Reviving the Family Genre with Roaring Numbers: Team Vishwanath & Sons Celebrates Massive Success in Hyderabad!
Opening to widespread critical acclaim and packed theatres across the country since its release on August 14, 2026, Tamil powerhouse star Suriya’s latest emotional family entertainer, Vishwanath & Sons, has turned into a resounding box-office hit. Directed by Venky Atluri and produced jointly by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya under Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas (presented by Srikara Studios), the film is witnessing a massive surge in footfalls.
To mark the grand theatrical triumph, the team hosted a star-studded success meet at ITC Kohenur, Hyderabad, with legendary filmmaker and Maatala Mantrikudu Trivikram Srinivas gracing the evening as the chief guest.
"My Wife Demands I Direct Suriya Sir": Trivikram Srinivas's Heartwarming Speech
Showering immense praise on Suriya's timeless appeal and the film’s four acting pillars, Trivikram Srinivas delivered an engaging speech:
*"Only two heroes in India seem to age backward—Suriya sir and Mahesh Babu sir! There are very few actors who command such deep, lifelong love from women and family audiences. When the Hindi version of Ghajini was made, Aamir Khan sir himself admitted that he could not match Suriya sir's Sanjay Ramaswamy.
My wife is a massive fan of Suriya sir—she doesn't just request, she demands that I make a film with him! I am thrilled that our banner produced this film, but I will be even happier the day my name appears as director on a Suriya film.
The four pillars of this film—Suriya sir, Radhika garu, Raveena Tandon garu, and Mamitha Baiju—have brought Venky's writing to life. The real heroes of Vishwanath & Sons are the audiences who welcomed a pure family drama with open arms."*
— Trivikram Srinivas
"Audiences Have Breathed New Life into Family Cinema" – Suriya
Expressing heartfelt gratitude to the Telugu audience and the entire creative team, Suriya highlighted the unifying power of cinema:
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A Pan-Indian Union: "Venky and Vamsi are from the Telugu states, I am from Tamil Nadu, Mamitha is from Kerala, and Raveena ma'am is from Maharashtra. We come from different cultures, but cinema united us to make a good film that audiences across regions are embracing wholeheartedly," Suriya shared.
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Beyond Box Office: Suriya remarked that while collections reflect love, the lasting emotional connection and smiles the film gives families in theatres represent its true success.
"Day 2 Collections Doubled Day 1 Numbers" – Director Venky Atluri
Director Venky Atluri addressed the initial skepticism around making a clean family drama amid heavy action trends:
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Backing the Script: "When action and dark thrillers are dominating the box office, backing a pure family drama requires immense conviction. Naga Vamsi garu and Trivikram garu stood firmly behind me."
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Phenomenal Trade Momentum: Atluri revealed that distributors reported Day 2 collections nearly doubling Day 1 figures, a rare box-office trend that underscores glowing word-of-mouth.
Raveena Tandon & Team Celebrate
Bollywood star Raveena Tandon shared that working on the project felt like a joyful family picnic, praising Venky Atluri’s sensitive handling of emotional scenes and Suriya’s humble persona.
The event was also attended by key cast and crew members including Sunil Reddy, Viva Harsha, and Fight Master Venkat, along with distributor partners who expressed delight over the film’s escalating box-office run.
