Actor Shriya Saran has joined the cast of Suriya 44, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, and will feature in a special dance number. The film, starring Suriya in the lead role, is currently underway, with Shriya's portions already filmed in Ooty. This marks the first collaboration between Shriya and Suriya, with the former's involvement in the project yet to be officially announced.
Suriya 44, tentatively titled, is a highly anticipated film, bringing together Suriya and Karthik Subbaraj for the first time. The movie features Pooja Hegde as the female lead and is backed by the 2D Entertainment banner. Santhosh Narayanan has composed the music for the film, aiming to create a blend of action and love, drawing inspiration from Alaipayuthey.
The film boasts an ensemble cast, including Jayaram, Karunakaran, and Joju George in pivotal roles. The technical crew consists of Shreyaas Krishna handling the camera and Shafique Mohamed Ali handling the editing. Jacki heads the production design team. The project went on floors in June this year and has been filming at various locations in Ooty, Tamil Nadu.
Recently, Suriya met with a minor accident during the filming of an action scene in Ooty. However, the team has successfully wrapped up the second schedule of the film. With Shriya Saran's addition to the cast, Suriya 44 is generating buzz among fans, who are eagerly awaiting the film's release.