Vishal's request to theatre owners: No public reviews for 3 days, faces trolls from netizens
Directed by Andrew Pandian, the film saw a recent event held in Chennai. Actor Vignesh plays the lead role in the film, while celebrities including directors P. Vasu, Suraj, and actor
Vishal
attended the event.
Praises directors and supports actor Vignesh's journey
During his speech, Vishal praised both directors Vasu and Suraj. He jokingly added that while many are given honorary doctorate titles nowadays, director Suraj truly deserves one.
He lauded Suraj's comedy scenes with Vadivelu, saying they served as "meditation and medicine" for many viewers. He wished 'Red Flower' success, emphasizing that films today shouldn't be judged as big or small and noted his attendance was out of respect and friendship for Vignesh, who had overcome struggles and setbacks to reach this point.
Impressed by director's 2047 vision and Netaji tribute
Vishal was also impressed by director Andrew Pandian's futuristic vision, saying many filmmakers are still struggling to portray current issues while Andrew has gone ahead to imagine what might happen in 2047.
He shared that the film pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, whom he admires alongside Bhagat Singh. He said it was a proud moment for him to see a tribute to such a leader on-screen.
Calls for regulated releases, hints at wedding update
Addressing industry concerns, Vishal appealed to the Producer's Council to regulate the release of Tamil films, pointing out that up to 10 films release on the same day, making it difficult for all to find enough screens. He concluded by revealing that the Nadigar Sangam building inauguration is in progress and that fans can expect a positive update on his birthday, August 29, including the announcement of his wedding date.
Meanwhile, Vishal's no public review for 3 days idea has received reaction among netizens, and it heats up the social media debate.
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