The 2003 Tamil film 'Puthiya Geethai', directed by KP Jagan, remains one of the most discussed movies in Tamil cinema history due to a controversial dialogue delivered by Vijay during a fight scene. The film, which featured an ensemble cast including Meera Jasmine, Amisha Patel, Kalabhavan Mani, Karunas, Nassar, and Sarath Babu, had music composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and background score by Karthik Raja. Although the movie received mixed reviews upon release, the dialogue in a fish market fight sequence sparked widespread debate and was interpreted by many as a reference to actor Ajith Kumar, leading to fan wars.
Director Reveals Vijay's Hesitation
Years later, director KP Jagan opened up about the making of that scene in an interview with Cinema Vikatan. He admitted that the idea for the controversial line came from him, driven by his fanhood for Vijay. However, Vijay reportedly advised against it from the beginning. According to Jagan, the actor told him clearly that such a line was unnecessary. "Vijay said we should not hate anyone and suggested we avoid that dialogue," the director explained.
Director Insisted Despite Actor's Objections
Despite Vijay's hesitation, KP Jagan insisted on keeping the dialogue in the film. He revealed that he repeatedly requested the actor to say it for the sake of the fans. "I told him, 'Please, sir, say it for the fans,' and I kept insisting," Jagan said. Eventually, Vijay agreed to perform the scene. In the film, the character delivers a bold line during a fight scene, which many viewers at that time believed was indirectly referring to actor Ajith Kumar. This interpretation sparked discussions among fans and media after the film's release.
Director Acknowledges Mistake
Looking back now, KP Jagan admitted that insisting on the dialogue was a mistake. The director said he later realized that such an approach was not appropriate. "At that age, I did not understand it properly. Later, I realized it was not a civilized way to handle things," he said. Jagan also mentioned that Vijay had warned him not to do anything unnecessary. Today, the director openly acknowledges that the decision was wrong and that he should have listened to Vijay.
The interview clip where Jagan shared this confession has now gone viral on social media, bringing the old controversy around 'Puthiya Geethai' back into discussion.
