Vettaiyan actor Alencier Ley Lopez slams Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth for their ‘stylised acting’, says ‘I realised I couldn’t…’
Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan’s fans couldn’t contain their excitement at the time of the official announcement of Vettaiyan. Reason? Fans were excited to see two icons reunite on the big screen after 33 years.
The film – which has been directed by TJ Gnanavel and produced by Lyca Productions – had featured Rajinikanth in the role of a cop and Amitabh Bachchan had won hearts with his impeccable performance as a lawyer. Their fierce face-off in a courtroom scene continues to be one of the most unforgettable moments in the film. While the viewers are still in love with their onscreen chemistry, Malayalam actor Alencier Ley Lopez, who had essayed the role of a judge in the scene, didn’t find their performance flattering.
While promoting his Malayalam film Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal, Alencier spoke to the media about his experience of working with the superstars, and showed no qualms in slamming their ‘stylised form of acting’.
Alencier recalled their onscreen performances, and said, “During my pre-degree days, I saw Rajini sir stopping the whirring blades of a helicopter with his bare teeth. So, I wanted to see how he acts in front of the camera. During the Vettaiyan shoot, I saw him perform his stylised form of acting, using his body language before walking out of the courtroom. Then, Amitabh Bachchan roared like a lion, and I had to act shocked after witnessing all this.”
During the interaction, he also explained his experience of working in Vettaiyan even though it was a single day shoot. “I was sent a flight ticket to Mumbai and given accommodation at a five-star hotel. I just had to sit there as a judge for one shot, and opposite me, on either side, were Amitabh Bachchan sir and Rajinikanth sir.”
Vettaiyan revolved around a senior police officer – played by Rajinikanth – who accidentally shoots an innocent person during an encounter while he investigates the murder of a teacher. The cast also featureed Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, Dushara Vijayan, Rohini, Rao Ramesh, Abhirami, and Ramesh Thilak. An average grosser, the film had collected ₹253 crore worldwide.
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