Actor Soori, who has made a successful transition from comedian to leading man, is enjoying the biggest phase of his career following the massive success of ‘Mandaadi.’ However, a video showing Soori losing his cool during a public event has now caught the attention of netizens. The incident reportedly took place when he was invited to announce a winner, and the event’s hosts made sarcastic remarks as he prepared to read the name on a card. His sharp response to their comments has since become a talking point on social media.
Soori responds sharply after hosts appear to mock him on stage
The viral video shows Soori holding a card and getting ready to announce the winner when the hosts ask him, in a seemingly sarcastic tone, whose name he is going to call. Their remarks appeared to suggest that the actor might have difficulty reading the name. Soori immediately responded, making it clear that he would announce the name printed on the card. “I will call the name that is on the card. I will call your personal name later. You will know whom I am calling after I announce it,” he reportedly said. The hosts then apologised, bringing the awkward exchange to an end. The clip has since sparked online debate, with several viewers arguing whether the remarks crossed a line.
‘Mandaadi’ success marks a major turning point in Soori’s career
The incident comes at a time when Soori is enjoying one of the biggest phases of his career. After earning recognition as a comedian, he stepped into lead roles with Vetrimaaran’s ‘Viduthalai,’ which brought him considerable praise for his performance. He then carried on with films like ‘Garudan,’ ‘Maaman,’ ‘Kottukkaali,’ and ‘Viduthalai 2.’ But ‘Mandaadi’ has proved to be a big commercial milestone for the actor. The film crossed the Rs 150 crore mark worldwide and cemented his status as a bankable leading man. Its success has also raised expectations about the kinds of roles he could take on in the coming years.
Soori rejects claims that he has forgotten his early career
Meanwhile, Soori has also responded to claims that he no longer remembers his early days in cinema. Reports about his alleged objection to being called “Parotta Soori,” a nickname associated with his breakthrough in ‘Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu,’ recently sparked discussion. The actor denied forgetting the film and explained that it remains deeply important to him. He even revealed that he named his daughter Vennila in connection with his memories of the movie.After ‘Mandaai,’ Soori is set to work with director R. Ravikumar on his upcoming project. As his career continues to grow, the latest stage incident has put his reaction to public teasing under the spotlight.