Suriya's 47th film, tentatively titled "Suriya 47," has officially commenced shooting, generating buzz surrounding its budget and production details. Directed by Jithu Madhavan, known for his hit Malayalam films "Romancham" and "Aavesham," this project marks a significant collaboration and a foray into Tamil cinema for the director.
Budget and Production House
Reports suggest that "Suriya 47" is being made on a budget of ₹22 crore. This figure excludes Suriya's remuneration, as he is also producing the film under his new banner, Zhagaram Studios, alongside his wife Jyotika. While the makers have not officially confirmed the budget, the film is already generating substantial interest in the industry.
Cast and Crew
The film boasts a stellar cast, including Nazriya Nazim Fahadh as the female lead, marking her return to Tamil cinema. Actors Naslen, John Vijay, and Anandraj are also expected to play pivotal roles. Sushin Shyam, a frequent collaborator of Jithu Madhavan, will be composing the music, making his debut in Tamil cinema with this project. The technical crew reportedly includes members from Jithu Madhavan's shelved project with Mohanlal. Vineeth Unni Palode is handling cinematography, Ashwini Kale is the production designer, and Ajmal Sabu is the editor. Chetan D Souza is the stunt choreographer, and Mashar Hamsa is in charge of costume designing. Rathna Kumar has penned the additional screenplay and dialogues.
Genre and Plot
"Suriya 47" is touted to be a cop-based action-comedy. This film marks Suriya's return to the role of a police officer after "Singam 3" in 2017. The narrative is expected to have a quirky and comical style, similar to Jithu Madhavan's previous works like "Aavesham".
Pre-Release Business
Even before the film's release, "Suriya 47" has reportedly closed deals for its digital, music, and overseas rights for approximately ₹75 to ₹80 crore. Netflix has acquired the OTT rights for a base price of ₹23 crore, with an additional ₹10 crore potentially added based on the film's theatrical performance. The overseas rights have been secured by Phars Films, and Think Music has acquired the music rights. Netflix is adopting a box office-based pricing model for "Suriya 47," a shift in how OTT platforms acquire film rights.
Filming and Future Projects
The film's shooting commenced with a pooja ceremony attended by Suriya, his wife Jyotika, brother Karthi, and other members of the cast and crew. Suriya's upcoming projects also include "Karuppu," directed by RJ Balaji, and a film with director Venky Atluri, tentatively titled "Suriya 46". He is also slated to appear in the long-awaited "Vaadivaasal".
