Vijay Antony’s latest film, Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan, hit theaters on August 2, 2024, receiving mixed reviews. Directed by Vijay Milton, the suspense thriller has been mired in controversy since its release. A major point of contention arose when the film was made available on Prime Video just two weeks after its theatrical debut, violating the typical 28-day OTT release policy. This unexpected early streaming has surprised fans and could create complications for future projects by Vijay Antony or other filmmakers.
During the theatrical run, director Vijay Milton publicly voiced concerns over an additional one-minute scene inserted into the film’s introduction without his consent. Milton took to social media to express his frustration, noting that the scene inadvertently served as a spoiler. Following his complaints, the scene was removed from the film. Vijay Antony, the film’s lead actor, clarified that he was not involved in the addition of the scene, despite rumors to the contrary circulating online. Despite these efforts, the film struggled to maintain its presence in theaters, failing to complete a full two-week run on most screens due to the influx of new releases.
The film boasts a strong cast, including Sarathkumar, Sathyaraj, Saranya Ponvannan, Megha Akash, Dhananjay, and Murali Sharma. The music for Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan was composed by Achu Rajamani, with cinematography by Vijay Milton and editing by Praveen K. L.
