Fans of both Sivakarthikeyan and Vijay have warmly embraced the heartfelt words spoken by Sivakarthikeyan during the trailer launch of Madrasi, particularly his comments about Vijay.

Reflecting on being referred to as the “next Vijay”, Sivakarthikeyan affectionately stated that Vijay is like an elder brother to him. He also made a humble request on stage, asking fans not to call him “Kutty Thalapathy” or “Dhideer Thalapathy”.

The actor fondly recalled a time when he dreamt of acting in a film directed by A.R. Murugadoss. That dream has now become reality with Madrasi.

Speaking at the event, Sivakarthikeyan acknowledged the vital role fans play in shaping the legacy of stars. He highlighted how Vijay’s fans quickly became political supporters following his announcement of political entry after the film Jananaayakan. Similarly, he noted how Ajith continues to draw massive crowds even at events like car races, despite having disbanded his official fan club years ago.

He went on to praise Kamal Haasan’s loyal fan base, who have stood by him through highs and lows, and observed how Superstar Rajinikanth has sustained his stardom for over 50 years thanks to unwavering fan support.

One of the most talked-about moments in GOAT, directed by Venkat Prabhu, was a scene featuring both Vijay and Sivakarthikeyan, in which Vijay hands a gun to Siva. The moment sparked discussions and speculations, with some interpreting it as symbolic of Vijay passing the mantle.

Addressing the buzz, Sivakarthikeyan said:

“Many people appreciated the scene in GOAT where Vijay sir gave me a gun. At the same time, it sparked trolling and debate. Some said I was being portrayed as the ‘Next Thalapathy’, ‘Kutty Thalapathy’, or ‘Dhideer Thalapathy’. But I’ve never aspired to that. To me, he is always Annan, and I’ll always be his Thambi. That moment was simply a wonderful experience for me, nothing more.”

Sivakarthikeyan also spoke emotionally about finally working with A.R. Murugadoss:

“I acted in Maan Karate, which was produced by Murugadoss sir. He and Shankar sir were the chief guests at the audio launch. That day, I said I hoped to act under both their direction someday and that I would keep working hard until it happened. At the time, it was just a dream. Later, after a couple of my films became hits, people mocked me, asking when the Murugadoss film would happen. But I continued, using your applause as fuel. Today, that dream has come true — I’m standing here as the hero of Madrasi, directed by Murugadoss sir.”