Suriya 46

Suriya 46
Teaser poster
Directed by	Venky Atluri
Written by	Venky Atluri
Produced by	S. Naga Vamsi
Starring	Suriya Mamitha Baiju
Cinematography	Nimish Ravi
Edited by	Naveen Nooli
Music by	G. V. Prakash Kumar
Production company	Sithara Entertainments
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Suriya 46 is the tentative title of an upcoming Indian action drama film written and directed by Venky Atluri and produced by Sithara Entertainments. The film stars Suriya and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles.

The film was officially announced in April 2025 under the tentative title Suriya 46, as it is the actor's 46th film as a leading actor. Principal photography commenced the following month in Hyderabad. The film has music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography handled by Nimish Ravi and editing by Naveen Nooli.

The film is scheduled to be released in summer (April—June) 2026.

Cast

• Suriya
• Mamitha Baiju
• Raveena Tandon
• Radhika Sarathkumar

Production

Development

In late February 2025, it was reported that Suriya would join hands with Venky Atluri for his 46th film as a lead actor. Initially, Venky was reported to reunite with Dhanush after Vaathi (2023) for his second Tamil film; however, Suriya was instead brought onboard. ^[1] The project would reportedly be funded by S. Naga Vamsi's Sithara Entertainments, in their second Tamil film as well after Vaathi. ^[2] In late April, Venky confirmed the project, tentatively titled Suriya 46. ^[3] The company made a public announcement on 19 May 2025, confirming the project. ^[4]

Casting

Premalu actress Mamitha Baiju was cast as the female lead, in her first pairing with Suriya as well as her fourth Tamil after Rebel (2024), Dude (2025), Jana Nayagan (2026) and Irandu Vaanam. ^[5] Raveena Tandon and Radhika Sarathkumar were cast in important roles. ^[6]

Filming

Principal photography began on 19 May 2025 with an inaugural puja ceremony in Hyderabad with the film's cast and crew, under the working title 796CC. ^{[7] [8]} The first schedule would commence by the end of the month with an action sequence. ^[9] By mid July, it was reported that two schedules of filming had been completed. ^[10]

Music

The soundtrack is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, in his second collaboration with Suriya after Soorarai Pottru (2020); third with Venky after Vaathi (2023) and Lucky Baskhar (2024). ^[11]

Release

The film is scheduled to be released in summer (April—June) 2026. ^[12]

References

1. "Actor Suriya to join hands with Lucky Baskhar director Venky Atluri: Report". India Today. 20 February 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
2. "Actor Suriya to collaborate with 'Lucky Baskhar' director Venky Atluri for bilingual film?". DT Next . 18 February 2025. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
3. "Director Venky Atluri Excited To Work With Superstar Suriya". Filmfare . Retrieved 26 April 2025.
4. Bharat, E. T. V. (19 May 2025). "Suriya 46: Shoot To Begin Soon For Venky Atluri Directorial; This Is When It Will Hit Theatres". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
5. "Suriya 46 begins with director Venky Atluri, actor Mamitha Baiju. Pics". India Today. 19 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
6. M, Narayani (12 May 2025). "Suriya 46 officially launched; Mamitha Baiju, Raveena Tandon join cast". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
7. "'Suriya 46' kicks off! Mamitha Baiju joins Suriya's film with Venky Atluri". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 19 May 2025.
8. "Will Keerthy Suresh Reunite With Suriya For Venky Atluri's 796CC? Find Out". Times Now. 25 April 2025. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
9. "Suriya-Venky Atluri film to kick off with a major action block: Start date, key crew, all you need to know | Exclusive". OTTplay. Retrieved 26 April 2025.
10. "Suriya wraps second schedule of his 46th film: Report". Cinema Express . 17 July 2025.
11. "Suriya - Venky Atluri film launches with pooja ceremony". DT Next. 19 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
12. "Suriya - Venky Atluri film launches with pooja ceremony". DT Next. 19 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.

External links

• Suriya 46 at IMDb