Draft:Suriya 43

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Suriya 43
Directed bySudha Kongara
Written bySudha Kongara
Produced bySuriya
Jyothika
Starring
CinematographyJomon T. John
Music byG. V. Prakash Kumar
Production
companies
2D Entertainment
Meenakshi Cinemas
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Suriya 43 is the working title of the upcoming Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Sudha Kongara and produced by Suriya and Jyothika under 2D Entertainment and Meenakshi Cinemas. The film stars Suriya, alongside Dulquer Salmaan, Nazriya Nazim and Vijay Varma (in his Tamil debut).

The film was officially announced in October 2023 under the tentative title Suriya 43, as it is Suriya's 43rd film in the leading role. The film has music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar and cinematography handled by Jomon T. John.

Cast[edit]

Production[edit]

Development[edit]

In mid January 2022, Suriya, during an interview, confirmed that he would reunite with Sudha Kongara, after previously working together for the critically acclaimed film Soorarai Pottru (2020), for her next directional.[1] In early April, Sudha stated that the film would be a biopic film and an adaptation from true stories.[2] Talks for the film were on hold as Suriya was busy filming for Kanguva.[3] In July 2023, G. V. Prakash Kumar confirmed himself composing the scores for the film.[4] A public announcement from the producers was reported to be made on 23 July, on the occasion of Suriya's birthday;[5] However, the announcement was not made. The public announcement was instead made on 26 October by 2D Entertainment, which is producing the film in association with Meenakshi Cinemas.[6][7] The film marks as Prakash's 100th film as a music composer.[8] A few days later, Jomon T. John was announced handling the cinematography.[9]

Casting[edit]

Suriya was reported to go down in weight for his character in the film.[10] In July 2022, it was reported that the makers had approached Dulquer Salmaan for a key role in the film,[11] and was confirmed in July 2023.[12] In early September, Nazriya Nazim was reportedly approached to play the lead actress role alongside Suriya in the film. The film would mark as her first Tamil film after Thirumanam Enum Nikkah (2014).[13] The same month, Vijay Varma, Ajay Devgn and Aditi Shankar were reported to be a part of the cast. Varma was reported to play the lead antagonist role.[14] Madhavan, who acted with Suriya in Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004), was reported to reunite with him, playing a key role.[15] Nazriya and Varma were confirmed being a part of the cast in October.[16]

Filming[edit]

Principal photography was reported to commence in December 2023, but did not as so.[17]

Music[edit]

The music and background score is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, in his 100th film as a music composer and in his second collaboration with Suriya and Sudha after Soorarai Pottru.[18] Prakash, via Twitter, revealed that first recording began on 1 January 2024 for a song with Dhee as the lead singer.[19]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "It's confirmed! Suriya to join hands with directors Siva and Sudha Kongara". The Times of India. 2022-01-28. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-04-30. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  2. ^ "Suriya and Sudha Kongara to collaborate yet again for a biopic". The Times of India. 2022-04-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2022-04-07. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  3. ^ "Is Dulquer Salman part of Suriya's next with Sudha Kongara? Details inside". The Times of India. 2022-07-02. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  4. ^ "GV Prakash's 100th film as a music composer will be with Sudha Kongara". The Times of India. 2023-07-11. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-07-25. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  5. ^ "'Suriya 43' announcement to be made on July 23!; GV Prakash hints". The Times of India. 2023-07-19. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  6. ^ "It's Official: Suriya, DulQuer, Nazriya & Vijay Varma in 'Suriya 43'". The Times of India. 2023-10-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  7. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2023-10-26). "Suriya - Sudha Kongara reunite for 'Suriya 43'; Dulquer, Nazriya and Vijay Varma on board". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  8. ^ "Dulquer Salmaan excited to join the stellar cast in Suriya's 43rd project". The Times of India. 2023-10-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  9. ^ "Cinematographer Jomon T John roped in for 'Suriya 43'". The Times of India. 2023-10-28. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-11-16. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  10. ^ "Suriya to play a youthful role in 'Suriya 43'". The Times of India. 2023-10-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  11. ^ "Is Dulquer Salman part of Suriya's next with Sudha Kongara? Details inside". The Times of India. 2022-07-02. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2022-07-04. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  12. ^ "Dulquer Salmman to be part of Suriya's film with Sudha Kongara". The Times of India. 2023-07-31. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  13. ^ "Reports: Nazriya Nazim to play the female lead alongside Suriya in 'Suriya 43'". The Times of India. 2023-09-07. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  14. ^ "Vijay Varma approached to play the antagonist in 'Suriya 43'". The Times of India. 2023-09-14. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  15. ^ "Is Madhavan joining the cast of 'Suriya 43'?". The Times of India. 2023-09-17. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  16. ^ "It's Official: Suriya, DulQuer, Nazriya & Vijay Varma in 'Suriya 43'". The Times of India. 2023-10-26. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  17. ^ "Suriya's film with Sudha Kongara to go on floors in December". The Times of India. 2023-10-27. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2023-11-16. Retrieved 2023-11-16.
  18. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (2023-10-26). "Suriya - Sudha Kongara reunite for 'Suriya 43'; Dulquer, Nazriya and Vijay Varma on board". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 2023-10-26. Retrieved 2023-10-26.
  19. ^ @gvprakash (January 1, 2024). "#Suriya43 #GV100 first recording starts with our most successful combination singer @talktodhee …. Let's goooo . @Sudha_Kongara @Suriya_offl @rajsekarpandian" (Tweet). Retrieved 1 January 2024 – via Twitter.

External links[edit]

Category:Upcoming films Category:Upcoming Tamil-language films

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