RJ Balaji Praises Atlee’s Inspiring Journey

Actor Suriya’s upcoming film Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji, is set to release on May 14.
The film features a strong cast including Trisha Krishnan, Swasika, Shivada, Indrans, and Yogi Babu.
As part of the film’s promotions, RJ Balaji has been giving several interviews about the movie and his experiences in cinema.
In one such interview, he was asked which filmmaker’s journey he admires the most.
He spoke about filmmaker Atlee Kumar, saying he finds his journey very inspiring.
RJ Balaji recalled that during his time as a radio jockey, he had even criticized Atlee’s film “Raja Rani.”
However, he said that seeing Atlee’s growth in the film industry today is very motivating.
He appreciated how Atlee directed films like “Theri” with actor Vijay, using relatively new technicians at the time.
He also praised Atlee’s confidence in working with large-scale projects, including films with big stars like Shah Rukh Khan.
RJ Balaji mentioned that it is not just the box office success, but the impact and excitement created by Atlee’s films that stand out.
He further noted that Atlee is now working on a film with Allu Arjun, showing his continued rise in the industry.
Overall, RJ Balaji said Atlee’s journey from small beginnings to working on massive films is truly inspiring for many young filmmakers.