Suriya 45 is the tentative working title of an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action drama film[1] directed by RJ Balaji who co-wrote the script with Rathna Kumar, and produced by Dream Warrior Pictures. The film stars Suriya, in his 45th film as a leading actor.
| Suriya 45 | |
|---|---|
 First look poster | |
| Directed by | RJ Balaji |
| Written by | RJ Balaji Rathna Kumar |
| Produced by | S. R. Prabhu S. R. Prakash Babu |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | G. K. Vishnu |
| Music by | A. R. Rahman |
Production company | |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
The film was officially announced in October 2024. Principal photography commenced the following month in Pollachi. The film has music composed by A. R. Rahman and cinematography handled by G. K. Vishnu.
Cast
editProduction
editDevelopment
editBefore the release of Kanguva in late 2024, it was reported that RJ Balaji had met Suriya and narrated a script which impressed the actor. The project was reported to feature the script that was narrated to Vijay and would commence after Suriya completed Suriya 44.[2] The project would reportedly be funded by S. R. Prabhu and S. R. Prakash Babu's Dream Warrior Pictures.[3][4] That October, production was reported to begin the following month as Suriya 44 had wrapped the same month.[5] The same month, the project was officially announced.[6] The company made a public announcement on 14 October 2024, confirming the project, tentatively titled Suriya 45.[7][8] In November, Trisha was reported to have been cast as the lead actress.[9] In late November, G. K. Vishnu was confirmed as the cinematographer,[10] whilst Rathna Kumar confirmed being co-writer.[11]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began with an inaugural puja ceremony on 27 November 2024 at Masani Amman temple in Pollachi with the presence of the film's cast and crew.[12] The first schedule is scheduled to commence on the following day in Coimbatore.[13]
Music
editThe soundtrack is composed by A. R. Rahman, in his first collaboration with Balaji; fourth with Suriya after Aayutha Ezhuthu (2004), Sillunu Oru Kaadhal (2006) and 24 (2016).[14][1]
References
edit- ^ a b "Tamil actor Suriya announces his next with RJ Balaji, AR Rahman to compose music". India Today. 14 October 2024. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Will RJ Balaji direct Suriya's 45th film?". The Times of India. 24 September 2024. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ Sundar, Anusha (25 September 2024). "Suriya 45: Tamil star to collaborate with this actor-filmmaker for the first time?". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "Suriya 45 helmed by RJ Balaji to go on floors in Chennai soon". DT Next. 23 September 2024. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ Menon, Akhila (7 October 2024). "Suriya 45 update: Suriya, RJ Balaji's film to start rolling soon; AR Rahman joins the team?". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ Manu, Hridyambika A (14 October 2024). "Suriya 45 ANNOUNCED: Makers unveil an exhilarating poster of Suriya and RJ Balaji's film". Desimartini. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ M, Narayani (6 October 2024). "Suriya teams up with RJ Balaji for his next, AR Rahman to compose music". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "'Suriya 45': RJ Balaji to helm Suriya's next; AR Rahman on board". The Hindu. 14 October 2024. Archived from the original on 9 November 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
- ^ "DT Next Exclusive: Suriya, Trisha come together for the fourth time for RJ Balaji's Suriya 45". DT Next. 20 November 2024. Archived from the original on 25 November 2024. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ "Suriya 45 kickstarts with pooja in Coimbatore". DT Next. 27 November 2024. Archived from the original on 28 November 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ AmuthaBharathi [@CinemaWithAB] (27 November 2024). ""I'm currently working on #Suriya sir project, #Sardar2 & #JR34. Working majorly to enrich human emotional value on all these scripts" - Rathnakumar" (Tweet). Retrieved 28 November 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "'Suriya 45': RJ Balaji and Suriya's film shoot commences in Pollachi with a ritual pooja". The Times of India. 27 November 2024. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ Ponnappa, Sanjay (27 November 2024). "Watch: Actor Suriya's film with RJ Balaji begins with puja ceremony". India Today. Archived from the original on 28 November 2024. Retrieved 27 November 2024.
- ^ "It's Official: Suriya's next with RJ Balaji". The Times of India. 14 October 2024. Archived from the original on 22 November 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
