The 2003 film ‘Puthiya Geethai’ is one of the most influential Tamil films ever made, and there was a huge controversy surrounding a crazy dialogue in the film that created a lot of buzz among fans. The film was directed by KP Jagan and starred Meera Jasmine, Amisha Patel, Kalabhavan Mani, Karunas, Nassar and Sarath Babu. The film had music composed by him Yuvan Shankar Rajawhile the back score was handled by Karthik Raja. Although the film received mixed reviews after its release, a particular fight scene in a fish market was discussed because of the bold dialogue it delivered. Vijay.
KP eat reveals that Vijay initially did not want an interview
Years later, director KP Jagan has spoken about the making of that scene and revealed that Vijay hesitated to say the dialogue. In a recent interview with Cinema Vikatan, the filmmaker admitted that the idea for the line came from him. “I am a big fan of Vijay. The fan in me wanted to enter that conversation,” he said. However, Vijay is said to have recommended it from the start. According to Jagan, the actor clearly told him that this line was unnecessary. “Vijay said that we should not hate anyone and suggested that we avoid that conversation,” explained the director.
The ‘Puthiya Geethai’ director admits that Vijay asked him to deliver the line
Despite Vijay’s doubts, KP Jagan said he insisted on keeping the dialogues in the film. He revealed that he repeatedly asked the actor to say it for the sake of his fans. “I said, ‘Please sir, say it for the fans,’ and I kept insisting,” Jagan said. Finally, Vijay agreed to perform the scene. In the film, the character delivers a bold line during a fight scene, which many viewers at the time thought was an indirect reference to the actor. Ajith Kumar. This interpretation sparked controversy among fans and the media after the film’s release.
KP Jagan called the decision a mistake
Looking back now, KP Jagan admitted that insisting on dialogue was a mistake. The director said that he later realized that such an approach was not appropriate. “At that age, I did not understand it well. Later, I realized that it was not a civilized way of handling things,” he said. Jagan also mentioned that Vijay had warned him not to do anything unnecessary. Today, the director openly admits that the decision was wrong and he should have listened to Vijay.The interview clip in which Jagan shared this confession has gone viral on social media, bringing back the old controversy surrounding ‘Puthiya Geethai’.
