Suriya Opens Up About Family, Films & Future | InFocus | THR India

South Indian superstar Suriya sits down with The Hollywood Reporter India for an intimate conversation about his remarkable 27-year journey in cinema. From discussing his upcoming period fantasy film 'Kanguva' to reflecting on the unexpected success of his Rolex character in 'Vikram', Suriya opens up about his creative choices and why box office numbers shouldn't define a film's success. He shares insights into working with directors like Sudha Kongara and Lokesh Kanagaraj, while discussing his production company 2D Entertainment's mission to create meaningful cinema.

In this candid interview, Suriya also discusses his recent move to Mumbai to support his wife Jyothika's career, emphasizing the importance of family balance and personal growth. He reflects on his journey from commercial successes to socially impactful films like 'Jai Bhim', and shares exciting updates about his upcoming projects. The actor provides a glimpse into his acting process, his philosophy about cinema, and his vision for the future of Indian storytelling.

00:00 Introduction and welcoming Suriya
01:45 How have broadened horizons shaped Suriya's choices?
03:33 Vision for Kanguva
07:19 Pan-Indian stardom and performance
09:36 Social impact of films
12:00 Building Kanguva's world
16:25 The Rolex story
20:30 What does 'Kanguva' mean
21:20 Box office debate
25:34 Fearless filmmaking
30:30 Work-life balance
32:15 Family life and the Mumbai move
36:44 Future projects
39:05 Closing remarks

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