EXCLUSIVE: "That was just RJ Balaji babbling" - Vignesh Shivan opens up about Thaana Serndha Koottam scene! FULL VIDEO HERE!

Vignesh Shivan is one of the notable directors of the Tamil film industry who has made four hit film so far. He made his debut with the film Podaa Podi and his second film was Naanum Rowdy Dhaan. Thaana Serndha Koottam was his third film which was the remake of a hit Hindi film titled Special 26 and had Suriya as the lead. The film had a huge star cast that includes Keerthy Suresh, Ramya Krishnan, RJ Balaji, Karthik, Senthil and Suresh Chandra in important roles. His recent film Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal was released last year. He is also a well-known lyricist who has penned lyrics for multiple hit songs featuring many top heroes.

Galatta Media, known for organising astounding events, organised a fans Festival for the director Vignesh Shivan. In a special segment, where scenes from his films were played and he shared some detail and making of the scenes and the movie. When a scene from Thaana Serndha Koottam where RJ Balaji would be interviewed by Suriya's team was played. “That was all just him babbling…" said the director jokingly. He then said “We discussed and made it ready. I don’t think I can write something this deep on my own. When RJ Balaji and I discussed we came up with that and linked it with that second chance. After that, when we discussed, it was what he developed. He has that knowledge. So, it's a collaborative effort. We have to give the credit to RJ Balaji also.” said the director

RJ Balaji also played an important role in the film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan as a close friend of Vijay Sethupathi’s character in the film. RJ Balaji has revealed about his friendship with Vignesh Shivan and his role in the film. In Thaana Serndha Koottam, he played a different character as a nerdy, educated person who wants to join the CBI.