Suriya plays an advocate for the first time in his career!
We had earlier reported about Suriya playing cameo role in ‘Kootathil Oruthan’ director TJ Gnanavel’s next. It is learnt that the star plays an advocate’s role in the film. Some location stills featuring Suriya in a lawyer’s attire have leaked online. In one of the stills, he can seen leading a protest along with other advocates. Interestingly, this is the first time Suriya is playing an advocate’s role in his career.
This yet-to-be titled film is a social drama which revolves around the struggles of a particular tribal community. Malayali actress Rajisha is said to be playing the female lead. Details regarding her character are not yet known. Manikandan, popular for his roles in ‘Kaala’, ‘Sillu Karuppatti’ and ‘Aelay’ is also essaying a major part in the film.
Suriya meanwhile has Pandiraj’s film in the halfway stage. The film’s shoot has been interrupted due to the second wave of pandemic. The makers were planning to shoot a massive action sequence involving hundreds of junior artists. But due to the current situation, it is not possible to shoot it as planned. They have decided to film it later after things return to normalcy. After its completion, Suriya is expected to team up with Vetrimaaran for ‘Vaadivasal’.