu and Roshini Haripriyan.With genuine praise, a powerful story, and a compelling ensemble cast, Thalaivan Thalaivii is set to hit theatres on July 25, and the chemistry between Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen is something that the fans are eagerly waiting to see on the big screens.On the other hand, Vijay Sethupathi's previous outing was the entertainer film 'Ace' which was directed by Arumuga Kumar. The movie, which also featured Yogi Babu in a pivotal role, failed to impress the audiences and didn't make much impact at the box office.