The grand pre-release event of Suriya’s upcoming mass commercial entertainer “Veerabhadhrudu” turned into a memorable celebration as several popular film personalities came together to praise the film and its scale. Directed by RJ Balaji and produced by Dream Warrior Pictures, the film stars Trisha as the female lead and is gearing up for a worldwide release on May 14. In Telugu states, the movie will be released by Annapurna Studios.
Speaking at the event, Suriya expressed his happiness about returning to Telugu audiences once again and said he always feels lucky whenever he visits Hyderabad. He thanked Annapurna Studios for planning an impressive release for the film and promised audiences a complete theatrical entertainer packed with emotions, humour, action, and mass moments. Suriya revealed that the first half of the film will have an emotional courtroom drama backdrop, while the second half will deliver a full-on mass commercial experience.
He also praised director RJ Balaji for his sincerity and vision, calling him a multi-talented filmmaker. Suriya mentioned that the film presents him in a completely different avatar compared to his recent movies. He also shared his excitement about reuniting with Trisha after 23 years and appreciated her performance in the film. The actor added that every technician and artist worked with passion to make the movie special.
Karthi’s speech became one of the major highlights of the evening. He said the trailer reminded him of the “Ghajini” days and described “Veerabhadhrudu” as a proper mass masala and family entertainer. Karthi remarked that only Suriya could perform a character like Veerabhadhrudu and carry such powerful mass energy on screen. He encouraged audiences to watch the film in theatres, saying it is designed to be celebrated with fans and families.
Director Venky Atluri appreciated RJ Balaji for blending a divine element with a strong social angle and called the film a perfect commercial entertainer. He praised Suriya for being humble and dedicated, while also highlighting the love Telugu audiences have always shown towards both Suriya and Karthi.
RJ Balaji, speaking emotionally at the event, said directing Suriya was beyond his imagination and thanked the actor for trusting him with the project. He promised that the film contains many surprises beyond what was shown in the trailer and confidently stated that “Veerabhadhrudu” would satisfy fans who want to see Suriya in a powerful mass role once again.
The event also saw speeches from lyricist Ramajogayya Sastry, writer Rakendu Mouli, and action choreographer Vikram Mor, all of whom praised the film’s emotional depth, action sequences, music, and overall entertainment value. With strong buzz, aggressive promotions, and positive excitement surrounding the project, “Veerabhadhrudu” is now one of the most awaited theatrical releases of the season.