Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Venkat Prabhu Clarifies Rumours Over Shelved Sivakarthikeyan Film Project
A film planned with actor Sivakarthikeyan and director Venkat Prabhu did not begin filming.
People became curious after Venkat’s father, Gangai Amaran, spoke about the delayed project.
Some fans thought his comments suggested that Sivakarthikeyan was responsible.
Venkat Prabhu said that was not the full story.
He explained that the project was delayed for several reasons.
He also said he and Sivakarthikeyan had no bad feelings toward each other.
Sivakarthikeyan replied that they were like family.
He said he hoped to work with Venkat Prabhu again soon.
Venkat Prabhu said his proposed film with Sivakarthikeyan stalled for several reasons.
He said his father, Gangai Amaran, did not know the complete story behind the delay.
Venkat Prabhu denied hard feelings and described Sivakarthikeyan as a close friend and brother.
Sivakarthikeyan said they were like family and expressed interest in collaborating with Venkat Prabhu soon.
The speculation followed the announcement of Sivakarthikeyan’s new project with Parking director Ramkumar Balakrishnan.
- Who
- Filmmaker Venkat Prabhu, actor Sivakarthikeyan, and Venkat’s father Gangai Amaran.
- What
- Venkat Prabhu clarified rumours about a shelved collaboration with Sivakarthikeyan.
- When
- Venkat Prabhu addressed the speculation on Monday.
- Where
- He issued the clarification on social media, including X.
- Why
- Rumours spread after Gangai Amaran discussed his son’s delayed project and after a different Sivakarthikeyan film was announced.
Rumour Interpretation
Direct Clarification
Cause of the project delay
Rumour Interpretation
Gangai Amaran’s remarks led fans to believe that Sivakarthikeyan was connected to the reason the project was delayed.
Direct Clarification
Venkat Prabhu said the project could not begin because of several reasons and that his father did not know the complete picture.
Relationship between the actor and filmmaker
Rumour Interpretation
The delayed project and resurfaced comments fueled speculation about a feud.
Direct Clarification
Venkat Prabhu and Sivakarthikeyan both said there were no apparent hard feelings and expressed a desire to work together again.
- Shelved project
- A proposed Venkat Prabhu-Sivakarthikeyan film did not take off.
- Venkat Prabhu’s explanation
- The project was delayed for various reasons.
- Relationship
- Venkat described Sivakarthikeyan as a dear friend and brother.
- Sivakarthikeyan’s response
- He said, “Sir, we are family,” and said he was waiting to collaborate with Venkat again.
- New project
- Sivakarthikeyan’s next project was announced with Ramkumar Balakrishnan, director of Parking.
- Current film
- Sivakarthikeyan is working on Seyon, directed by Sivakumar Murugesan.
- Production
- Seyon is backed by Raaj Kamal Films International.
