Suriya has made headlines as his new film Retro hit the screens to mixed reviews. Following the disappointment of Kanguva, Retro marks yet another letdown for the star, leaving his fans disheartened with Karthik Subbaraj's direction. Aside from Suriya's sincere performance, Retro offers little in terms of impact.

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Suriya's remuneration revealed for Venky Atluri's next

Now that Retro has been released, fans are curious about what's next for the Ayan star. At OTTplay, we were the first to reveal that Suriya has signed his first straight Telugu film with none other than Venky Atluri, known for Lucky Baskhar and Tholi Prema. The project has been finalized and will be announced soon. Pre-production is progressing rapidly, with most of the shooting planned in Chennai.

In a new development, we’ve also learned exclusive details about Suriya's remuneration. A source close to the team revealed that Suriya has demanded a whopping ₹50 crore for the film, and the makers have agreed without hesitation.

Naga Vamsi, a prominent producer in Telugu cinema known for hits like Jersey and DJ Tillu, is backing the project. According to our source, he has allocated a massive ₹120 crore as the film’s total budget. The yet-to-be-titled film will be Suriya’s Telugu debut and is said to be a social drama set against a powerful backdrop.

Budget details of Suriya-Venky Atluri's next

Naga Vamsi had long been eager to collaborate with Suriya, but earlier attempts didn’t materialize. When director Venky Atluri pitched a compelling story with Suriya in mind, the producer was immediately on board—and the rest, as they say, is history.

Suriya enjoys a strong fan base in Telugu states, thanks to the success of his dubbed films like Ghajini and Pithamagan. His Singam franchise further elevated his popularity. With his first direct Telugu film on the way, expectations are sky-high. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project.

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