Vijay Sethupathi pictured on the press convention of Merry Christmas.

New Delhi:

If one needed to checklist out really pan-Indian stars in present occasions, Vijay Sethupathi would come up proper on prime. From taking part in the lovable hero [and villain] in a plethora of Tamil and Telugu movies to being the right unhealthy man in one of many largest hits in Bollywood historical past – Jawan – the person has proved his mettle, again and again. However, in a promotional interview for his upcoming movie Merry Christmas, Vijay Sethupathi additionally shared among the not-so-fun sides of being a profitable star. In an interplay with Indian Express, Vijay Sethupathi stated, “Main aisa hi tha, body shaming bahut kiya tha mujhe. Wahaan bhi kiya tha [I have faced a lot of body-shaming for the way I look. They – other industries – also did it]. It happened, but the good thing is that people accept you for who you are. Today wherever I go, I am accepted, it is a blessing. Thanks to my audience, I am happy being myself. I didn’t expect this, I didn’t,” referring to the overwhelming love from his followers.

Vijay Sethupathi additionally spoke in regards to the on-line chatter about his easy style decisions that come throughout as relatable and laid-back. The actor stated that the conversations and praises have impacted him now and made him aware of his style decisions. “Sometimes I am conscious about my costumes because I believe in wearing what I am comfortable in. Sometimes people say I am showing off, sometimes they say I am too simple. Chappal pehnega toh simple matlab kya [How is wearing slippers equal to being simple?] But sometimes I am conscious of that also. If I go to functions, I see people dressed up really well, and I get really conscious. So mostly I try to avoid going to get-togethers and meetings generally, otherwise, I am comfortable,” he said.

Thanking fans for their continued support, Vijay Sethupathi added, “I believe fans are fans and their love is so true. Receiving love from fans is like an energy drink. When people love you, it gives you hope that your work has reached people and they have understood and they really like your work. That’s what I understood from the fan clubs. That always gives me energy.”

Vijay Sethupathi will probably be seen alongside Katrina Kaif in Merry Christmas, directed by Sriram Raghavan.  The thriller, filmed concurrently in Hindi and Tamil, will launch in theatres on January 12.