Hombale Films announces Suriya 48 with director TJ Gnanavel

A major new Tamil film project reuniting actor Suriya with director T.J. Gnanavel has been officially announced by the production banner Hombale Films. The announcement, made on Monday, June 29, 2026, confirms a collaboration first rumored a month ago and marks the pair's first project together since the acclaimed 2021 legal drama "Jai Bhim."

The film, tentatively referred to as "Suriya 48," was launched with a traditional pooja ceremony at the Park Hyatt in Chennai. While the production house has not released an official plot synopsis, widespread reports suggest the film will be a biographical drama based on the life of Dr. Thiruvengadam Veeraraghavan, a revered physician known as the "Rs 5 doctor" for his practice of charging only nominal consultation fees. Hombale Films producer Vijay Kiragandur stated the collaboration aims to tell a story that is "honest, meaningful, and will connect with audiences across the world."

The project brings together a significant creative team. Actress Kayadu Lohar is set to play the female lead, with Prakash Raj, Yogi Babu, and Elango Kumaravel in supporting roles. The technical crew includes cinematographer S.R. Kathir, editor Philomin Raj,...