Vijay Sethupathi: 'NTR Jr is my favourite actor'

Vijay Sethupathi and Jr NTR

NTR Jr, widely known as Man of Masses, has earned global attention and admiration for his hard work and remarkable performances over the years. His exceptional acting skills and down-to-earth nature have made him a favorite among many, including his peers in the industry. While fans have always been vocal about their love for him, many celebrities have also expressed their admiration for the actor and their desire to work with him. The latest addition to this growing list of admirers is actor Vijay Sethupathi.

Vijay Sethupati, who is currently promoting his new project 'Maharaja', openly shared his admiration for NTR Jr. During a fan interaction, when asked about his favourite actor, he immediately replied, "NTR Garu is my favorite."

It will be exciting to see these two sharing screen space.

Meanwhile, 'Maharaj' that was released in theatres on June 14 stars Vijay Sethupathi and Anurag Kashyap in the lead roles. This is marks Vijay's 50th film. 'Maharaja' also stars Mamta Mohandas, Natty (Natraj), Bharathiraja, Abhirami, Singampuli and Kalki. Ajaneesh Loknath has composed the film's music. The film tells the story of a simple barber and his love for his child. One day, he finds himself at the police station filing a complaint because ‘Lakshmi' has been stolen.

NTR Jr, on the other hand, is in high demand, with interest from names across the globe wanting to collaborate with him. Celebrities like Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, and Rishab Shetty have all expressed their eagerness to work with him. Janhvi Kapoor, his current co-star in 'Devara Part 1', has spoken about her dream to work with NTR Jr. Additionally, James Gunn, the director of 'Guardians of the Galaxy, and actor Chris Hemsworth have also spoken highly of Man of Masses in the past.

Meanwhile, Jr NTR will next be seen in the film 'Devara: Part 1' alongside Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan. Directed by Koratala Siva, 'Devara' will unfold in two parts. The magnum opus is produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts, and presented by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. The film's music is orchestrated by Anirudh Ravichander, and the cinematography is handled by R Rathnavelu. The film will be released on September 27, 2024.