The countdown has begun for the release of the much-awaited film of the year, Suriya-starrer 24. The film is directed and written by Vikram Kumar and produced by Suriya, under his home banner, 2D Entertainment.
Catch gives you five reasons 24 could be a success
Biggest Suriya release ever
24 is touted as the biggest-ever release for a Suriya starrer. The film is releasing on more than 2,000 screens all over the world. The bilingual film is all set to release simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu. Surya has a good fan base in Andhra Pradesh, which means more the number of screens, the more profitable it will be at the Box Office.
Science-fiction thriller
24 is a science-fiction thriller and film lovers across India have always loved this genre, proof being the success of films like Krrish and Enthiran. More over, the makers have roped in the same technicians who worked on Krrish and Enthiran, for 24. So a big success in on the cards for the film.
Suriya in a Triple role
24 will be a festival for Suriya fans as their idol is essaying three different characters - Athreya, Mani and Sethuraman. The film also marks the debut of the Ghajini actor in a negative role.
Samantha's consecutive release after blockbuster Theri
24 stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nithya Menen as the main female leads. This is Samantha's consecutive release after the Vijay-starrer Theri, which was a blockbuster at the Box Office. Plus, Samantha is a huge star in Telugu cinema as well and is sure to draw the audience.
Suriya's 24 movie poster (A film poster)A super star release after Theri
After Theri, which released on 14 April, 2016, most films released had an average occupancy at the Box Office. Vetrivel was a Box Office failure and Manithan opened to an average note at the ticket windows. 24 is releasing exactly three weeks after the Vijay film, which ensures an excellent opening for Ghajini superstar's 24 too.
The trailer and the back ground score by A R Rahman have already received a terrific response from film lovers. The sci-fi thriller is slated to hit the screens tomorrow.