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Mint
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
SJ Suryah to make directorial comeback with film Killer, South film industry actors react
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], June 29 (ANI): Actor SJ Suryah is set to make his directorial comeback after 10 years with the film 'Killer'. The actor's last directed movie was Isai in 2015. In a post on the social media platform X, SJ Suryah announced his return to direction by sharing the details of his next project titled 'Killer'. It will be produced by Malayalam production house Sree Gokulam Movies along with SJ Suryah's Angel Studios. The director called 'Killer' his "dream project" and expressed his gratitude to Gokulam Gopalan (owner of Gokulam movies) for collaborating with him on this movie. He also mentioned actress Preethi Asanari as the 'Killer Girl' in his post while hinting at her involvement in the film. "Hi folks, Ur Director is bk with his Dream project titled, Yah U know it #KILLER feeling blessed and happy to collaborate with the most prestigious @GokulamMovies. Gokulam Gopalan, sir. Need Ur love and support as always. Love U all. SJS," he wrote on X, sharing photos with the producer. He also shared a few snaps with the producer Gokulam Gopalan on this occasion. The South Indian cinema industry's renowned celebrities congratulated actor SJ Suryah for his return to direction. Raghava Lawrence expressed his happiness on SJ Suryah's return to direction and wrote, "Brother @iam_SJSuryah. Congratulations on your next directorial #KILLER More than a director. I know your biggest dream is to become a lead actor. May this Killer movie give you the biggest success as a Hero. I pray Raghavendra Swamy for all your dreams to come true! My best wishes to the whole team!" Dhanush said that he is 'looking forward' to SJ Suryah's project after the actor announced his directorial comeback. "All the very best sir. I know how passionate you are about this project. Looking forward," wrote Dhanush. Actor Silambarasan TR, who was last seen in 'Thug Life', extended his best wishes to SJ Suryah for his directorial return. Congrats to @iam_SJSuryah sir on making a directorial comeback. A storyteller we've always admired. Wishing you the very best sir. SJ Suryah is also set to share screens with actor Ravi Mohan for the first time in their upcoming film 'Bro Code'. It will be directed by filmmaker Karthik Yogi, known for films like 'Dikkiloona' and 'Vadakkupatti Ramasamy'. Posting to his X handle, the director Karthik Yogi announced his new project, which is set to star two well-known actors, Ravi Mohan and SJ Suryah. Ravi Mohan will produce the movie under his production house, Ravi Mohan Studios. The movie's release date has not yet been announced by the makers. (ANI)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
SJ Suryah to don filmmaker's hat after 10 years
'Though it's titled Killer , it's not about psycho killer. It revolves around a hitman, and it will be a James Bond meets Kushi kind of film, with action, comedy and romance,' he tells us. Director-turned-actor SJ Suryah, who has been busy as an actor for the past decade, is all set to begin the shoot of his next directorial — his first in 10 years, since Isai (2015) — which will go on floors in the city today. The film, titled Killer , will be a romantic action comedy, he shares. 'Though it's titled Killer , it's not about psycho killer. It revolves around a hitman, and it will be a James Bond meets Kushi kind of film, with action, comedy and romance,' he tells us. He adds, 'While most of the film will be shot in India, a significant portion will be filmed in Mexico.' The filmmaker has been talking about wanting to make this project for quite some time. Delving into the script's origins, he says, 'I wrote the script during the lockdown, when there was hardly any disturbance around me. I wanted to come up with something that will work across the country, and I think I've managed to crack it. My dream has always been to earn a place for myself like MGR in cinema, and I feel this film will help take me to this place. That is why I'm going to make this in five languages.'
The Hindu
24-04-2025
- The Hindu
15-year-old boys among the attackers, says Pahalgam victim's son
Boys around 15 years old with cameras mounted over their heads and clicking selfies were among the attackers, says Austen Nathaniel as he deals with the trauma of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that claimed his father, Sushil Nathaniel. Sushil, 58, a resident of Indore and a Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) employee, was among the 26 civilians shot dead by terrorists at Baisaran valley in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22. His son Austen, 27, daughter Akanksha, 32, and wife Jennifer, 54, who survived the tragedy came back to Indore on Wednesday night. Pahalgam terror attack: Follow LIVE updates on April 24, 2025 Mr. Austen, who spoke to The Hindu after his father's last rites on Thursday, says two boys around 15 years of age and carrying guns had approached his parents. 'I was a little behind and my parents were going to use the washroom when those boys approached them and asked my dad to recite Kalma. When he said he was an Isai (Christian), they yelled saying 'what Isai! Falisteen, Failsteen' and shot him,' he says, adding that his father had pushed Ms. Jennifer aside to safety. 'When she regained consciousness and saw my father lying dead, she ran screaming 'what is Kalma? they shot him',' he recalls, saying that her sister who was also at a distance ran towards Ms. Jennifer and injured her leg in a fall. Pahalgam Terror Attack: A tribute to the victims Ms. Akanksha, who attended her father's last rites on a wheelchair, is currently in a hospital in Mumbai for a surgery for fracture. Mr. Austen, who took shade near a food joint along with about 15 others, says the gunmen, who emerged from the surrounding woods, shot at least six people in front of his eyes. 'They kept asking everyone 'Muslim? Muslim?'. Whoever said they were Muslims and even recited Kalma, the terrorists pulled down their pants to check and shot them if they were not circumcised. They were about 15-year-old boys. There were at least four attackers,' he adds. 'As they moved in a direction, we escaped from behind that food joint and reached an army check post to seek help,' he adds. Also Read | Pahalgam attackers, conspirators will be punished beyond their imagination: PM Modi in Bihar Large gathering Sushil was buried at a cemetery in Indore, with a large local gathering and leaders like Madhya Pradesh Government Minister Tulsi Ram Silawat and Congress chief Jitu Patwari attending his last rites. With his mother still in trauma and sister in the hospital, Mr. Austen is now dealing with several visitors, that also include politicians and high-profile people, as well as scores of media persons outside their home in Indore's Veena Nagar. 'Everyone is offering their sympathies, asking how we are doing. How would we be doing witnessing what we did in front of our eyes. But what can we do? We are fighting,' he says, with a low, hushed voice.
