Vishal says he had ‘major altercation’ with Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Red Giant Movies: ‘We shed blood, you sit inside an AC room and…’

Vishal claimed that the same incident occurred again during the release of Mark Antony. “I couldn’t digest what he was doing to me. I took the phone and said, ‘Who are you to tell me to postpone the film? Let the people decide which film should work.’ So, we released Mark Antony and it was a hit. It gave profit to my producer, a better life to director Aadhik Ravichandran, and a hit for me. If I had been silent, it wouldn’t have happened. I am sure there will be an issue for my upcoming film Rathanam as well. Nobody dares to say this out. If all the producers come together, the film industry will be on a different level. One should draw a line between business and friendship.”

Vishal said that everyone in the industry has toiled a lot and no one can claim that the industry is owned by them. “It would backfire majorly someday. I will face whatever problem I get for Rathnam.”

Vishal has also assured that he is entering politics ahead of the 2026 state election. Many rumors are making the rounds claiming that the actor will be joining the Bharatiya Janata Party, but the actor has not confirmed his allegiance yet. “Let’s decide whether I am contesting alone or joining a party later,” he said.

Vishal will next be seen in Rathnam, directed by Hari. Also starring Priya Bhavani Shankar, the film is set to be released on April 26. Touted to be a rural action drama, the film also has Samuthirakani, Vijayakumar, and Gautham Menon in pivotal roles.