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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Suriya 46' OTT rights sold for a whopping Rs 85 crore even before shoot begins: Report
'Suriya 46', the upcoming film starring Suriya and directed by 'Lucky Bhaskar' fame Venky Atluri is already creating waves even before going on floors. The film, currently tentatively titled 'Suriya 46', marks the first collaboration between the National Award-winning actor and the director known for his emotional storytelling. With high expectations riding on this project, it promises to be a unique blend of strong performances and engaging narrative, likely exploring a heartfelt theme in Venky Atluri's signature style. The official announcement regarding 'Suriya 46' was made by the makers a few days ago, and they unveiled pictures from the muhurat puja to launch the film. A record OTT deal According to Filmibeat, in a massive pre-release deal, Netflix has reportedly acquired the post-theatrical OTT streaming rights of the film for a staggering Rs 85 crore. This is one of the biggest digital deals for a South Indian film, underlining Suriya's growing popularity among global streaming audiences. The deal signals Netflix's confidence in the film's pan-Indian appeal and strong content, despite the project not having begun shooting yet. It also reinforces the trend of OTT platforms investing heavily in high-profile films with strong lead actors. Shooting to begin in May The shooting of 'Suriya 46' is scheduled to begin on May 30, with pre-production nearing completion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The team is reportedly planning a large-scale production with an emotional core that has become a hallmark of Venky Atluri's films. While the rest of the cast and technical crew details are expected to be announced soon, the OTT deal has already given the project a major head start in terms of publicity and market value. 'Retro' storms the box office Meanwhile, Suriya's recent release 'Retro', which is directed by Karthik Subbaraj , has been performing impressively at the box office. Released on May 1, the film opened to strong occupancy across major centers, particularly in Tamil Nadu, and has maintained steady collections through the week. 'Retro' reportedly crossed Rs 210 crore globally, fueled by Suriya's star power, the film's nostalgic theme, and positive word-of-mouth from audiences. The film's commercial success highlights its strong theatrical pull, proving that audience reception can often outweigh critical reception. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India.com
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Venky Atluri's ‘Suriya 46' Set For Summer 2026 Release
Mumbai : Tamil superstar Suriya's next film, titled 'Suriya 46,' has officially gone on the floors with a traditional pooja ceremony in Hyderabad. The film is directed by Venky Atluri and produced by Sithara Entertainments. The makers shared the news on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle. "The most anticipated #Suriya46 has been officially launched with a grand pooja ceremony! @Suriya\_offl x #VenkyAtluri unite to create magic on screen! Thank you #Trivikram garu for gracing and marking the beginning of this journey with the first clap. Shoot begins at the end of May! Catch it in theaters Summer 2026!" Sithara Entertainments wrote on X. Take a look The most anticipated #Suriya46 has been officially launched with a grand pooja ceremony! @Suriya_offl x #VenkyAtluri unite to create magic on screen! Thank you #Trivikram garu for gracing and marking the beginning of this journey with the first clap Shoot begins… — Sithara Entertainments (@SitharaEnts) May 19, 2025 G.V. Prakash Kumar will compose the music for the film, which stars Mamitha Baiju as the female lead. Raveena Tandon and Radhika Sarathkumar are also onboard in key roles. Earlier in April, while promoting his film 'Retro,' Suriya confirmed that he would be kicking off his next project, 'Suriya 46', with Atluri under the banner of Sithara Entertainments soon. "I have to announce this today. I have to start with Allu Arvind garu; the whole journey started with him. With his blessings -- you have been waiting for this announcement -- we are associating with Sithara Entertainments' Vamsi garu and my dear brother Venky here. This will be my next. As you've all been asking, after a long time, with a beautiful association and beautiful talent here, we will be doing my next Tamil film. I will be shooting and spending a lot of time here in beautiful Hyderabad," Suriya said at a press meet. Retro hit theaters on May 1. The film is directed by Karthik Subbaraj and marks his first collaboration with Suriya. It also stars Pooja Hegde. The actor was also seen in Kanguva, directed by Siva. The epic movie, which featured battle sequences and grand visuals, explored a story spanning 1,500 years into the past.
New Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Suriya 46 officially launched; Mamitha Baiju, Raveena Tandon join cast
Suriya's upcoming 46th project with director Venky Atluri has been officially launched with a pooja ceremony in Hyderabad. Director Trivikram Srinivas graced the occasion and gave the first clap for the film which is set to begin shooting by the end of May. The yet-to-be-titled film marks the first collaboration between Suriya and Venky Atluri. The film will have Mamitha Baiju playing the female lead. Senior Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon is also part of the project. The film has her acting in a Tamil film after 24 years, her last project being Kamal Haasan's Aalavandhan (2001). Radikaa Sarathkumar is set to play a prominent role as well. On the technical team, GV Prakash will be scoring the music for Suriya 46. He is reuniting with Venky Atluri for the third time after Vaathi (2023) and Lucky Baskhar (2024). This is also the composer's second film with Suriya after Soorarai Pottru (2020). Interestingly, GV Prakash and Mamitha Baiju also worked together in last year's Rebel, directed by Nikesh RS. The film marked her Tamil debut. Backed by Naga Vamsi's Sithara Entertainments, Suriya 46 is scheduled to be released in theatres during the Summer of 2026. Mamitha Baiju is working on a slew of Tamil Films with leading stars including Vijay's last film Jana Nayagan, Pradeep Ranganathan's Dude and Vishnu Vishal's Irandu Vaanam. Suriya was last seen in Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Up next, he has the tentatively titled Suriya 45, directed by RJ Balaji. The film stars Trisha as the female lead, along with Yogi Babu, popular Malayalam actor Indrans, Lubber Pandhu star Swasika, Sshivada, Natty, Supreeth Reddy, and Anagha Maya Ravi.
News18
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Suriya's Next With Venky Atluri Goes On Floors With Special Pooja Ceremony
Last Updated: Suriya, Venky Atluri, GV Prakash, and other members of the team also attended the ceremony Suriya 46 has been creating a lot of buzz since the actor's last project, Retro, became a box office hit. Fans have been eagerly waiting for details regarding Suriya 46. As per the latest updates, the project went on floors with a grand pooja ceremony on May 19. Suriya, Venky Atluri, GV Prakash, and other members of the team also attended the event. While there have been several rumours regarding who would be the lead actress, pictures from the ceremony hint at Mamitha Baiju joining the cast. The producers of Suriya 46, Sithara Entertainment, announced that the project went on floors with a slew of glimpses from the event. In the caption, they wrote, 'The most anticipated #Suriya46 has been officially launched with a grand pooja ceremony!@Suriya_offl x #VenkyAtluri unite to create magic on screen! Thank you #Trivikram garu for gracing and marking the beginning of this journey with the first clap Shoot begins at the end of May! Catch it in theaters Summer 2026!" Earlier speaking about the upcoming film at Retro's promotional event, Suriya stated,"This will be my next film. Many of you have been waiting for this. My next Tamil film is with Venky, and I will be spending a lot of time in beautiful Hyderabad. The shoot will begin from May," as quoted by Pinkvilla. Moreover, according to a Sun News report, Vijay Deverakonda is expected to be seen with Suriya in the film. However, neither the actor nor the filmmakers have publicly confirmed this news yet. The movie is set to hit theatres next year. Meanwhile, Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde, grossed Rs 235 crore globally. Joju George, Jayaram, and Karunakaran also co-star in the high-octane action drama, which was released on May 1. Santhosh Narayanan composed the music, and Kecha Khamphakdee was behind the action choreography. Prior to Retro, Suriya was seen in Kanguva, where he played both a warrior and a bounty hunter named Francis. The film also included Disha Patani and Bobby Deol in prominent roles. First Published:
Hans India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Suriya- Venky Atluri's film gets a grand launch with pooja ceremony
Suriya's 46th film was officially launched with a grand pooja ceremony in Hyderabad, marking the beginning of a promising bilingual venture under Sithara Entertainments. Titled as Production No. 33 for now, this film brings together acclaimed director Venky Atluri and the versatile star Suriya, sparking widespread excitement across the Tamil and Telugu film industries. Venky Atluri, known for emotionally engaging yet commercially viable hits like Sir/Vaathi and Lucky Baskhar, now partners with Suriya in what's being described as an ambitious cinematic offering. The film is expected to carry his signature storytelling style—blending heart with high entertainment. Suriya, a household name in both Tamil and Telugu cinema since Ghajini, returns in a full-fledged bilingual format, aiming to deliver a seamless experience to audiences across linguistic boundaries. The film stars Mamitha Baiju, of Premalu fame, as the female lead, while Bollywood icon Raveena Tandon makes her much-anticipated comeback to Telugu cinema. Veteran actress Radhika Sarathkumar also plays a significant role. GV Prakash Kumar, who earlier collaborated with Venky Atluri for Sir and Lucky Baskhar, is back as the music director. The technical crew includes cinematographer Nimish Ravi, editor NavinNooli (a National Award winner), and production designer Banglan. Produced by S. Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya, the film will begin regular shooting by the end of May 2025, aiming for a grand Summer 2026 release.
