Two of the South Indian cinema heavyweights collaborated in the 2014 action thriller ‘Jilla’. Let’s take a look back at when actor Joe Malloori recalled a touching moment from the sets about Vijay.
He shared how the Tamil star once hosted Mohanlal and his family for dinner.
Vijay hosting Mohanlal and family
According to a report by News18, Joe earlier shared that Vijay invited Mohanlal, his wife, and him for dinner. They went to Vijay’s house at 7 pm. Vijay, his wife, and his two children welcomed them with smiles. Everything felt warm and happy. It was like visiting a close friend, not a big star.
When dinner started, only the guests were served. Vijay did not sit to eat. Mohanlal asked him many times to join. But Vijay said no. He stood and served food instead. He wanted his guests to eat first. He did not think about himself. Joe said this showed how caring Vijay is. He always makes sure others are happy before himself.
A light-hearted moment on set
The next day, Joe joked with Vijay. He said, “Eat Vijay eat Vijay. You’re too used to waiting until everyone else has eaten.” These small moments made their bond strong during the film.
About ‘Jilla’
Speaking about the film, ‘Jilla’ was released on January 10, 2014. The story was about a crime boss and his adopted son who becomes a police officer. Their fight and emotions made the film powerful.
Talking about their current work, Mohanlal’s latest film is enjoying a theatrical release with ‘Patriot’, where he reunites with another Malayalam legend, Mammootty. The film was released on May 21, 2026.
Meanwhile, Vijay Thalapathy’s last film ‘Jana Nayagan’ was to release on January 9, 2026. However, due to a prolonged legal battle with the CBFC and later it getting leaked online, it led to a delay in its theatrical release.
