After the launch of the Sivakarthikeyan starrer, Maaveeran trailer, there was a huge discussion about to whom the protagonist is communicating. The makers also gave a hint that it will be the voice of the people’s favorite celebrity. Some of the prominent names; such as Super Star Rajinikanth, Ulaganayagan Kamalhaasan, Prakash Raj, Director Vetrimaaran and many more were speculated as it would be the voice of the fantasy. As a part of the movie promotion prior to its release this Friday, 14th July, the movie team has revealed the surprise voice yesterday and it is none other than Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi. Sounds interesting right?!
Yes, Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi who is considered as the rival actor to Sivakarthikeyan has given his voice for Maaveeran. It must be noted as this is the first film both actors joined hands for.
Collaborations with rival actors for their projects are nothing new to the Kollywood industry. But do you know about other kollywood heroes of the rivalries who made their presence in their rivalries' works?
Rajinikanth and Kamalhaasan
Kamalhaasan and Rajinikanth have acted in some movies together, while Kamal was the protagonist and Rajini was an antagonist in movies like 16 Vayathinile, Aadu Puli Attam, Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu, and many other movies. Later, Rajini had transformed himself as a full-fledged hero in Bairavi (1976). Then, the clash of Rajini and Kamal happened. After some years, the legendary Director K. Balachander, the guru of the both actors, made an evergreen comedy film Thillu Mullu(1981) with Rajinikanth. At Balachander's insistence, Kamal Haasan made a cameo appearance as Charuhasan, an actor posing as a lawyer in the climax of the film.
Vijay and Ajith
Both Vijay and Ajith entered during the same timeline. Their films have been released continuously since 1992. Both of them have acted together once in a film titled Rajavin Parvaiyile (1995). Early in their career, Ajith's Deena and Vijay's Friends released in 2000. Both these films were huge successes and became milestone movies in Ajith and Vijay’s career. The clash started at the time these 2 movies were released. After many years, the stars made their rivalry references to appear in their respective films, such as Mankatha (Kaavalan movie will be played in a theater for sequence) and Velayutham (Mankatha title track will be played in the background). Recently, in Vijay’s Master, the actor made a reference to Ajith starrer, Kadhal Kottai.
Suriya and VIkram
Both actor Vikram and Suriya are well-known for their tremendous effort for their passion and versatile performances in every movie. Both of them were badly criticized at the beginning of their cine career and are now known as one of the leading actors. These versatile performers acted together once in a film titled Pithamagan, directed by Director Bala who gave the path breaking films for both of them, Sethu and Nanda. There is no such thing as a direct rivalry between them and the reason for this competition is to impress the movie fans with their different acting. After many years, in 2016, Actor Suriya made an appearance in Chiyaan Vikram’s Spirit of Chennai music video to celebrate the volunteers who actively participated in the 2015 floods in Chennai.
Silambarasan TR and Dhanush
Both Simbhu and Dhanush are highly recognised for their multi-talented personality in various works in the cine industry such as actor, writer, lyricist, dancer and director. There have been several clashes between both of them with regard to movies. Conflicts between the two are considered a healthy rivalry by the stars. This is because they have become famous for trying many tricks to improve their screen career. In 2016, Silambarasan made a cameo appearance in Kaaka Muttai, which was produced by Dhanush.
Despite the rivalry factors in their professional life, all these celebrities never failed show their mutual respect towards their actors actors continuously. Let's wait and witness what Sivakarthikeyan-Vijay Sethupathi combo made in #Maaveeran.
By Loganathan Krishnan