Tamil actor Soori got emotional and teary-eyed at the promotional event of his upcoming film Mandaadi when lyricist Pa Vijay read a poem he wrote for him on stage. Soori did odd jobs and worked for daily wages before he found his footing in cinema. Vijay spoke of when Soori would hang from a rope to paint on walls, but he is now a celebrated actor.
When Vijay began speaking about Soori on stage, the actor’s fans let out cheers that made the lyricist pause. His success isn’t a normal one. Everyone brings bouquets and gifts to him. I decided I wanted to give him something more, so I wrote him a poem. He also added, “Once upon a time, you hung on a rope and painted walls. The actor stood up, wiped away tears and folded his hands in gratitude.
He continued and said, “Soori is proof that an ordinary man can work in cinema and make history. Soori, who was smiling widely, became teary-eyed and emotional as Vijay said, “Until yesterday, you were like a piece of paper that flew in the wind. Today, cinema is lifting you on its shoulders and taking you to the top.
About Soori and his career
He took up odd jobs in the city to make ends meet. He would work as a junior artist in uncredited roles for years. He worked in numerous films after that as a sidekick and comedian. He now has Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai and Mandaadi lined up for release this year. Mandaadi is a sports drama directed by Mathimaran Pugazhendhi and co-starring Telugu actor Suhas in his debut Tamil role, alongside Mahima Nambiar.
Ramalakshmanan Muthuchamy Thevar, who took the stage name Soori, moved to Chennai from Madurai in 1996 to become an actor. In 2023, Soori finally realised his dream when Vetrimaaran cast him as the protagonist of Viduthalai Parts 1 and 2. There has been no looking back for him after, with the actor working as a lead in films such as Garudan, Kottukkaali, and more in 2024. Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai, which also stars Nivin Pauly and Anjali, premiered at the 2024 International Film Festival Rotterdam to rave reviews. It will be released in theatres on October 1. The film will be released in theatres on September 10.
In 2009, he earned the suffix ‘parotta’ due to a scene in the film Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu.
Soori last starred in Maaman last year.
