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Suriya's upcoming film 'Suriya 46', directed by Venky Atluri, has secured a massive pre-release OTT deal with Netflix for Rs 85 crore, highlighting the actor's global appeal. Shooting is scheduled to commence on May 30. Meanwhile, Suriya's recent release, 'Retro', directed by Karthik Subbaraj, has achieved significant box office success, grossing over Rs 210 crore worldwide.

Dulquer Salmaan has made history as the first Malayalam actor to win a Telangana State Film Award, securing the Special Jury Award for Best Actor for his role in the Telugu hit ‘Lucky Baskhar’. The film also won Third Best Film, Best Editor for Navin Nooli, and Best Screenplay Writer for director Venky Atluri. ‘Lucky Baskhar’, a pan-Indian blockbuster set against the 1992 Bombay Stock Exchange scam, has garnered widespread acclaim.

Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan shared a video of past safari trips with his wife, Amal Sufiya. The video showcased their adventures in Kruger National Park and Ranthambore National Park. Dulquer described Kruger as 'The Lion King' and Ranthambore as 'The Jungle Book'. On the work front, Dulquer's film 'Lucky Bhaskar' received an award.

Actor Suriya’s new look has put him in the spotlight following a series of heartwarming family photos shared from his daughter Diya’s graduation ceremony. Suriya’s wife – actress Jyotika – shared several pictures from the event, and what fans could not stop staring at was Suriya’s beard, which bore a resemblance to his look from the Singam franchise.

Following the release of 'Retro,' Suriya is set to collaborate with director Venky Atluri for 'Suriya 46,' a project generating considerable buzz. Adding to the excitement, reports suggest Vijay Deverakonda may join the cast in a significant role, though official confirmation is awaited. Suriya also confirmed that shooting will commence in May.

Suriya continues his cinematic journey with upcoming projects. While 'Retro' garnered positive reviews, speculations arise about 'Suriya 45' possibly titled 'Vettai Karuppu.' 'Suriya 46,' directed by Venky Atluri with music by G.V. Prakash Kumar, commenced with a pooja ceremony in Hyderabad. Mamitha Baiju stars as the female lead, alongside Raveena Tandon and Radhika Sarathkumar.

The makers have officially released pictures from the puja ceremony of Venky Atluri’s next venture, tentatively titled 'Suriya 46', starring Suriya and Mollywood actress Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles. Mamitha has previously expressed her dream of working with Suriya and shared her admiration for him. An old video clip of her saying the same has resurfaced online.

Inspired by the movie 'Lucky Baskhar,' a Catholic Syrian Bank employee in Davanagere, T P Sanjay, has been arrested for misappropriating gold and securing fraudulent loans. Sanjay, a gold loan officer, allegedly stole 3.6kg of gold worth Rs 1.8 crore and pledged it with other financial institutions. He also pawned counterfeit jewelry at CSB, obtaining an additional Rs 1.5 crore.

Anand Deverakonda and Vaishnavi Chaitanya are set to star in 'Production No. 32,' a love story that commenced with a puja ceremony graced by Rashmika Mandanna. Directed by Aditya Hasan, the film is a continuation of the '90s' web series, with music by Hesham Abdul Wahab. The movie promises a relatable narrative with a talented technical team.

Suriya's 'Retro', directed by Karthik Subbaraj, has grossed over Rs 104 crore worldwide in six days, achieving commercial success despite mixed reviews. The film's music and Suriya's performance were highly praised, compensating for a perceived weak second half. Suriya is now set to work on projects with RJ Balaji and Venky Atluri.

Among Kollywood’s fan rivalries, the dynamic between Suriya and Thalapathy Vijay fans has always stood out for its relatively softer tone, ever since both actors captured hearts with their youthful charm and consistent box-office success. Suriya made his debut with Vasanth's Nerrukku Ner in 1997, and his journey was never a walk in the park, as he faced continuous setbacks at the box office.

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.

Suriya announced his next project, tentatively titled 'Suriya 46', directed by Venky Atluri of 'Lucky Baskhar' fame, with production commencing in May in Hyderabad. This collaboration follows Atluri's recent success and Suriya's upcoming release 'Retro', directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Suriya's rising stardom is reflected in his remuneration, reportedly commanding a substantial fee for his film 'Kanguva'.

Tamil actor Suriya's 'Retro' releases on May 1, 2025. He confirmed that 'Vaadivaasal' shooting will begin later in 2025. The film is based on Jallikattu. Suriya will also collaborate with director Venky Atluri for 'Suriya 46'. This project will start after his film with RJ Balaji. Suriya's career continues with dynamic momentum after 'Kanguva'.

Veteran Telugu star Balakrishna's talk show Unstoppable with NBK featured Dulquer Salmaan and director Venky Atluri, creating a buzz with a rare video call from Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty. Balakrishna's charming exchange in Malayalam with Mammootty and his astonished reaction to Dulquer's love for speeding at 300 kmph highlighted the episode. The show promoted the upcoming film Lucky Baskhar, a period crime thriller starring Dulquer, set for paid premieres on October 30 and a worldwide release on October 31, just in time for Diwali.

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.

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

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.