Vijay and Ajith started their careers at
around the same time and went on to achieve
superstardom. They are both lucky to have
a passionate fan following that literally
worships the ground they walk on. Their fans
swear by their favorite hero and when it comes
to discussing which actor is superior they
have been known to come to blows over the
issue in a manner that is reminiscent of the
fights between the Saivites and Vaishnavites
in an earlier age.
The stars in question themselves are former
rivals turned friends. And with Ajith’s
Mankatha and Vijay’s Velayudham due
to release in August, it looks like the titans
will clash again. They themselves share a
warm relationship now and have a friendly
rivalry going on. But their fans are another
matter, and will be passionately awaiting
the release of their favorite star’s
film and will go all out to settle the question
of supremacy. In honor of the momentous clash
to be, let us look at films of Ajith and Vijay
which released simultaneously.
Villain and Bhagavathi
Villain and Bhagavathi were released in November,
2002. Both set the cash registers ringing
and gave the careers of Ajith and Vijay a
big boost.
Thirumalai and Anjaneya
These films were released at the height of
the rivalry between Vijay and Ajith in October,
2003. Strong feelings ran high in both their
fan clubs and the arguments and clashes between
the warring factions became a cause for concern.
The stars had to ask their fans to desist
from the fighting.
Aadhi and Paramasivam
Aadhi was Vijay’s home production and
Paramasivam was P. Vasu release after blockbuster,
Chandramukhi. These films were released in
January, 2006. Prakash Raj and Seetha were
common to both films and both had the protagonists
in similar situations like dealing with the
loss of their family and their fight to avenge
them while simultaneously ridding society
of evil.
Alwar and Pokkiri
These films were Pongal releases in 2007.
The fans were still keeping the fires of the
rivalry burning.
Mankatha and Velayudham
The next installment of the epic clash between
these superstars will be seen this August.
Ajith and Vijay have wished each other the
best and have nothing but good words for each
other. It is one of the sweetest friendships
in the industry!
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