# Rajamouli deflects Suriya collaboration query, praises actor’s recent hits

2026-09-28T02:06:35+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

SS Rajamouli declined to confirm a film project with Suriya at a Chennai event for 'Don't Trouble the Trouble', saying any announcement would dominate headlines and sideline the film being promoted. When asked about their collaboration, Rajamouli replied that he had anticipated the question but wanted the focus to remain on the Fahadh Faasil-starrer. He stated, 'Whenever we do a film, it is going to be really special.' Suriya, seated in the front row, laughed in response. Rajamouli congratulated Suriya on the commercial success of 'Karuppu' and 'Vishwanath and Sons', calling the back-to-back hits a 'double dhamaka'. He also praised Suriya's upcoming film 'Scene', directed by Jithu Madhavan, calling its promotional materials 'superb'. 'Scene' stars Suriya as a police officer alongside Naslen and Nazriya. The film is set for a November release. Suriya has previously (in 2017) expressed regret over missing a chance to work with Rajamouli.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

SS Rajamouli deflected a question about collaborating with Suriya at a promotional event for Shashank Yeleti's 'Don't Trouble the Trouble', saying any such announcement would become the headline and overshadow the film being promoted. He praised Suriya's recent commercial successes, Karuppu and Vishwanath and Sons, as a 'double dhamaka' and expressed eagerness for Suriya's upcoming film 'Scene', calling its promotional material 'superb'. Rajamouli hinted at a future collaboration, stating 'whenever we do a film, it is going to be really special.' Suriya, seated in the front row, laughed and appeared to agree. The exchange has renewed fan speculation, though no timeline exists. Suriya had previously (in 2017) expressed regret over missing a chance to work with Rajamouli.

## Coverage

- cinemaexpress.com (neutral report) <https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2026/Sep/27/ss-rajamouli-congratulates-suriya-on-recent-successes-says-when-he-will-work-with-actor>
  Led with the collaboration question as the main news, included Rajamouli's deflection and praise for Suriya's films in neutral reporting.
- 123telugu.com (neutral report) <https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/rajamouli-finally-reacts-to-his-much-awaited-collaboration-with-suriya-hk.html>
  Framed the event as fan buzz about a collaboration, emphasised Rajamouli's tease and Suriya's reaction without adding critical angle.
- timesnownews.com (neutral report) <https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/south/ss-rajamouli-suriya-to-collaborate-varanasi-director-reacts-article-156238169>
  Led with collaboration speculation, included Suriya's 2017 regret statement for context, more background than other outlets.

Tags: Jithu Madhavan, Scene, SS Rajamouli, Suriya
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