Archive · 7 Sep 2026
Soori Recalls Vijay’s Laughter and Kindness on Jilla Sets
Soori talked about working with Vijay on the film Jilla.
He said Vijay laughed so much at funny moments that he sometimes could not finish a scene.
Vijay would even walk away and apologize when this happened.
Soori also said Vijay was usually calm and in control on set.
When actors made mistakes, Vijay helped them feel less nervous.
Soori remembered giving Vijay the keys to his first car.
Vijay drove it briefly and wished Soori would soon buy a bigger car.
Soori described Vijay as humble, caring and down-to-earth.
Soori said Vijay often broke takes by laughing uncontrollably at funny moments during the filming of Jilla.
According to Soori, Vijay would sometimes leave the scene and apologize when he could not continue acting.
Soori said Vijay helped nervous co-stars feel comfortable when they made mistakes during takes.
Soori recalled giving Vijay the keys to drive his first car as a gesture of respect.
Jilla, starring Vijay, Soori and Mohanlal, reportedly collected approximately Rs 85 crore at the box office.
- Who
- Actor Soori described his experiences working with Vijay, Nivetha Thomas and Mohanlal on Jilla.
- What
- Soori recalled Vijay’s laughter during takes, his support for nervous actors and a personal first-car memory.
- When
- The events occurred during the filming of Jilla; Soori also discussed the car story in a 2017 Behindwoods interview.
- Where
- The laughter and supportive interactions took place on the Jilla sets; Soori’s first car was driven by Vijay.
- Why
- Soori shared the memories to describe Vijay’s personality and his kindness toward fellow actors.
- Film
- Jilla
- Director
- R.T. Neason
- Production
- Produced by R.B. Choudary under Super Good Films
- Cast mentioned
- Vijay, Soori, Mohanlal and Nivetha Thomas
- Reported box office
- Approximately Rs 85 crore
- Car memory
- Soori gave Vijay the keys to drive his first car
- Soori’s later films
- Viduthalai Part 1, Viduthalai Part 2, Garudan and Kottukkaali