Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi congratulated Puri Jagannadh for completing 26 years in cinema, sharing a message on X on April 20, 2026, and appreciating his journey and impact.
He wrote, “What a journey it has been for this Man 26 years in cinema is not just a milestone, it’s a legacy built with courage, conviction, and a fearless voice. Dear Puri sir, it was an absolute pleasure working with you on SLUMDOG – 33 Temple Road.”
He added, “As actors, we always look for directors who trust us and push us beyond our comfort zones and you do that effortlessly. I believe this will be remembered as a very special film for all of us involved. Wishing you continued success and many more years of impactful storytelling. Respect always.”
Slumdog – 33 Temple Road is their first collaboration and is a gritty action entertainer made as a pan Indian film. It will release in multiple languages and features Tabu, Samyuktha Menon, VTV Ganesh, and Duniya Vijay. Shooting is complete, and release details are awaited.
What a journey it has been for this Man 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
26 years in cinema is not just a milestone, it’s a legacy built with courage, conviction, and a fearless voice.
Dear Puri sir, it was an absolute pleasure working with you on #SLUMDOG – 33 Temple Road. As actors, we always look… pic.twitter.com/XJ9NM1fWv2
— VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) April 20, 2026
