Hyderabad: It does no purpose to argue over who is a better director between Lokesh Kanagaraj and Gautham Vasudev Menon. Both directors have used their distinctive aesthetic philosophies to demonstrate their extraordinary abilities in the eras in which they worked. While Lokesh has established himself as a master of action movies, Gautham is known for his romantic flicks.
Despite the fact that they might not seem to have much in common, they are connected by the bond that they share with popular actor Kamal Haasan. Both of the filmmakers have produced films that have grown to be some of Kamal's most lucrative projects throughout the years. Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006), a neo-noir action crime thriller directed by Gautham, is still regarded as one of Kamal's most profound and powerful movies. Similarly, Lokesh's Vikram (2022) became Kamal's biggest career hit in recent times.
With the re-release of Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu on its 17th anniversary, a discussion has erupted online on whether Lokesh or Gautham is Kamal Haasan's biggest fan. While some defended Gautham, others immediately supported Lokesh. Surprisingly, both directors have weighed in on the discussion and expressed their opinions, setting off a social media frenzy.
"Looks like GVM @menongautham has won the battle for Best Fan Boy Director for me," said a Twitterati, adding, "I apologize, Lokesh @Dir_Lokesh brother." To this, Lokesh replied, "There is no need for any doubt, bro; GVM sir is."