Director Puri Jagannadh is currently busy finishing the post-production work of his upcoming film Slumdog. While the project is nearing completion, reports suggest that the filmmaker is already planning his next movie and is reportedly targeting Tamil superstar Suriya for the lead role.
Slumdog Nears Completion
Puri Jagannadh plans to release Slumdog in the second half of this year. While completing the final work on the film, the director has already written a script with Suriya in mind.
Script Reportedly Written for Suriya
Industry buzz indicates that Puri Jagannadh has already completed a script with Suriya in mind. The director is said to be keen on collaborating with the actor for his next big project once Slumdog releases.
Will Suriya Say Yes?
It remains unclear whether Suriya will accept the project. The actor carefully chooses his films, and Puri Jagannadh’s signature mass-entertainment style could offer a fresh direction for the star.
About Slumdog – 33 Temple Road
Slumdog – 33 Temple Road stars Vijay Sethupathi in a unique beggar role and follows a money-driven storyline. The pan-Indian action thriller also features Tabu and Samyuktha Menon in key roles. The team plans to release the film in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.