Following Retro, Suriya is now playing the lead role in a movie directed by RJ Balaji, tentatively titled Suriya 45, with the team aiming for a Diwali release.
Adding to the buzz, there’s strong speculation that Pradeep Ranganathan’s Love Insurance Kompany (LIK), directed by Vignesh Shivan, is also eyeing a Diwali release.
Meanwhile, Mari Selvaraj’s Bison, starring Dhruv Vikram, has already locked in the Diwali slot. This suggests that this year’s Diwali is expected to be a packed one for the Kollywood industry.
Some netizens have commented that a potential clash between Pradeep Ranganathan’s LIK and Suriya 45 would be particularly interesting, as Pradeep Ranganathan has garnered a significant fanbase across Tamil Nadu after the blockbuster success of Love Today and Dragon.
Notably, Dragon has reportedly even surpassed the lifetime collections of Ajith Kumar’s Vidaamuyarchi, further fueling anticipation for a potential box office face-off between LIK and Suriya 45 this Diwali, according to Kollywood audiences.
Some Kollywood audiences suggest that a loss for Suriya in this clash could be more painful, as Pradeep Ranganathan is an emerging actor, while Suriya is a prominent figure in the industry.
However, neither movie has officially announced its release date, and it remains to be seen whether LIK and Suriya 45 will indeed clash this Diwali, and which movie will emerge successful.
