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Actor Vadivelu has lashed out at people who criticized director Mari Selvaraj for helping flood-affected people of Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi. Vadivelu said that Selvaraj belongs to the place, and he would be in a better position to help them and there’s nothing wrong with it.
Speaking at an event in Chennai, Vadivelu was asked about the backlash faced by Selvaraj for his voluntary relief work in Tirunelveli. The actor, who has worked with the director in Maamannan, said, “People are asking why Mari Selvaraj was present during relief work. It is his hometown. He knows the town well and knows where the hill and where the pit is. If there is a flood in my town, who else will go instead of me? Is Mari Selvaraj from the USA?”
For the past few days, Mari Selvaraj has been helping people in the Southern districts of Tamil Nadu which are severely affected by floods caused by the North-East monsoon. Selvaraj also appeared on several TV channels talking about the situation in the area, which received criticism. The director was also spotted with Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin during the relief work. Netizens questioned why Selvaraj is depicted as the hero in the issue. The critics also questioned why there is no focus on the work of politicians and administrative officers.
On the other hand, many like Vadivelu have supported Selvaraj for doing relief work including arranging boats to retrieve hundreds of people from remote villages, which were cut off completely due to floods.
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On the work front, Mari Selvaraj will soon release his next socio-political drama titled Vaazhai. After making big-budget projects like Asuran and Maamannan, the director has resorted to making a film with a modest budget and new faces.
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