Many successful movies starring big-name actors like Vikram, Suriya, Sathyaraj, and others were supported by
producer VA Durai. Yet, since the COVID-19 lockdown, his living circumstances have been worse. Recently, the
producer posted a video asking for support for his medical care, and Suriya stepped up with some financial support.
There are rumours that VA Durai is ill and has been staying at his friend's
house alone because he has no one to take care of him. His legs reportedly have significant wounds as well. The friend of the
producer uploaded a video to
social media to ask for support for his medical care, saying it would be wonderful if someone could assist Durai in this challenging circumstance. Suriya saw the video someway, and now he is standing up for the director. According to reports, the
jai Bhim actor paid VA Durai Rs 2 lakhs for his initial care.
Pithamagan, a massive hit directed by
bala and starring Suriya, was produced by VA Durai. Vikram, Suriya, Laila, and
sangeetha all appear in the movie. Pithamagan, a 2003 release, rose to prominence as one of
tamil cinema's best successes. The
movie also won a National Award, a Filmfare Award, and other accolades. In the early 2000s, VA Durai worked with actor
sathyaraj and
director Sakthi
chidambaram on a number of projects through his production and distribution firm, Evergreen
cinema International, before experiencing financial difficulties while working on Bala's Pithamagan (2003).