Suriya is not playing a double role in Bala’s film

Even before #Suriya41, directed by Bala, went on floors, there have been strong rumours of Suriya doing a double role in the film, with one of the characters having hearing and speech impairments. While we have no confirmation on the latter aspect, we have learnt from a source close to the production that Suriya is not playing a dual role in the film.
The source tells us, “Suriya is playing only one character in the film, but it will be an intense one, something which requires a lot of effort from the actor. Krithi Shetty is paired opposite Suriya, while Mollywood actress Mamitha Baiju will be playing his sister; she has an equally important role. The team is shooting in Kanyakumari and will go to Madurai next. This will be at least a 40-day-long schedule. After this, they will head to Goa.”
The film went on floors with a poojai early this week in Kanyakumari. Taking to his social media handle, Suriya, who had earlier acted under Bala’s direction in Nandha and Pithamagan, wrote, “Been waiting for #DirBala na my mentor to say Action!!! …After 18 years, it’s happiness today…! This moment… we need all your wishes! #Suriya41 (sic).”