Vijay Watches 'Phoenix' and Hugs Vijay Sethupathi’s Son Surya

In a heartwarming moment, Thalapathy Vijay watched the premiere of Vijay Sethupathi son Surya Sethupathi’s debut film Phoenix. The beautiful event took place at the Sathyam Theatre in Chennai where a special screening was arranged for family, friends and the media. Surya, who plays the lead role in Phoenix received not just appreciation but also a warm hug from Thalapathy Vijay, after the screening.

In the adorable video that went viral on social media, Vijay can be seen shaking hands with Surya and congratulating him on his remarkable performance. He also expressed his admiration for the director Anl Arasu for his direction of the sports action drama. The film which is a significant milestone in Surya’s career marks the beginning of his journey in the film industry.

Phoenix is a sports action drama directed by stunt master Anl Arasu, and it stars Surya in the lead role alongside talented actors such as Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Devadarshini, and J Vignesh. The movie was initially set to release earlier this year, but it faced delays due to censorship issues. Finally, the film is scheduled for its theatrical release on July 4, 2025.