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Vaiyapuri Joins Instagram After Director Rejection
Vaiyapuri is a famous Tamil actor known for his comedy roles in movies.
He recently joined Instagram because a director didn't want to meet him, saying he was too old and not on social media.
This made Vaiyapuri feel sad, so he decided to start an Instagram account to show he's still active in the film industry.
He now has over 171,000 followers and is happy to see the love from his fans.
Before acting, he worked as a hotel waiter and has been in many popular Tamil movies and a reality show called Bigg Boss Tamil.
Vaiyapuri joined Instagram on August 1 after a director refused to meet him due to his lack of social media presence.
The director considered him an 'old artiste' and preferred actors with a social media presence.
Vaiyapuri has gained over 171,000 followers on Instagram in just one month.
He aims to share his experiences and remind the industry that he is still active.
Vaiyapuri is known for his roles in films like Thullatha Manamum Thullum, Gemini, and Pokkiri, and appeared in Bigg Boss Tamil.
- Who
- Vaiyapuri, a Tamil actor
- What
- Joined Instagram after a director refused to meet him due to his lack of social media presence
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- When
- August 1
- Why
- To stay relevant in the industry and share his experiences
Key facts
- Actor
- Vaiyapuri
- Instagram Join Date
- August 1
- Followers
- 171K
- Notable Films
- Thullatha Manamum Thullum, Gemini, Pokkiri, Raavanan
- Reality Show
- Bigg Boss Tamil (Season 1)
Quotes
Vaiyapuri
Tamil actor explaining how the rejection led him to join Instagram
“That really hurt me. I started wondering, ‘Why shouldn’t I start an Instagram account?’ I didn’t know much about it, but I realised that new directors these days are very interested in Instagram and Facebook.”
indianexpress.com
“So I thought, at least to remind them that I’m still around, I could start sharing my experiences and the things I’ve learned over the years. That’s why I started this account.”
indianexpress.com
The director
Director whose refusal prompted Vaiyapuri to reconsider his absence from social media
“He’s an old artiste. Tell him I’m not interested in meeting him.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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