Malayalam cinema legend Mohanlal and Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay once shared the big screen in the 2014 action thriller Jilla. Following Vijay's political party's victory in the recent elections, Mohanlal extended his heartfelt congratulations. Meanwhile, fans have been actively sharing throwback behind-the-scenes stills from their film.
BTS Moment from the Sets
In one of the pictures from the movie's sets, Vijay and Mohanlal can be seen sitting together in their costumes. The Malayalam icon is dressed in a white shirt, while Vijay dons a police uniform. The 'Patriot' actor is seen inserting one earphone into Vijay's ears while he seems to be untangling the other. These images bring back fond memories for fans who watched the two together on the big screen.
Mohanlal on Vijay's Party's Win
After Vijay's resounding victory in the elections, Mohanlal praised Vijay and the faith the people have placed in him, urging him to wear it with pride and purpose. On his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Mohanlal wrote, "Congratulations, dear Vijay, on this wonderful victory. The people have chosen you; their trust is a true honour. I am sure you will wear it with pride and purpose as you embark on this new journey of service. My best wishes to you and your team. @TVKVijayHQ."
Earlier, during an interaction with the media, the Malayalam actor expressed his feelings towards Thalapathy, saying, "I have known him earlier. We have met each other at a few functions but never had the opportunity to interact frequently. I feel that he is my younger brother."
About 'Jilla'
Released on January 10, 2014, Jilla revolves around a crime boss and his adopted son who becomes a police officer. Their conflict and emotional journey made the film powerful. The movie also features Kajal Aggarwal as the female lead, with Soori, Sampath Raj, Nivetha Thomas, and Pradeep Rawat in supporting roles.
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