Suriya gave two back to back worldwide critically acclaimed and commercially successful films 'Soorarai Pottru' and 'Jai Bhim'. His next 'Etharkkum Thunindhavan' directed by Pandiraj is expected to be much more of an entertainer that will satisfy all sections of the audiences. Producer Sun Pictures is planning to release the film on February 4th.

Meanwhile the next lineup of Suriya is also getting bigger and bigger as the days pass by. He will be shooting simultaneously for two films directed by Siruthai Siva and Bala from March onwards. Later he is expected to begin work on Vetrimaaran's 'Vaadivasal'.

The hot buzz in Kollywood is that iin 2023 Suriya will join hands with director Ravikumar of 'Indru Nettru Naalai' fame for a futuristic film set in the year 2070. It is said that the preproduction work for the project will begin this year itself and sets will be erected to create a world that will be much different from what we see now.

Ravikumar's next release is 'Ayalaan' starring Sivakarthikeyan and Rakul Preet Singh with A.R. Rahman scoring the music. The long in the making film which also involves extensive computer graphics is planned for a festive release later this year.