'Suriya 41' is not shelved! Suriya confirms with BTS image
What's the story
It was announced in March this year that Tamil actor Suriya will be collaborating with acclaimed filmmaker Bala for a project tentatively titled Suriya 41.
Shortly after that, rumors surfaced that the makers have decided to call it off.
However, Suriya has now cleared the air by sharing a behind-the-scenes picture with Bala, captioning it: "Waiting to be back on sets...!! #Suriya41."
Here's more.
Context
Why does this story matter?
This upcoming project marks Bala's fourth collaboration with Suriya.
They earlier joined hands for Suriya's breakthrough film Nandha (2001) and the National Film Awards-winning movie Pithamagan (2003).
Apart from these, Suriya made a cameo appearance in Bala's Avan Ivan (2011).
And now, the duo is collaborating again after 11 years.
It makes this film an important one for both of them.
Twitter Post
Take a look at the photo here
Waiting to be back on sets…!! #Suriya41 pic.twitter.com/enuJ5MNbZJ
— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) May 26, 2022
Details
Krithi Shetty is onboard to play female lead
It was announced in April this year that Suriya 41 will have Telugu actor Krithi Shetty as the co-lead.
Malayalam actor Mamitha Baiju has been roped in to play a key supporting role.
Though the exact roles have not been revealed yet, it is reported that Suriya will play a dual role out of which, one will be deaf and the other mute.
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GV Prakash Kumar will compose music for 'Suriya 41'
GV Prakash Kumar has been roped in to compose the music for the movie.
To recall, Kumar has collaborated with Suriya in Soorarai Pottru in the past. And, all the songs in the 2020 film had turned out to be hit.
V Mayapandi is the art director, Sathish Suriya will do the edits, and Balasubramaniem will handle the camera work in the project.
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Suriya is busy with multiple ventures
Separately, Suriya and his wife, actor Jyotika are bankrolling the Hindi remake of his Sudha Kongara-directorial Soorarai Pottru under their 2D Entertainment banner.
Akshay Kumar and Radhika Madan are the lead actors.
On the acting front, Suriya has a film with director Hari titled Aruvaa, a film with Vetrimaaran titled Vaadivaasal, and a sci-fi drama with director Ravikumar.