Venkat Prabhu Clarifies on Shelved Project with Sivakarthikeyan
Director Venkat Prabhu addresses rumors surrounding his shelved project with actor Sivakarthikeyan, emphasizing their friendship.
Venkat Prabhu's project with Sivakarthikeyan has been shelved due to unspecified reasons.
Prabhu clarified that he does not blame Sivakarthikeyan for the delays.
Both Prabhu and Sivakarthikeyan expressed their desire to collaborate in the future.
On Friday, the filming of Sivakarthikeyan's new project, tentatively titled SK27 and directed by Ramkumar Balakrishnan, commenced. This film is produced by Sathya Jyothi Films. Initially, Venkat Prabhu was set to direct this project, but recent announcements indicated that it has been shelved. Following this news, comments from Gangai Amaran, Venkat Prabhu's father, surfaced online, hinting at the reasons behind the project's cancellation without directly naming the actor involved.
Gangai Amaran suggested that the delay in Venkat Prabhu's directorial work was due to one actor, leading many to speculate that he was referring to Sivakarthikeyan. The pre-production work for the film had taken place in the USA, where Venkat Prabhu had traveled for VFX tests. This context added to the intrigue surrounding the shelved project.
In response to the unfolding situation, Venkat Prabhu released a statement clarifying his stance. He expressed that Sivakarthikeyan is a dear friend and acknowledged the frustration that comes with delays in filmmaking. Prabhu emphasized that he cannot hold Sivakarthikeyan accountable for the situation, noting that he often keeps his professional matters private, even from family.
Venkat Prabhu further mentioned his willingness to collaborate with Sivakarthikeyan in the future when the right project arises. He urged fans and the public to cease speculation, stating that he is focused on his current projects and extending his best wishes to Sivakarthikeyan's ongoing work.
In a light-hearted response, Sivakarthikeyan acknowledged Venkat Prabhu's comments, reinforcing their familial bond and expressing his eagerness to work together in the future. As Sivakarthikeyan continues filming for Seyon and SK27, the anticipation for a potential collaboration with Venkat Prabhu remains high.
