Following the success of Karuppu, Suriya is gearing up for the release of Vishwanath And Sons, an upcoming family drama directed by Venky Atluri. The film presents the actor in a different avatar as Sanjay Vishwanath, an international pistol shooter whose life changes when he faces an unexpected family crisis. Mamitha Baiju plays the female lead, while the film also features a strong supporting cast. A mix of family emotions, romance and humour, Vishwanath And Sons promises a lighter outing for Suriya after his recent intense roles. There’s what you need to know about the film ahead of the release.
Vishwanath and Sons: Plot And Runtime
According to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), the synopsis reads “Sanjay Vishwanath chases excellence as an international shooter but when family responsibilities and an unexpected romance enter his life he is forced to look inward and question what he values most in life. Vishwanath And Sons has a runtime of 161 minutes.
Vishwanath and Sons: Cast
plays Sanjay Vishwanath, with as Maddy. The film also features an extensive supporting cast, including , Raveena Tandon, Nasser, Sudha, Raghu Babu, Sunil Reddy, Bhavani Sri, Viva Harsha, Kaali Venkat, George Maryan, Hyper Aadhi, Srija Ravi, Sarvadaman Banerjee, Mathew Varghese, Kalyani Natarajan, Karate Karthik and Master Charvik.
Vishwanath and Sons: Cast
The film also marks a reunion between Suriya and composer GV Prakash Kumar after their collaboration on Soorarai Pottru.
Vishwanath and Sons: Censor Certificate
Vishwanath And Sons Grabs Attention From Fans
Vishwanath And Sons has completed its censor formalities and received a U/A certificate. The makers announced the certification through a new poster ahead of the film’s theatrical release. With its 161-minute runtime and U/A certification, the film is positioned as a family-oriented theatrical entertainer. It is scheduled to release in cinemas on August 14, 2026.
Venky Atluri Calls Him An Entertainer
Director Venky Atluri has described Vishwanath And Sons as a wholesome entertainer and requested audiences to watch it with their families. “This isn’t just a film for fans. Bring your mother, father and your entire family. You’ll walk out of the theatre with a heart full of happiness,” the filmmaker said. “I’m not making tall claims. The film is under two hours, and I’m sure you’ll be entertained for at least 100 minutes. Trust me—I was a CBSE student, I never scored full marks,” he said. Venky also spoke confidently about the film’s ability to connect with fans, along with a humours take on it.