Vijaya Muthu breaks down when asked about appreciation for his role in Manjummel Boys: ‘Tamil directors didn’t give me good roles’

Vijaya Muthu, who has played a supporting role in Manjummel Boys, spoke about his struggles in the film industry for the past 32 years.

By: Entertainment Desk

Chennai | February 29, 2024 02:56 PM IST

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Vijaya Muthu gets emotional talking about Manjummel Boys.

Vijaya Muthu, who is garnering praise for his performance in the Malayalam film Manjummel Boys, recently sat down for an interview with a Tamil YouTube channel. The Tamil actor, who has been struggling to get a breakthrough in the film industry for decades, broke down instantly when asked about the recognition he has received for Manjummel Boys.

In an emotional moment during the interview with Cine Ulagam, Muthu shed tears and reflected on the reception for his performance in the film. “It (recognition) comes from the heart. Everyone comes into the industry after education, my journey into the film industry began at 12. It was a struggle. I have lost a lot,” the actor said with a trembling voice.

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“There isn’t a director I have asked for good roles. I have worked with everyone and I have begged for good roles. But I didn’t get any. Now, a Malayali director from somewhere has come to give me this. I thank all the Malayalis for saving me and also all the Tamil audience.” Vijaya Muthu added.

Muthu also said that money was never the point of his struggle. “At the moment of death, I want to be known for what I achieved with my acting. It doesn’t matter how much I have earned. It has taken me 32 years to come to this place. It is not just one or two days. Cinema has given me a living and education for my children, but I couldn’t achieve my dreams till now.”

Vijaya Muthu played the role of a police officer in Manjummel Boys. The film is based on a bunch of friends from Kerala struggling to save their friend stuck in Guna Cave in Kodaikanal. The cave became popular after Kamal Haasan’s film of the same name. Haasan recently invited the crew members of Manjummel Boys and appreciated them.

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