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India Today
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Suresh Raina to debut with Tamil film Production No 1: Chennai's spirit with me
Former international cricketer Suresh Raina is all set to kickstart his Kollywood journey. He himself confirmed his surprise acting debut on his X Knight Stories, a brand-new production house, shared the announcement video of Raina's first venture in cinema. The movie is tentatively titled 'Production No 1' and is directed by Logan, known for his work in 'Maan Karate', 'Remo', and 'Gethu'. The teaser was launched at a grand event in the presence of industry video unveils a man walking on the cricket field with the crowd cheering and whistling. It then shows side view of Raina from the back. The clip then ends with the former cricketer's face turning into an image on a gold coin. Dream Knight Stories shared the promo on its X handle and wrote, "Welcoming Chinna Thala Suresh Raina on board for DKS 'Production No 1' (sic)." Former international cricketer Suresh Raina will make his acting debut with Tamil cinema. (Credit: X/Dream Knight Stories Private Limited) Raina is apparently called Chinna Thala by his fans because of his long-term association with the Indian Premiere League (IPL) team Chennai Super Kings. The cricketer turned actor while sharing the video on his X handle wrote, "From cricket fields to Kollywood frames bringing Chennai's spirit with me. Proud to join this new journey with Dream Knight Stories Private Limited." Former international cricketer Suresh Raina expressed excitement on his Kollywood debut. (Credit: X/IMRaina) Indian cricketer and Chennai Super Kings powerhouse Shivam Dube lit the ceremonial lamp, marking the auspicious beginning of the production house. Dube shared his excitement about the launch and extended his heartfelt wishes to the director and producer.D Saravanakumar, the producer of 'Production No 1', earlier served as Production Executive of AGS launch event also unveiled the stellar technical crew behind the film including composer Santhosh Narayanan, Director of Photography Sandeep K Vijay, production designer Muthuraj, sound designer Resul Pookutty and action choreographer Supreme event saw the presence and heartfelt felicitations from several leading names in Tamil cinema, including director Mohan Raja, editor Mohan, producer PL Thenappan, actor Sathish, director Vijay Milton, director Thirukumaran, and director Bakyaraj when asked about former teamate MS Dhoni possibly joining the cast at the event, said, "He should answer that one!"Director Logan while speaking about the movie said, "It's a dream to begin my debut as a filmmaker with such a talented team and the backing of Dream Knight Stories. With names like Santhosh Narayanan and Resul Pookutty on board, we are setting out to create something truly special."More updates on 'Production No 1' and Dream Knight Stories' upcoming ventures will be officially announced in the coming weeks.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suresh Raina to feature in a Tamil film? Teases 'big surprise' on July 4
Former Indian cricketer hinted at bringing his cricket life on the big screen with a social media post on Thursday. While quoting a post from Dream Knight Stories Private Limited, Raina wrote, "Revealing a surprise tomorrow. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now .. Stay tuned." In the original post, the production house showed cricket's ground staff using covers to keep the pitch and information under wraps with the text on it reading, "Revealing tomorrow 7pm." It might be the first look to Raina's cricket life coming to the theatrs. The southpaw, known for his explosive batting and electric fielding, had hinted that a biopic based on his life could be on the cards in 2021. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! In a 2021 interview, Raina revealed that his memoir, 'Believe – What Life and Cricket Taught Me' had the potential to be adapted into a feature film. "I believe there is a great story in there, and people can take inspiration from it," Raina had said. When asked who he would like to see portray him in the film, Raina had expressed his admiration for South Indian cinema's stars, suggesting either Tamil actor Suriya or Malayalam heartthrob Dulquer Salmaan. "They both have the versatility and screen presence to bring my journey to life," he said. Tracing Moeen Ali's steps in Birmingham Raina's journey from a small town in Uttar Pradesh to becoming one of India's most dependable limited-overs players — and a World Cup winner — is a tale of grit, resilience, and belief. With his contribution to Indian cricket and a fan base across regions, the potential for a compelling sports biopic is undeniable. Raina, who played bulk of his IPL career for , had expressed desire that someone from Chennai play him whenever a biopic was made. "I want someone from the South to do it. Someone who can understand how Chennai belongs to me and what CSK means to me," he said
