Overview

• Phoenix, directed by Anl Arasu, debuted on July 4 and remains in theaters with strong audience interest
• In an exclusive Zoom interview, Surya said Vijay Sethupathi urged him to build resilience against negative feedback as a nepo kid
• His father also emphasized taking full responsibility for every role and trusting the collaborative filmmaking process
• Surya recalled in-depth on-set discussions with Vijay during the shoot of Maharaja that shaped their shared approach to character analysis
• The sports-action drama follows a young wrestler’s dilemma with power-hungry figures and features an ensemble cast supporting the newcomer