SJ Suryah on success of Monster, delayed projects, and working with Amitabh Bachchan in Uyarntha Manithan
FirstpostSJ Suryah grabbed everyone’s attention in the Tamil film industry with back to back blockbusters Vaali and Kushi, featuring reigning superstars of Tamil cinema, Ajith and Vijay. Despite new releases like Suriya’s NGK and Prabhu Deva-starrer Devi 2, Monster successfully completed 25 days in theaters across Tamil Nadu and still retains shows in major multiplexes in the prime cities. Monster’s director Nelson is a genuine soul and he remains honest in each and every step, which I think is one of the major reasons for the film’s success," he says. Talking about his two delayed projects — Nenjam Marapathillai, directed by Selvaraghavan, and Iravaakaalam with Maya and Game Over director Ashwin, Suryah says, “I think the success of Monster will help in the release of the other two films.