Yogi Babu on Vaazhai: I wonder how Mari managed to shroud his tragedy

Comedian Yogi Babu, who worked with Mari Selvaraj in Pariyerum Perumal, praised the director for his latest film, Vaazhai.

In a video, Yogi said while working in Pariyerum Perumal he was able to understand that some real incidents in Mari's life have inspired him to write certain scenes. "Even in those days, never have I imagined that Mari had a bigger tragedy shown in Vaazhai shrouded in him. The film really moved me," he added.

The film that was released on August 23 opened to generally positive reviews from the audience and critics. The CE review of the film reads, "Director Mari Selvaraj, who has a knack for arresting his audience with deeply personal and affecting stories, has pulled out a page from his life with Vaazhai, a film so tender that it tugs at your heartstrings and then uproots it all at once."

Vaazhai stars Ponvel M, Raghul R, Kalaiyarasan, Nikhila Vimal, J Sathish Kumar, Dhivya Duraisamy, and Janaki. It marks the debut of Mari Selvaraj as a producer; he produced it with his wife, Divya.

On the technical front, Vaazhai has cinematography by Theni Eswar, editing by Suriya Pradhaman, and music by Santhosh Narayanan.