Suriya Teams Up with Venky Atluri for a Powerful Bilingual Drama – #Suriya46 Begins with Grand Pooja in Hyderabad
Tamil superstar Suriya is all set to headline a promising new bilingual project tentatively titled #Suriya46, which officially commenced with a grand pooja ceremony in Hyderabad. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Venky Atluri, this marks Suriya’s return to a fully bilingual film format, creating buzz across both Tamil and Telugu film industries.
The film is being bankrolled as Production No. 33 under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, with presentation by Srikara Studios. Backed by producers S. Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya, the project is expected to be a stylish entertainer with substance.
Venky Atluri & Suriya: A Promising Union
Director Venky Atluri, known for delivering emotionally rich yet commercially viable films like Sir/Vaathi and the upcoming Lucky Baskhar, is bringing his signature touch to this project. His collaboration with Suriya, an actor admired for both his star power and intense performances, is seen as a winning combination by fans and trade circles alike.
Suriya’s relationship with the Telugu audience goes back to Ghajini, and since then, he has consistently delivered strong performances that appeal to fans across language barriers. With this film, he reinforces his pan-Indian appeal, ensuring that both Tamil and Telugu audiences get a culturally immersive experience.
Stellar Cast and Crew
Joining Suriya on-screen is Mamitha Baiju, the breakout star of Premalu, making her debut in a major bilingual feature. Also returning to Telugu cinema is veteran actress Raveena Tandon, while the ever-reliable Radhika Sarathkumar takes on a significant supporting role.
On the technical front, the film boasts an impressive crew:
- Music: GV Prakash Kumar (reuniting with Atluri after Vaathi/Sir and Lucky Baskhar)
- Cinematography: Nimish Ravi
- Editing: Navin Nooli (National Award-winner)
- Production Design: Banglan
- Fights: V. Venkat
- Choreography: Vijay Binni
The production will be managed by Executive Producer Yalamanchili Gopala Krishna and Line Producer Uma Maheshwar Rao.
Timeline and Release
Principal photography is scheduled to begin by the end of May 2025, with a Summer 2026 theatrical release being targeted. With high production values and a pan-Indian appeal, the film is expected to be one of the biggest highlights of next year.
As #Suriya46 begins its journey, expectations are soaring for a film that blends mass entertainment with meaningful storytelling—true to the legacies of both its lead actor and director.
