Vijay Milton Could Have Become One Of The Best Indian Cinematographers: South Actor Vijay Antony

Directed by Vijay Milton and starring Vijay Antony, Megha Akash, Sathyaraj, Sarathkumar and others, the trailer launch event for the film Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithantook place at Prasad Lab in Saligramam, Chennai on Saturday The event saw the film crew, including Vijay Antony, producer Dhanajayan, as well as special guests like Pichaikkaran director Sasi and producer D. Siva, participating and speaking. On stage, Vijay Antony expressed, “Director Vijay Milton and I have been friends for 20 years. We immediately planned to collaborate when the opportunity arose."

He also remarked, “If Vijay Milton had continued as a cinematographer instead of becoming a director, he would have been one of the best in India. I once read a script titled Koyambedu written by Vijay Milton, which I was supposed to act in but unfortunately, it didn’t materialise."

Producer D. Siva lamented that in the past, movies that did well in theatres could fetch up to Rs 20 crores digitally, but now, they struggle to even reach Rs 3 crores. He highlighted the decline in Tamil cinema’s theatre audience, contrasting it with the reported success of films earning between Rs 100 to 200 crore rupees each in Andhra Pradesh. He emphasized the dire state of affairs for Tamil producers amidst these challenges.

The trailer begins with Sarath Kumar advising Vijay Antony’s character to maintain a low profile and avoid contact with others, though the reasons remain unclear. During his seclusion, the protagonist rescues an injured dog, a seemingly innocent act that unexpectedly brings him trouble.

Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan will also be released in Telugu as Toofan. The music is composed by Vijay Antony, Achu Rajamani and Sourav Roy, with editing by KL Praveen. Produced by Kamal Bohra, Lalitha Dhananjayan, Pradeep B, Pankaj Bohra and S Vikram Kumar of Infiniti Film Ventures, the film’s release date in Tamil or Telugu is yet to be announced.

After appearing in this year’s Romeo, Vijay Antony’s upcoming films include Valli Mayil, Hitler, Khakhee and Agni Siragugal.