Karuppu,
which released in theatres in May, went on to earn over Rs 300 crore at the box office. The film not only marked a massive comeback for Suriya after a series of underwhelming performances but also helped revive a relatively dull phase in Kollywood. Following its success, producer Naga Vamsi, who is backing Suriya’s Vishwanath and Sons, has credited the film’s blockbuster run with boosting confidence within the team ahead of their next release. He also went on to speak positively of the Venky Atluri directorial, which is set to hit screens on August 14.
Naga Vamsi Gives Vishwanath and Sons 'Blockbuster' Tag
After the massive success of
Suriya’s Karuppu, all eyes are now on his next film Vishwanath and Sons. With expectations running high as Suriya returns to the romantic drama space after a long gap, producer Naga Vamsi has expressed confidence in the project, calling it a '200 per cent blockbuster'.
In a recent interview with M9 News, Naga Vamsi, who is backing the film under his Sithara Entertainments banner, was asked whether the pressure on
Vishwanath And Sons has increased following the blockbuster run of
Karuppu. Responding to this, the producer said his 'confidence has increased' after the success of the RJ Balaji directorial. He also added, "Because I have seen the film and it is a 200 per cent blockbuster. Without even thinking about it for one second, people will come and enjoy watching the movie. It is a sure shot amazing film. It is a proper family movie."
About Vishwanath and Sons
Vishwanath And Sons features Suriya as Sanjay Vishwanath, a skilled pistol shooter in his 40s struggling to maintain his sharpness and discipline. The story takes a turn when Maddy (Mamitha Baiju), a young woman in her 20s, enters his life and falls in love with him despite his resistance, and their age gap. The plot is expected to explore their unconventional relationship and its impact on their lives.
The film also stars Radikaa Sarathkumar, Raveena Tandon, Nasser, Sudha, Raghu Babu, Sunil Reddy. Backed by Naga Vamsi under Sithara Entertainments and Sai Soujanya under Fortune Four Cinemas, the film is presented by Srikara Studios. The technical crew includes music composer GV Prakash Kumar, cinematographer Nimish Ravi, and editor Navin Nooli.On June 29, producer Naga Vamsi and Jr NTR announced their upcoming film with Trivikram Srinivas with a tagline hinting at a mythological theme centred on Lord Murugan/Karthikeya. However, the announcement created controversy over the wording, which suggested the deity was 'born in the North,' drawing backlash from sections of Tamil audiences.
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