Last Updated:November 05, 2025, 09:01 IST Vijay Sethupathi praises son Surya’s debut film Phoenix, thanks director Anal Arasu and producer Rajalakshmi, calling it a blend of action and emotion. Vijay Sethupathi’s son, Suriya, is all set to make his acting debut with the upcoming film Phoenix. Vijay Sethupathi, one of Tamil cinema’s most respected actors, shared his heartfelt appreciation for the team behind Phoenix, the film that marks his son Surya’s debut. At the pre-release event, Sethupathi spoke fondly about how the opportunity came about and expressed his gratitude to director Anal Arasu and producer Rajalakshmi for launching his son in the industry. Recalling how the collaboration began, Sethupathi revealed that he first met Anal Arasu during the shooting of Jawan, in which he starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan. “I met Anal Arasu Master during Jawan. Then he told me this story and said, ‘Let my son act in it.’ I said, ‘You and he talk.’ Then nothing took me in. When I saw the film, I was very happy. This is a great start …