How Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan led to Vijay Sethupathi's son Surya's debut as lead actor

Vijay Sethupathi was a proud father as he spoke about how his son Surya was spotted on the sets of Atlee's Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan.

Updated on: Jun 29, 2025, 06:24:26 IST

By Neeshita Nyayapati

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Actor Vijay Sethupathi is a proud father as his son Surya debuts with the Tamil film Phoenix soon. The actor got emotional at the audio launch of the film, recently held in Chennai, while watching his son follow in his footsteps. He also revealed how Atlee’s Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan led to his son Surya’s debut. (Also Read: I want stardom, and I work only to be a star, says Vijay Sethupathi)

Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan surprisingly led to the debut of Vijay Sethupathi's son Surya as an actor.

Vijay Sethupathi emotional about son Surya’s debut

Vijay spoke at the audio launch and said that watching him step into the limelight is like dropping him off on the first day of school. “It felt just like the day I dropped him off at school for the first time,” he said, reflecting on the pride and nervousness that came with the moment.

He also thanked Anl Arasu, master, for spotting Surya during the shooting of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Jawan and believing he could headline an action film. “Surya has always loved mass action films. When he liked the script, I told him to decide for himself. I just asked once if he was enjoying it, he said yes, and that was enough for me,” said Vijay, who played the antagonist in Jawan.

The actor also thanked actor Devadarshini for treating Surya like her own son. He ended his speech with, “He’s very adaptable and self-aware. He reflects on his mistakes and learns from them, and that’s what makes me proud.”

Recent work

After a stellar 2024 with Merry Christmas, Maharaja and Viduthalai Part 2, Vijay starred in Ace this year and played a cameo in Mohanlal’s Thudarum. His films Train and Thalaivan Thalaivii are slated for release this year. Surya has appeared as a child actor in some films that featured his father. He has played key roles in Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, Viduthalai Part 2 and Sindhubaadh. Surya debuts as a lead actor with Phoenix while stunt master Anl Arasu debuts as a director.

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Neeshita Nyayapati
Despite having a Master's degree in Journalism and over a decade of experience in print and digital media as a field reporter and sub-editor at organisations such as The Times of India and Reader's Digest, Neeshita Nyayapati remains a movie buff first and a Chief Content Producer second. She fell in love with movies in childhood and believes nothing matches the magic of watching a good film that moves you with a warm tub of popcorn in hand. Her love for writing about cinema follows that. Come Friday, you'll find her at her happy place, the movies, catching the latest rom-com or masala offering, for reviews or otherwise. As for the rest of the week, she's here reporting the juiciest news in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi or bringing out the best of celebs in interviews. While her niche is Telugu cinema, Neeshita likes to dabble in a little bit of everything to stay up to date. From film announcements to scandals and hard news angles, she has explored it all. A good book, a comforting cup of hot chocolate, puppy kisses and a stunning beach view are all she needs to unwind. Her passion for biking and travelling has taken her to various places across the country. She has found peace in everything from the frozen lakes of Gangtok to the coffee plantations of Coorg and the dense forests of Bandipur, to the monasteries of Darjeeling. But no matter where she goes, Neeshita loves coming across inspiring and moving stories.Read More

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