Vetrimaaran On Working In Telugu Industry: 'Met Jr NTR Post Lockdown, Discussion Is On But Only Time Will Tell

Vetrimaaran is a director who needs no introduction, at least to film buffs all over the world and to people of south India. The exceptionally talented producer-director-writer has won five National Film Awards for his work. From Polladhavan to Visaranai, Vada Chennai, Kodi, and Asuran, the director made an everlasting impact on Indian cinema and Kollywood.

Vetrimaaran's recent outing Viduthalai: Part 1, starring Soori and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles was released all over the world on March 31. The movie garnered widespread appreciation and positive reviews from all over the world, including critics and his fans. The movie is now ready to hit the screens in Telugu dubbed version on April 15.

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During the special screening of Viduthalai Part 1's Telugu version titled 'Vidudhala Part 1' in Hyderabad, the maverick director sat for a question and answer session with the regional media.

He tried to answer as many questions as possible and what piqued the interest of many present on the occasion was his probability of making a movie with RRR star Jr NTR.

He responded, "After Asura, post lockdown, I have met and we are talking. it is bound to happen but you know, I take some time to make a film. It takes a long time for me to finish one film and move to the next. That is the problem. Otherwise, we want to try."

When asked about whom he will first work with- Jr NTR or Allu Arjun, Vetrimaaran replied, "That time will have to tell."

Viduthalai explores the plot: After a train bombing, the police commence 'Operation Ghosthunt' to trap Vaathiyar Perumal (Vijay Sethupathi), the leader of the People's Army. A novice and honest constable Kumaresan, who joins the force as a driver begins to involve himself in the course. What happens next is to be seen on the screen.

Viduthalai stars Bhavani Sre, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Rajiv Menon, Ilavarasu, Chetan, Munnar Ramesh, Balaji Sakthivel, and Saravana Subbaiah among others in prominent characters.

Vetrimaaran's next is Vaadivaasal and the movie is currently in the pre-production phase.