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Sinar Daily
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
Irfan Zaini aims to bridge Malaysian, global film industries
Irfan, whose full name is Muhammad Irfan Mohamed Zaini, 30, achieved an impressive milestone by appearing in three Tamil films alongside renowned star Thalapathy Vijay, 51, who is also actively involved in politics in Tamil Nadu, India. 27 Jul 2025 12:01pm According to Irfan, the opportunity to act in India did not come easily. It required nearly five years of back-and-forth travel, meeting directors and producers, and even being scammed by individuals who made false promises. - Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR - Behind his calm demeanour and modest smile, rising actor Irfan Zaini harbours a big dream-not just to be known on the local screen, but to serve as a bridge connecting the Malaysian film industry to the international stage. Irfan, whose full name is Muhammad Irfan Mohamed Zaini, 30, achieved an impressive milestone by appearing in three Tamil films alongside renowned star Thalapathy Vijay, 51, who is also actively involved in politics in Tamil Nadu, India. Irfan said that in trying to break into the Kollywood industry, there's no set strategy to follow, but his deep passion drove him to work hard and patiently wait for his chance. - Bernama photo The young actor from Kuala Lumpur made his debut in the film Kuruvi (2008) at the age of 12, followed by Greatest of All Time (GOAT) (2024), and is now working on Jana Nayagan, which is currently in production and expected to be released early next year. According to Irfan, the opportunity to act in India did not come easily. It required nearly five years of back-and-forth travel, meeting directors and producers, and even being scammed by individuals who made false promises. "People think I went there and immediately got acting roles, but the truth is, I lost a lot of time, money, and energy. Many are still waiting for their chance, but I consider myself lucky because I was desperate to act in India,' he said in an interview with Bernama recently. He said that in trying to break into the Kollywood industry, there's no set strategy to follow, but his deep passion drove him to work hard and patiently wait for his chance. "Maybe others would have given up halfway,' he added. Irfan, who gained recognition among Malay audiences after starring in Blood Brothers: Bara Naga, said acting in India opened his eyes to the vastly different work culture, with productions managed in a more professional and structured manner. "In Malaysia, a film might have only two to four assistant directors. But in India, they can have over 20. "Each has a specific role-some handle the filming locations, others coordinate hundreds or even thousands of crew members, and some focus solely on planning complex sets like large-scale action scenes. Everything needs to be managed efficiently and quickly,' he explained. He added that most film crew members in India are part of a film workers' union that protects their welfare, including compensation in the event of injury or death during filming. "But in terms of quality-like camera work and storylines-I think Malaysia is already on par with India, even though our films are mostly made with smaller budgets,' he said, expressing his determination not only to make a name abroad but also to open more doors for collaboration between the Malaysian and international film industries. He pointed to the Indian film industry's recent focus on pan-India films, which bring together actors and crew from different regions such as Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam, and are released in multiple languages simultaneously-creating a nationwide phenomenon. "If they can bring together actors from different cultures and languages, I believe we too can start collaborating with neighbouring countries like Korea, Thailand, or Indonesia. "So when foreign actors appear in our films, our market will grow even bigger,' he said, believing that such a model could elevate Malaysian cinema on the global stage. - BERNAMA
India.com
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Thalapathy Vijay, Trisha Krishnan didn't work for 15 years together after…, despite being a popular couple they never romanced due to…
Indian actress and model Trisha Krishnan is one of the popular actresses of the South Industry. Trisha made her debut as a lead actress with the film Mounam Pesiyade. For quite some time, it was reported that the actress is dating Thalapathy Vijay. Amidst the ongoing discussions about her dating life, Trisha spoke about marriage. Trisha Krishnan was recently seen in Mani Ratnam's film 'Thug Life' very soon. Fans are eagerly waiting for this film. Recently, in a press meet, the actress spoke openly about her personal life. During this, Trisha also spoke about many things about her upcoming project and marriage with her co-actors Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR. Was Trisha dating Thalapathy Vijay? Trisha Krishnan is rumoured to be dating Thalapathy Vijay. When the actress was asked about her marriage plans, she said that she does not believe in the concept of marriage and is satisfied with her life, whether she is married or not. Vijay and Trisha gave many hits together Vijay and Trisha have worked together in several films, including Ghilli, Kuruvi, Thirupaachi and Aathi. Ghilli was their biggest hit and the songs from that film are still chartbusters. However, Kuruvi was their last film together in 2008. The hit pair stopped working with each other after reports of an affair. In a recent interview, Trisha had said about Vijay that she and Vijay were not close and were just colleagues in the film industry. There was a lot of discussion about the affair It was in the year 2005 when Trisha Krishnan and Thalapathy Vijay's alleged affair made headlines. The two met on the sets of their film 'Ghilli', and the speculation of their affair created a storm in the industry. Reports said that Trisha's growing closeness with Vijay had led to a rift between the actor and his wife, Sangeeta Sorlingam. However, amid the news of the affair, Trisha Krishnan came forward and dismissed all the speculations going on in the media. The actress had explained that she and her Ghilli co-star Thalapathy Vijay are just good friends, and there is nothing between them. According to media reports, Vijay's family members asked him to stop working with the actress. Due to which Vijay didn't share screens with Trisha for 15 years.
