At Baththa’s premiere on 1 October in Chennai, Vijay Sethupathi warmed the crowd with a flashback to his early days alongside Balaji Tharaneetharan, the director who first saw the potential in Seethakathi.
The actor cracked up when he remembered Balaji’s one‑liner: "It would be great if Kamal, Amitabh, or Mohanlal were in this film." Vijay, never one to back down, replied, "I’m right next to you, director." He even tossed in a side note about street dogs and German Shepherds, keeping the room laughing.
He then spilled the secret behind picking Seethakathi as his 25th film when both it and the romantic hit 96 were ready to roll. While 96 became a blockbuster, Vijay chose Seethakathi for its artistic depth, hoping the role would be a landmark.
During the same event, he gave a quick shout‑out to Lijomol Jose, Baththa’s fresh face, noting how the new film’s energy feels like a new chapter in his career.
In the end, the story reminds us that even when big names are on the table, it’s the genuine moments that shape a film’s legacy. Fans can’t wait to see how Seethakathi’s legacy influences his upcoming projects.