National award-winning director Pandiraj`s upcoming family entertainer Thalaivan Thalaivi features actors Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen in the lead. While the team is looking forward to the release of the film, Pandiraj had earlier decided on never working with Vijay. So what changed between the two? The filmmaker addressed the same during a pre-release event in Chennai for the film. 

Pandiraj on reuniting with Vijay Sethupathi

Talking about how they united after disagreements between them, Pandiraj shared, "Some time ago, we had a small difference of opinion and then, it became bigger. It went to a stage where both of us mutually decided that we wouldn`t work with each other ever in our lives. However, all that came to an end at one of director Mysskin`s birthday parties. I had gone to the party and I saw him (Sethupathi) making an entry. I was not sure if I should greet him or stay away. At one point, Mysskin sir invited all of us to gather around for the cake cutting. I was under the impression that he (Sethupathi) wouldn`t notice me in the crowd. After the cake was cut, I found a hand coming over my shoulder and locking me in an embracing grip."

He further said, "I turned around to see that it was Vijay Sethupathi. He greeted me affectionately and said, `Shall we do a film together?` and ended the difference of opinion then and there."