The success of ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ gave Vishnu Vishal: many will celebrate. The film crossed Rs 46 crore at the worldwide box office, making it one of the actor’s biggest commercial successes in recent years. The numbers impressed the trade, but: Vishnu: Vishal: says that emotional connection with the audience is very important to him. After a period of mixed results at the box office, the actor is enjoying a strong comeback and is looking forward to his upcoming films with renewed confidence.
Vishnu Vishal reveals how: Aamir Khan helped him through difficult times
Vishnu Vishal talks about his deep friendship with the Bollywood superstar Aamir: Khan and the valuable advice he received during one of the most difficult phases of his career in an interview with Variety India. “Whenever I feel down, I reach out to Aamir sir. He always encourages me and reminds me that there is always a chance to rise,” said Vishnu. Recalling Aamir’s words, he added, “He told me, ‘Vishnu, if you enter a negative zone, you always stay there. You are talented, I have seen your films. You understand scripts well. Just stay focused. Ups and downs happen in cinema. Even I faced it. Laal Singh Chadha did not do well. If it happens to me, it can happen to anyone. So don’t lose hope.'” Vishnu said those words stuck with him and gave him the confidence to move forward.
Aamir Khan’s praise for ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’
The actor also shared that Aamir Khan was one of the first people he informed after ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ opened strongly at the box office. “I sent him a screenshot of the weekend collections after the first week. He was very happy and called me immediately,” recalls Vishnu. He added, “He told me, ‘Vishnu, I am very happy that you are back.’ Hearing that from him made this achievement even more special. Vishnu also revealed that their friendship improved when Aamir Khan stayed with his family in Chennai during his mother’s treatment. Later, the Bollywood star also helped Vishnu Vishal and his wife, Jwala Gutta, by introducing them to an IVF specialist in Mumbai. Actor Aamir Khan even shared the inspiration behind their daughter Mira’s name.
The actor remains focused on meaningful films after a successful comeback
While ‘Gatta Kusthi 2’ brought back his winning streak, Vishnu Vishal says it hasn’t changed the way he chooses films. “I have not changed anything. I believe every film has its own audience. My only focus is to make a good film, not to chase numbers,” he said. The actor is currently working on ‘Irandu Vaanam,’ his first full-fledged romantic film, and another boxing-based project directed by Arunraja Kamaraj.