Director Venky Atluri created a warm moment on stage during a promotional event for his upcoming film Vishwanath & Sons when he paid respect to lead actor Suriya. The gesture, captured on camera during the film’s pre-release event in Hyderabad, rapidly gained traction across social media platforms, with fans praising the mutual admiration shared between the filmmaker and the actor.
Venky Atluri Smartly Touches Suriya’s Feet During ‘Vishwanath & Sons’ Event
While Suriya was addressing the audience on stage, Venky Atluri approached the actor and playfully asked him to look upward. As Suriya glanced up, Atluri bent down to touch his feet as a mark of respect, momentarily catching the actor off guard. Suriya quickly reacted with a smile and playfully moved toward the director to embrace him.
Venky Atluri Takes Blessings from Suriya at ‘Vishwanath and Sons’ Pre-Release Event
Social media users noted that the playful distraction mirrored a classic scene from the iconic Tamil film Suryavamsam, adding a lighthearted nostalgia to the interaction. Video clips of the moment went viral online shortly after the event, drawing widespread appreciation from moviegoers and fans. During the event, Atluri also shared insights into how the collaboration came together.
The director revealed that he originally pitched a biopic to Suriya, which the actor was enthusiastic about. However, due to rights issues, the biopic could not proceed. Atluri then presented an alternative premise focused on a family drama, which Suriya immediately accepted, having wanted to return to a lighter, romantic family entertainer after years of intense action roles.
More About ‘Vishwanath & Sons’
Written and directed by Venky Atluri, Vishwanath & Sons is a bilingual romantic family drama starring Suriya alongside Mamitha Baiju, Radhikka Sarathkumar, Raveena Tandon, and Sunil. Suriya plays the role of Sanjay Vishwanath, an international shooter whose life navigates complex family dynamics and an unexpected romance. The film’s technical crew features music composed by GV Prakash Kumar, cinematography by Nimish Ravi, and editing by Navin Nooli.
Produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, Vishwanath & Sons is scheduled for a theatrical release on August 14, 2026, over the Independence Day weekend.