Suriya is currently working on his 46th film with Telugu director Venky Atluri, a family entertainer produced by Sitara Entertainments, set to release in Summer 2026. The film's technical team includes Nimish Ravi for cinematography, Navin Nooli for editing, and Banglan for production design. Suriya has also signed a film with Malayalam director Jithu Madhavan, and is in talks with another Telugu director, Vivek Athreya, for a new project.
Vivek Athreya's recent film, Saripodha Sanivaaram, with Nani, showcased his ability to deliver a mass commercial film. Suriya is reportedly interested in working with Vivek Athreya, and the project is moving forward under the Mythri Movie Makers banner. This collaboration comes as Suriya emerges as a reliable choice for Telugu producers looking to create Tamil-Telugu bilingual films, following high remuneration demands from other Tamil actors like Rajinikanth and Ajith as Vijay is moving into politics.
The trend of Tamil heroes working on bilinguals with Telugu directors is gaining momentum, with KV Anudeep's Prince and Venky Atluri's Sir being notable examples. Suriya's confidence in Venky Atluri's film is evident, and he is aiming for a strong comeback after a series of flops. The success of Suriya's upcoming projects will likely determine his next move, whether it's with Vivek Athreya or another Tamil director.
Suriya's current projects include Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji, and his last was Retro, released on May 1. His collaboration with Venky Atluri is expected to generate significant buzz, given the director's previous successes with Sir and Lucky Baskhar.