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Vishwanath And Sons Tamil Nadu Rights Sold For Record 45 Crore

By Rambabu Updated at: 2026-07-26 08:54:30

Suriya’s Vishwanath And Sons has created pre-release buzz with a reported ₹45 crore Tamil Nadu theatrical deal. Directed by Venky Atluri and co-starring Mamitha Baiju, Radhika Sarathkumar, and Raveena Tandon, the family drama is set for August 14. Distributors show strong faith ahead of trailer launch.

The deal is among Suriya’s biggest in TN. Trade analysts link the surge to Karuppu, which grossed over ₹300 crore worldwide and became Suriya’s highest earner. Similar to Peddi’s ₹40-42 crore overseas sale, South films are seeing aggressive bidding even before promotions begin.

Non-theatrical deals are strong. Netflix reportedly paid ₹85 crore for OTT rights, music fetched ₹12+ crore, and overseas rights crossed ₹15 crore. Total pre-release business is estimated at ₹157 crore. Produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, the film has GV Prakash’s music.

The film needs around ₹110 crore worldwide to break even. TN distributors may require ₹100 crore gross locally. With Vaathi and Lucky Baskhar director Venky Atluri at the helm, DOP Nimish Ravi and an Independence Day release, expectations for Vishwanath And Sons are running high.

- Veda

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