We had recently reported that Tamil actor Suriya had just wrapped up the shoot for Karthik Subbaraj's film, which has tentatively been titled Suriya 44. Now, on October 14, Monday, Suriya announced his next project, the 45th film in his repertoire, which has confirmed earlier speculations that the actor would be collaborating with actor-director RJ Balaji.
The film, tentatively titled Suriya 45, is expected to be an action-adventure film, and the project is being bankrolled by Dream Warrior Pictures, the production house that had earlier backed critically-acclaimed blockbusters like Joker, Aruvi, Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru, Kaithi, Sulthan, and Farhana. According to the makers, the yet-to-be-titled film will be the most expensive in the production house's line-up till date.
We proudly announce #Suriya45 – a groundbreaking collaboration featuring the versatile @Suriya_offl🔥, the musical legend @arrahman❤️, and the talented @RJ_Balaji. A powerful journey begins!💥@prabhu_sr ✨ pic.twitter.com/7O37KDIOqy
— DreamWarriorPictures (@DreamWarriorpic) October 14, 2024
AR Rahman-Suriya Combo Again!
Suriya 45 will have music by AR Rahman. The Academy Award-winning composer has previously scored music for Suriya's hit films like Sillunu Oru Kaadhal, Aayudha Ezhuthu, and 24.
RJ Balaji, who last made Veetla Vishesham in 2022, is currently busy with the pre-production of Suriya 45. He has been working on the script for over a year and is doing the rounds to finalise the locations to shoot the upcoming high-budget entertainer. RJ Balaji and Dream Warrior Pictures are planning to rope in an ensemble cast for the project, and formal announcements regarding the same can be expected soon. Suriya 45 is slated to begin filming in November this year with a release planned in late 2025.
Suriya's Upcoming Releases
Meanwhile, Suriya is awaiting the release of Kanguva, directed by Siva which is scheduled to hit theatres on November 14. He also has the Sudha Kongara-directorial Puranaanooru in the works.