Director Vignesh Shivan recently opened up about his early experiences working with actress Nayanthara, sharing candid insights into their professional and personal journey. His reflections reveal both the challenges he faced as a filmmaker and the strength of their relationship, which has grown despite public scrutiny.
First Meeting and Professional Bond
Vignesh recalled that when he first met Nayanthara, he was simply happy to have secured her dates for his project. However, he admitted he wasn’t in a confident space as a director. After three days of shooting, Nayanthara gave him a stern but motivating reminder: “Neenga Director… Neenga solratha 10x, 100x seirathu thaan en velai.” This statement boosted his confidence and reinforced her professionalism, showing how she valued his vision as a filmmaker.
Public Perception vs. Reality
He acknowledged that, like many in the public, he had formed an image of Nayanthara based on her past relationships and media coverage. But in real life, she turned out to be completely different—grounded, strong, and supportive. Vignesh admitted this realization made him understand how unfair life can be when people are judged by external narratives. He emphasized that one doesn’t need to prove anything to anyone; instead, the focus should be on living life authentically.
Early Phase of Love and Social Media Trolls
During the early days of their relationship, Nayanthara set a WhatsApp display picture of the two of them together. Unfortunately, the image was leaked to the public, leading to trolling on social media. Vignesh confessed that the negativity hurt him initially, as even his happy moments were mocked. He observed that many people online seemed to be in a cynical phase, which made trolling more common.
Learning to Laugh It Off
Over time, both Vignesh and Nayanthara learned to handle the criticism with humor. He compared their reaction to a classic Goundamani joke, saying they now laugh off the trolling instead of letting it affect them. This resilience has become a defining aspect of their relationship, showing how they balance love, work, and public attention with maturity and positivity.
