Ashwath Marimuthu moves from Silambarasan to Suriya; reworked Rajinikanth script may become ‘Suriya 48’

Director Ashwath Marimuthu, who impressed audiences with 'Oh My Kadavule' and 'Dragon,' is now in talks for a major project with Suriya. The young filmmaker had already announced a film with Silambarasan, but that project is delayed because the actor is currently busy with Vetrimaaran’s 'Arasan' and other commitments. Amid this busy schedule, Ashwath has moved ahead with discussions for his next film, which has turned into a big opportunity.

A story reworked for Suriya

The most interesting part is that the story was first narrated to Rajinikanth. Later, Ashwath Marimuthu reshaped the script to suit Suriya’s image and style before meeting him again. As per News 18, the actor reportedly loved the narration and immediately gave his nod. Final discussions on the script are happening now. If everything goes as planned, this fresh combination will soon become official. The project is likely to be produced either by the makers of 'Dragon' or by Suriya’s own production house.

Suriya’s film with Ashwath Marimuthu might be ‘Suriya 48'

Suriya is currently working on 'Suriya 46' with Venky Atluri and then moving on to 'Suriya 47' with Jithu Madhavan. Because of this packed schedule, the film with Ashwath Marimuthu is expected to take shape after these projects, most likely as 'Suriya 48.' This actor is well known for guiding and supporting young directors with strong scripts. With this move, he proves he wants to work with more upcoming directors.

Ashwath Marimuthu keeps himself engaged

For Ashwath Marimuthu, this film could be a turning point in his career. After delivering youthful and feel-good entertainers, he is now stepping into a bigger space by teaming up with a leading star like Suriya. Even while continuing pre-production work for his film with Silambarasan, he managed to lock an exciting narration that caught the attention of one of Tamil cinema’s top actors. If the final talks end on a positive note, the Suriya-Ashwath Marimuthu film will become one of the most anticipated projects in the coming years.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”