Actress Tamannaah Bhatia recently opened up about her experiences working with some of Bollywood and South Indian cinema’s biggest stars, sharing why she addresses some as “sir” and expressing her strong admiration for Vijay Sethupathi’s acting prowess.
Respecting Veterans: The “Sir” Factor
Tamannaah explained her habit of calling certain co-stars “sir,” specifically mentioning Ajay Devgn. She first worked with him on the 2013 film, *Himmatwala*, when she was quite young.
“In my head, I know him for a very long time,” Tamannaah shared in an interview. This long-standing connection from her earlier career days is why she continues to use the respectful “sir” honorific for him.
Fans can look forward to seeing Tamannaah reunite with Ajay Devgn in their upcoming film, *Ranger*, which also stars Sanjay Dutt.
“I Hate That He’s So Good”: Praising Vijay Sethupathi
Switching gears, Tamannaah spoke effusively about her experience working with Vijay Sethupathi in the 2016 Tamil film *Dharma Durai*. She described it as one of her “really, really good works,” highlighting its sensitive and well-told story.
Her admiration for Sethupathi was clear. “Vijay Sethupathi has done so many amazing, amazing characters, but he’s another person who’s very good. I hate it he’s so good,” she confessed, playfully acknowledging his exceptional talent.
Tamannaah particularly loves Sethupathi’s demeanor. “He’s also such a nonchalant, relaxed, and chill person. I think I love that about him. He’s the epitome of cool,” she added, finding his effortless style truly impressive.
Learning from The Best
The actress noted that Sethupathi’s easy acting style reminds her of the late, legendary actor Irrfan Khan. She found working with Sethupathi to be incredibly easy and inspiring.
“In fact, when I did *Dharma Durai*, I think there was a shift in my performances because I’m also learning from my co-stars,” Tamannaah explained. She continuously observes and learns from different actors.
She credits Vijay Sethupathi as one person from whom she adopted a “cool and calm approach” to her own performances.
A Diverse Career Path
Tamannaah Bhatia, who debuted in 2005, has carved a unique niche for herself, successfully balancing projects across Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil cinema. She gained widespread recognition for her role in SS Rajamouli’s blockbuster *Baahubali* franchise.
Looking ahead, Tamannaah has a busy slate. Besides *Ranger*, she is set to appear in Rohit Shetty’s biopic on former Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria, and will star opposite Sidharth Malhotra in *Vvan: Force of the Forest*. She will also headline the show *Are You A Partner?*, alongside Diana Penty.
- Tamannaah calls Ajay Devgn “sir” due to their long-standing professional relationship since her early career.
- She humorously admitted to “hating” how good Vijay Sethupathi is as an actor.
- Tamannaah admires Sethupathi’s “nonchalant, relaxed, and chill” personality and compares his effortless style to Irrfan Khan.
- She credits Vijay Sethupathi for inspiring a “cool and calm approach” in her own acting performances.
Tamannaah Bhatia continues to be a prominent figure in Indian cinema, constantly evolving and drawing inspiration from her acclaimed peers.
