Director Bala gets emotional over Mari Selvaraj’s advice at 'My Lord' press meet, says 'I will never forget'

Directed by Raju Murugan, 'My Lord' stars Sasikumar, Chaithra, and Guru Somasundaram. The release date of the movie is February 13. The event also saw celebrities like TJ Gnanavel, Prem Kumar, Vijay Milton, and Ravikumar. However, the highlight of the evening was the emotional exchange between directors Bala and Mari Selvaraj, which expressed a mutual respect for each other and also the artistic brotherhood they share.

Bala’s emotional response to Mari Selvaraj’s words

During the press event for the film 'My Lord', director Bala delivered a speech and addressed the feedback and "advice" shared by his fellow filmmaker Mari Selvaraj. Bala reflected, "When you truly admire someone, everything they do becomes fascinating."




This sentiment extended to his long-time collaborator Sasikumar as Bala noted that he finds Sasikumar’s work consistently engaging because he views him as a mentor, a supportive brother, and an exceptional human being.

Praise for Raju Murugan’s creative courage

Director Bala’s appearance at the press meet was truly impressive. Even though he is a senior filmmaker, he didn't act like a boss or try to control the conversation. Instead, when Mari Selvaraj offered him advice, Bala responded with incredible maturity and kindness. Rather than being offended, he listened carefully and showed great respect. This event for the movie 'My Lord' wasn't just another boring marketing show; it was a beautiful moment where two talented creators showed genuine love for each other's work.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”