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Suriya's latest film, 'Karuppu,' has shattered box office records, crossing Rs 207 crore worldwide in just six days, marking his highest-grossing movie ever. The action-comedy fantasy, praised for its emotional depth and Suriya's divine lawyer role, is a massive hit, especially in Kerala. This success fuels anticipation for his upcoming projects.

Suriya's action drama 'Karuppu,' co-starring Trisha, has received a U/A certificate and is set for a grand worldwide release on May 14. The film, reportedly featuring Suriya as an advocate seeking divine justice, promises a blend of action, drama, and spirituality. With a strong supporting cast and technical crew, anticipation is high for this much-awaited entertainer.

Mamitha Baiju, known for 'Premalu', is set to star in the Tamil film 'Vishwanath and Sons' alongside Suriya. Directed by Venky Atluri, the movie explores a fresh concept of an age-gap romance. Baiju finds the story unique and compelling, appreciating how the film openly addresses the age difference, a theme rarely highlighted in cinema.

Dhanush clarified the pronunciation of his upcoming film 'Kara' at a pre-release event, stating it's simply 'Kara'. He also hinted at a potential reunion with 'Vaathi' director Venky Atluri, expressing a desire to collaborate again. The actor emphasized teamwork and credited the entire crew for their contributions to the film.

Tamil star Suriya is gearing up for a busy theatrical run with two major films slated for release. 'Karuppu', a fantasy action flick, is set for May 14, 2026, followed by the romance drama 'Vishwanath and Sons', rumored for a July 24, 2026 release. Both films promise compelling narratives and star-studded casts.

Suriya's upcoming film, 'Vishwanath and Sons', has unveiled its teaser, generating significant fan excitement. The movie, also starring Mamitha Baiju, will stream on Netflix after its theatrical release. Directed by Venky Atluri, it explores a complex relationship between a veteran shooter and a younger woman, promising a unique romantic drama.

The teaser for 'Vishwanath & Sons' is out, showcasing Suriya as a driven pistol shooter. The film hints at an unusual romance with Mamitha Baiju. Directed by Venky Atluri, the movie explores ambition and family issues. Suriya delivers a mature performance, and Mamitha Baiju adds fresh energy. G. V. Prakash Kumar's music and Nimish Ravi's cinematography enhance the drama.

Suriya's upcoming film, 'Viswanathan & Sons,' directed by Venky Atluri, has unveiled its first look, hinting at a sophisticated and action-packed family drama with a romantic core. Featuring a stellar cast including Radhika Sarathkumar and Raveena Tandon, and music by GV Prakash Kumar, the movie is slated for a July release.

Dhanush is currently shooting for the Tamil – Telugu bilingual film titled ‘Vaathi’ which is helmed by Venky Atluri. The film features Samyuktha Menon as the female lead. Titled as ‘Sir’ in Telugu, this is Dhanush’s first bilingual movie. The music for the movie is composed by GV Prakash Kumar.

Venky Atluri, after the success of 'Vaathi' and 'Lucky Bhaskar', is set to reunite with Dhanush for a new project titled 'Honest Raj'. This collaboration follows Venky's streak of hits, while Dhanush anticipates the release of his upcoming films and has several projects lined up.

Suriya's 'Karuppu' is generating buzz with its digital rights secured by Amazon Prime Video and satellite rights by Zee Tamil. Directed by RJ Balaji and co-starring Trisha, the commercial entertainer is slated for a May 14, 2026, theatrical release, aiming for a grand comeback for the star.

'Vaathi' director Venky Atluri's recent speech turned into a debate as netizens claimed his facts as false.

Suriya's upcoming film, tentatively titled 'Suriya 45', is prioritizing music composition even before filming commences. Director Venky Atluri and composer G.V. Prakash have traveled to Dubai to create the film's songs and background score. This collaboration aims to infuse a fresh, global vibe into the soundtrack, leveraging Atluri and Prakash's established creative partnership. Shooting is expected to begin in May.

Dulquer Salmaan's latest film, 'Lucky Baskhar,' is enjoying a wave of success, and the actor recently shared an amusing anecdote about his father, superstar Mammootty. Mammootty playfully remarked that director Venky Atluri's youthful appearance might lead people to question his role in the film. Salmaan humorously added that Atluri might need to adopt some directorial clichés to convince people of his profession. 'Lucky Baskhar' has garnered positive reviews, with praise directed at Salmaan's performance and Atluri's direction.

Actor Akhil Akkineni is all set to team up with director Venky Atluri of ‘Tholli Prema’ fame, for a yet-untitled project which will be produced by BVSN Prasad. The film is likely to go on floors later this year.

Akhil Akkineni is currently shooting for Venky Atluri’s ‘Mr Majnu’. And amidst this, reports are rife that the Tollywood star is in talks with director PS Mithran of ‘Abhimanyudu’ fame for a project.

Nithiin’s upcoming flick Rang De is one of the most anticipated movies in Telugu. The film, directed by Venky Atluri, marks Nithiin’s 29th project in Tollywood.

Sneha Geetham is a film that came out last year and managed to make everyone laugh and cry at the same time. The film starred Sundeep Kishan, Suhani Kalita, Chaitanya Krishna, Ria, Venky Atluri, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Krishnudu, Shankar Melkote, Vennela Kishore and Venu Madhav. It was Venky Atluri’s debut as an actor.

The duo are currently shooting for #Akhil3 in the UK.

Directed by Venky Atluri, Dhanush's film 'Vaathi' / 'Sir' was released in theatres on February 17 in Tamil and Telugu. The film in three weeks has made a gross of Rs 100 crore. The movie makers took to social media recently to share a post as the cast and crew of 'Vaathi' received praise from Nandamuri Balakrishna.

The shooting for Suriya's upcoming film, 'Suriya 46,' directed by Venky Atluri, has officially wrapped up. The movie, described as a happy family film with deep human emotions, stars Mamitha Baiju opposite Suriya and features a strong ensemble cast. Anticipation is high for the film, slated for a summer 2026 release.

While Sivakarthikeyan's 'Amaran' wins Diwali at the Tamil box office, Dhanush shows appreciation for Dulquer Salman's Telugu film 'Lucky Bhaskar'. Dhanush praised the film, directed by his 'Vaathi' director Venky Atluri, as "Vera level padam". 'Lucky Bhaskar' continues to perform well, crossing Rs 70 crore worldwide.

Director Venky Atluri shot to fame with the success of his debut directorial film ‘Tholi Prema’, starring Varun Tej and Raashi Khanna, which received a raving response. The director is currently helming a film with Akkineni Akhil under the production of Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra.

Actress Vidyullekha Raman, known for featuring in films like ‘Krishnarjuna Yudham’, ‘Bhaagamathie’, ‘Raja The Great’, ‘Anando Brahma’, ‘Sarainodu’, and many others, has joined the cast of Akhil Akkineni and Venky Atluri’s untitled film. Vidyullekha is excited to join the sets of the film and revealed the news on social media.

'Sir' Twitter review: See how Social media goes gaga over Dhanush's 'SIR/Vaathi' movie and reviews them on Twitter...!

Akhil Akkineni’s upcoming film which is set to go on floors in the first week of June has reportedly been titled 'Mr Majnu'. However, there is no official word on the film’s title yet as the team is busy trying to complete the pre-productions works on time.

The songs featuring in the Akhil Akkineni starrer upcoming film ‘Mr Majnu’ will be extra special. According to reports, director Venky Atluri has planned to shoot a song sequence set in the backdrop of Sangeet ceremony. For this to happen, the team have flown aboard to a foreign location this week and will be stationed there for a few days.

Suriya is filming "Suriya 45," directed by RJ Balaji, and is reportedly in talks to collaborate with Venky Atluri for a future project. "Suriya 45" stars Trisha Krishnan and features music by Sai Abhyankkar, replacing AR Rahman. Suriya's last film, "Kanguva," underperformed, while Atluri's "Lucky Baskhar" was a box office success.

Malayalam actor Antony Varghese shared a fanboy moment with Suriya on the sets of 'Vishwanath and Sons'. He lauded Suriya's dedication to a tough action sequence. Varghese's post has fueled speculation about his potential cameo or role in the film. The movie, a Tamil-Telugu bilingual, stars Suriya, Mamitha Baiju, Raveena Tandon, and Radikaa Sarathkumar.