Suriya Signs Three Massive Films Across Three Industries

Suriya, who went viral in Telugu with the 2008 movie Ghajini, hit a rough patch with flops like Kanguva and Retro. Telugu fans cooled off a bit, but now he’s going big, three industries at the same time: Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. One arrow, three targets.

He’s picked three different directors for his 2026 films. First, Tamil. He’s teaming up with RJ Balaji, who knows how to make the masses cheer. This will be his 45th film, and he’s clearly planning to prove he still owns the Tamil mass audience.

Then Telugu. His 46th film is with Venky Atluri, a director who really gets the local vibe. The story is said to be very rooted in Telugu culture, something that makes fans feel this Suriya film is ours.

Finally, Malayalam. His 47th film is with Jithu Madhavan, who’s had some recent hits in Kerala. Malayalam films are known for variety, and Suriya’s acting could take this one to new heights. All in all, instead of chasing big Bollywood or action flicks, Suriya’s playing it smart, local directors, local flavor, one year, three industries. Let’s see if this move puts him back on top.