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Karthi hails Suriya’s ‘Vishwanath And Sons’, Netflix bags OTT rights
Karthi hails Suriya’s ‘Vishwanath And Sons’, Netflix bags OTT rights
Actor Karthi has become the first celebrity to review Suriya's Vishwanath And Sons, calling it a wholesome family entertainer that keeps viewers smiling throughout. He praised Suriya's performance as 'class apart' and…
The Story in Brief
Actor Karthi has become the first celebrity to review Suriya's Vishwanath And Sons, calling it a wholesome family entertainer that keeps viewers smiling throughout. He praised Suriya's performance as 'class apart' and lauded director Venky Atluri's writing. The film released in theatres on August 14, 2026, clashing with Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 at the box office.
Netflix has reportedly acquired the OTT streaming rights for the movie, with a digital premiere expected in September or October 2026 after the theatrical window. Reports also suggest Suriya charged Rs 45 crore for his role, while co-stars Raveena Tandon and Mamitha Baiju were paid Rs 2-3 crore and Rs 1.5-3 crore respectively. The film has a U/A certificate and runs for 161 minutes.
The Indian Opinion
The early praise from Karthi and the Netflix deal have set high expectations, but much of the commentary around star fees and OTT windows before the box office settles feels premature. The real test for Vishwanath And Sons is whether its 161-minute runtime and family appeal can hold audiences beyond opening day. The weekend's footfalls, not advance hype, will decide if this is a genuine hit or just another star vehicle.
Sources (2): timesnownews.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above.
