The pre-release ceremony of Vijay Antony’s film Sakthi Thirumagan, produced by Vijay Antony Film Corporations, was held in Chennai on 10.09.2025. This film is Vijay Antony’s 25th film. The film is directed by Arun Prabhu, director of Aruvi. The music is composed by Vijay Antony himself. Shelly has done the cinematography. The heroine Trupti is making her debut as an actress. Directors came to Vijay Antony in droves for this ceremony and expressed their happiness and wishes. Also, celebrities who attended the event spoke,
Singer Shobha Chandrasekhar said, “Vijay Antony is one of my family. I was in a different place today. He invited me to this event, and I immediately came. Everyone knows that my husband introduced him for the first time in the film Sukran. He brought him with a different name then. My husband named him Vijay Antony. Everyone knows that my husband is a zodiac sign. He is also a music composer and actor and has remained a zodiac sign till today, what is wrong with him? He made his debut in 2005 and has completed 24 films till now and this is his 25th film festival. The person who was composing music suddenly got the desire to act. He chooses each film and acts. I saw his first film at the Phoenix Mall in Velachery. Each of his films is different and innovative. He is already at a high place. However, I wish him to reach even higher places. Also, you have mentioned this Vijay sir. How is that Vijay sir? To the question, he is very good. “He gave it.” he said.
Producer Dhananjayan said, “I am very happy when I think that I have worked in 7 of Vijay Antony’s 25 films. We will travel to many more films. Recently, AR Murugadoss said that Vijay sir is a big company in Tamil cinema. Similarly, Vijay Antony sir, who was introduced by his father SC Chandrasekhar sir, is also a company. He is running a separate kingdom. Not only that, but in today’s era, when the cinema industry is very challenging and problematic, he keeps giving films one after another. It is surprising that all the films are successful. Similarly, he keeps working without getting tired. When we were going to Singapore, I fell asleep on the plane. But, he keeps working on subsequent films without sleeping. As Abdul Kalam said, his dream does not let him sleep. His dreams will succeed in 2026, we will talk about that later.
He keeps traveling with dreams of giving many innovations in cinema. As planned this morning, a hundred Sammy has officially announced the film. I request that this film should also be given to him as a successful film, just like Pichaikkaran and Morgan were huge hits.
He is acting in many films in a row. I am the only one who told him to take it slow. He is not afraid of anything. If you know a lot of things, you will get scared while analyzing them. Therefore, he will tell you not to take it too far.
He watches the film Gentle Woman on OTT and immediately calls Joshua and asks him to tell the story. He immediately makes it a lawyer and releases it. When I asked Joshua what his next film is, he said that Vijay Antony sir has confirmed the next film. Today I was shocked that he is working so fast.
Morgan was a huge commercial success. As soon as he wakes up in the morning, he asks how to make this film more commercially successful than the last film. I say let’s take it slow. But he is working so fast that he has to announce the next film in October. It is surprising to see his speed. There is.
Many producers should be created through you. Many people should benefit from it. This cinema industry should also grow a lot. Shakthi Thirumagan is the 25th film, this is just a beginning. I expect to speak like this in the 50th film as well.
Similarly, there can be no one who worships Arun Prabhu like Vijay Antony. When asked why Arun Prabhu sir did not come, he kept praising him everywhere he went, saying that he had a lot of work. He kept talking about him so much that it did not occur to me that a director did not come. I thought that I too had not praised directors like this. Arun Prabhu has given this film to the point of being called a top director in India and one of the five best directors in Tamil cinema. Congratulations to the heroine and everyone who worked in this film.” He said.
Actor / producer / music composer Vijay Antony said, “Thank you to everyone who came for the promotion of this film. It is not like I have acted in 25 films just now, it is like I acted in the film ‘Naan’ yesterday. 25 films do not refer only to the films in which I acted as the hero, we have mentioned that it is the 25th film including the films in which I acted in small roles.
I had told you that my favorite film is ‘Aruvi’ without knowing that I would act in Arun’s direction. But, when you messaged me, I didn’t believe it at all. I was looking at him in amazement when he was telling the story. When he was telling the first half, I felt that the budget of the film was very high. I have always acted in medium budget films. But when I heard the second half of the film, I was amazed. Because the second half is completely in the political arena. Even though the idea of a big budget, political film came to mind, I decided to act in this film. I thank Prabhu for waiting for me for 4 years and creating a story.
I showed the film to some of my friends and asked them if he had any hidden code. They said no, he had said it directly. I will watch it no matter which party it is, no matter what, this film is an art form. Arun Prabhu has directed such a powerful film.
The combination of Prabhu and Shelley has elevated the film to another level. I request them to work on many films together. Noor Sami will be released on May 1st. I hope that the film will be a bigger hit than Pichaikkaran. And to give an opportunity to many new artists, this company, which was Vijay Antony Films Corporation Private Limited, will become a public limited company from 2027. I request everyone to watch the film Sakthi Thirumagan on September 19th, thank you.” He said.
Director Arun Prabhu said, “Everyone who spoke here said great things, thank you to them. Come and watch the film in the theater on the 19th and tell me. This is a political film about the people. No matter what your expectations are, I hope this film will fulfill your expectations. Vijay Antony’s performance in this film will be different from other films in which Vijay Antony sir has acted.” He said.
Actor Ajay Deeshan said, “I have got the opportunity to grow up watching Vijay Antony sir since my childhood. So, it was a great pleasure for me to be on the stage of his 25th film. I usually watch Vijay Antony sir’s films. Similarly, after watching the film Sakthi Thirumagan, I asked, “What have you done sir?” He looked at me without understanding, did I say I was fine? Or not? He didn’t understand. Vijay Antony is a very gentle person, I couldn’t believe that he had acted in such a film.
I am a huge fan of Arun Prabhu sir, I saw Aruvi when I was in school and Vaaz last year. Both the films have done something for me. It is a great pleasure for him to work with Vijay Antony sir. If I have to talk about Vijay Antony sir, I am new to this industry, I have been in the film industry for 5 years. I worked with him, worked as an assistant director and now I have become an actor.
But, I have only recently understood the difficulty that many people in this industry cannot achieve, cannot release the films they have directed and cannot bring it to the people. But when I see Vijay Antony, who has been doing it properly for all his 25 films, it is amazing.
He does not see a film as an object, but as a child, and sees the director who carries it as a mother. I am happy to work with such a producer. I want to continue working in many more films. Sakthi Thirumagan has been excellent, this film will be a big success, thank you.” He said.
Heroine Trupti said, “When I come to Chennai, I feel like home and that’s how it is even now. Shakthi Thirumagan is my first film, thanks to Vijay Antony sir and Arun Prabhu sir who believed in me. The song Marudhu has come out well, Marudhu song is my ringtone in the coming days. I hope I get the opportunity to act in many more films. Thank you.” He said.
Actress Riya said, “Everyone who has been selected to act in this film has given excellent performances. I pray that this film is successful.” He said.
Actress Rini said, “I have played a small role in the film. I am grateful to Vijay Antony sir for giving me the opportunity to act in his 25th film. Arun sir’s film Aruvi made the Tamil film industry look back. It is a pleasure to act under his direction.” He said.
Director Sasi said, “In the three trailers of Shakthi Thirumagan, hero Vijay Antony appears after only one and a half minutes. That courage doesn’t come easily to anyone, and that’s what makes this film not a typical political thriller.
I watched the trailer of the film with my wife, and I watched her reaction, and then she didn’t comment after the trailer ended. I asked her how she was. Who was the director? I said, Arun, the director of Aruvi and Vaaz. She said, “That’s it” and left. That’s where your success lies. You are definitely not an ordinary director. I am really looking forward to this film. I hope the same feeling that I got from the trailer will be there in the film. I wish the film a huge success.” He said.
Director Suseendran said, “As Dhananjayan sir said, Vijay Antony is someone who takes on all the work, and I am very proud of him for giving opportunities to many new directors. If there is a good story, Vijay Antony’s office is always open. I pray to God that he gets all kinds of success, thank you.” He said.
Director Mithran Jawahar said, “I worked with Vijay Antony sir in the film Uthama Puthiran 15 years ago. He is the same as he was then, and it is very difficult to be like that in cinema.
His 25 films will be very unique. Everything from the story to the title of the film will be excellent. Vijay Antony is a person who can celebrate many important films in Tamil cinema, that is why his films are also being celebrated. 25 films is very impressive, you should act in many more films, congratulations.” He said.
Singer Vageesan said, “When I recorded the song of the film, the same feeling I got from Vijay Antony sir was also from Vijay Antony sir. Whether I sang correctly or there was a mistake in it, it was not visible on his face. But he will take whatever is needed. I am very grateful to Vijay Antony anna for giving me such a big opportunity.” He said.
Director Pradeep said, “I have been watching Vijay Antony sir since the first film. The next film is also a blockbuster. I asked him why you say you never sleep? He said, “Be a producer and see.” He said.
Director Anand said, “The reason why I am a director in my favorite field is Vijay Antony sir. He always says that he does not know. But he does everything with great confidence. The directors who have directed him have come to this stage less often. Many could not come, we will all come for the 50th film.” He said.
Director Andro said, “I am Vijay Antony’s classmate in college. I was amazed by his strength when he met with an accident during the film Pichaikkaran and recovered from it. He was in a coma for 4 days and even though the doctor told him not to ride a bike, he rode a bike with confidence. After that, he composed music for the film Sukran. After that, he acted and directed and Raja has been giving surprises one after another.” He said.
Director Anantha Krishnan said, “Even when everyone was saying that the film was good, I was facing some problems like the censor issue. I was very disappointed at that time. At that time, I received a call from Vijay Antony sir. He praised the film and said that it was good. I don’t know if any big actors from Sir’s place would call the director to watch a film and praise him. But from that day till today, he has been praising everyone. During the Corona period, he had a severe fever during the film Kodiyil Oruvan, but he quickly completed the film and did everything to make it a success.” He said.
Director Joshua said, “The last film I watched with my father was Sukran. If there is one actor who has acted in 25 films but has no fan base yet, it is Vijay Antony sir.” He said.
Director Vinayak said, “It has been a long time since I saw my Romeo, Love You sir. Vijay Antony sir treats people as humans. I learned how to be a human being from watching Sir. He is my hero. I was very happy when I heard that Arun was acting in the film. Like Aruvi, you will definitely have something to say about Sakthi Thirumagan. I wish Arun, Vijay Antony sir and everyone a huge success.” He said.
Director Peppin said, “The trailer is very good. It has created a lot of expectations. I have seen Aruvi in many theatres in Chennai and it is my favorite film. Similarly, I will watch Sakthi Thirumagan in all theatres in Chennai.”
Writer Paruti said, “After I started getting to know Sir closely, I realized that he is a great innocent. He doesn’t know from the outside, but when you get to know him closely, he gets surprised by even the smallest things. For example, during the Pooki film puja, we wrote the name of the film inside a coconut and broke it. Seeing that, Emba said that something was falling from the coconut. Then he took it out and showed it to everyone that this was Pooki. At that time, it was as if you had to say Pooki. Also, he didn’t pay much attention even when I raised my leg on the table and held it up.
During the Pooki puja, there was 10 minutes, and he asked me to tell a story during that time. He would always be working. Even when I came to this function, I came after giving him a story. Working is an addiction for him, and he would inject that addiction into everyone. He said it was a pleasure to work with him.
I first met him at the premiere of Arunai Aruvi. You have given a very wonderful political film, Arun. I have heard Sar’s background music, and it was amazing. “It was.” He said.
Actor Sel Murugan said, “Vijay Antony sir has given me a chance in his 25th film, I thank him. Dhananjayan sir told me about his hard work. I saw it firsthand in this film. He always has a laptop. I have heard many people say that we work in the cloud. But I don’t understand that. While this film was being shot, Morgan was released. Now Lawyer is also finished. Next, they have announced Noor Sami. The next film is also ready. We feel guilty when we see him working. After Steve Jobs, Vijay Antony sir is the one who uses computers the most. He said that he is a serious character in this film. Everyone talks about Shelly sir’s cinematography. I was surprised to see the bond between Shelly sir and Arun sir. Both of them communicate things through their eyes without using any language.” He said.
Actress Radha said, “Hello everyone, we are nothing without journalists. Neither is this cinema industry. The hero of this festival is Vijay Antony sir, he is a person who deserves the title of “Shakthi Thirumagan”. Coming to Chennai from the village, being a music composer, becoming an actor and now being a producer is a very difficult thing. This involves the lives of many people. You have brought light to the lives of many. You should continue to do this. Earlier, we used to like watching films of Super Good Films, all their films are excellent. Similarly, Vijay Antony Films Corporation is also producing films now. I pray that “Shakthi Thirumagan” will also be a huge success after many successful films, thank you.”
Producer Manoj Beno said, “As a friend of Vijay Antony, I have seen many platforms and shared many things, so I do not want to repeat what I have spoken about. At the same time, many people who have come here today know something that I thought only I knew. Many people have spoken about it here. This shows how many friends Vijay Antony has earned and what heights he has reached.
Even though I am a doctor, the first reason I came to the cinema industry is Vijay Antony. Similarly, from a young age, we are taught not to lie and not to cheat. Vijay Antony is someone who grew up honestly like that. Vijay Antony, his wife Fatima and his mother have a big role in that. Also, Vijay Antony does not consider anyone else as his competition, he considers himself his competition. That is the reason for his growth. I am proud when I think of Vijay Antony, congratulations to him.”
Actor Sunil said, “I will not talk much about the film, let it be a secret. I came to Chennai after 42 years, and then I had done an interview with Chitra Lakshmanan sir, and after watching it, Arun sir called me. I was working in a bank in America, and now I have come in front of the camera after 42 years. I am grateful to Arun Prabhu and Vijay Antony sir for giving me the opportunity to act in this film.”
Master Keshav Raj said, “I have played the role of Vijay Antony sir as a child in this film. I did not get the opportunity to work with him. The entire crew of the film took good care of me. Arun sir speaks very patiently, I have to go near him and talk. It was a pleasure to work with him.”
