3 min learnNew DelhiUp to date: Aug 9, 2026 09:51 AM IST
Actor-turned-politician and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s son, Jason Sanjay, is all set to make his directorial debut with the Sundeep Kishan-starrer Sigma. Whereas the movie is slated for an August launch, Jason has been actively selling it. He lately appeared for an interview with Telugu anchor Suma on her YouTube channel, the place he opened up about his bond along with his dad and mom and credited his father for giving him the liberty to discover his pursuits relatively than forcing any selections on him.
Talking about his father Vijay’s assist, Jason mentioned, “I’ve been to units from a younger age, so I used to be capable of normalise that feeling. Plenty of my pals noticed cinema as pure leisure from an viewers standpoint, however as a result of I’ve been concerned in that and I’ve seen my father in that occupation for thus a few years, I at all times had that curiosity from a younger age. However then, once I advised him I needed to go abroad, be impartial and pursue filmmaking as a course, he didn’t hesitate. He was the primary one to present me a inexperienced sign as a result of he has been within the business for thus lengthy. Greater than my mom and my sister, he really understood the significance of it. He was additionally very joyful to know that there are lots of programs with regard to cinema and filmmaking now.”
He added, “He mentioned, ‘You go do the course, then solely you’ll perceive what you want, what’s working for you, and whether or not you even like this occupation. So that you get an understanding of your self.’ So he’s very supportive of that.”
Whereas Jason Sanjay is now making his directorial debut, he had already ventured into performing as a toddler artist within the 2009 movie Vettaikaaran. Nonetheless, wanting again, he now questions the necessity for his presence within the Vijay movie.
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“I believe I used to be eight or 9 years outdated. We shot in Rajahmundry. And I keep in mind my father got here and advised me he had an concept, he needed me to be part of it. I mentioned okay. The boldness got here from the truth that I used to be used to units and had been comfy with crew members. It was a really regular feeling. Now, when I’m all grown up, I look again and assume, what was the necessity for me within the film? It has no connection to it.”
Jason additionally spoke about his mom, Sangeetha, who has now withdrawn her divorce case towards Vijay.
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Talking about his mom, Jason mentioned, “Until date, she treats me like a child. After I began to work, I haven’t been capable of spend time along with her. However she continually retains a test on me and at all times has been my greatest cheerleader, motivating me always. I’m ready for her to look at the movie and provides me suggestions. She could be very clear and trustworthy along with her opinions.”
Lastly, talking about his sister, Jason mentioned, “We had been like cat and mouse rising up, however after we grew up, we grew to become nearer. The lengthy distance has strengthened our bond.”
