‘Heart Beat' fame Padinekumar set to make her Kollywood debut with Gowtham Ganapathy's Surrender
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Padinekumar will be seen sharing screen space with
fame Tharshan. Known for his model-to-actor journey, Tharshan is stepping into a performance-heavy role in Surrender, following his film debut in Koogle Kuttappa (2022).
The film features an impressive ensemble cast including
Shanker,
, Munishkanth, Ramya Duraga Krishnan, and Vibin Jose. With cinematography by Meyyendiran and editing by Renu Gopal, the film promises to deliver an intense cinematic experience.
Padinekumar's rise in the Tamil entertainment industry has been meteoric. A Chennai-born trained cardiologist, she pivoted to acting with the 2022 comedy Take Diversion, but it was her poignant performance as Dr. Anitha in Heart Beat (2024) that made her a household name. Her emotional range and authentic screen presence have earned her a loyal fan base.
Tharshan, on the other hand, gained popularity through Bigg Boss Tamil and has steadily built a name in the industry with his good looks and on-screen charm.
With Surrender, both Padinekumar and Tharshan are expected to showcase a new dimension of their acting talents in what is shaping up to be a gripping political crime thriller.
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