At the pre-release event of his upcoming film Retro in Hyderabad, actor Suriya confirmed that he will collaborate with director Venky Atluri for his next film. Tentatively titled Suriya 46, the project will be produced by Naga Vamsi’s Sithara Entertainments, with filming scheduled to start in May.

Announcing the project, Suriya said, “I have to announce this today. I have to start with Allu Arvind gaaru; the whole journey started with him. With his blessings, you have been waiting for this announcement, we are associating with Sithara Entertainments’ Vamsi gaaru and my dear brother Venky here.”

“This will be my next. As you’ve all been asking, after a long time, with beautiful association and beautiful talent here, we will be doing my next Tamil film. I will be shooting and spending a lot of time here in beautiful Hyderabad. From May onwards, we start our next. We need all your love, we need all your blessings. I am sure this will be a beautiful journey and that there will be more beautiful associations happening,” he added.

Details about the plot, cast and crew are yet to be announced. Suriya also wished actor Nani success for his upcoming release HIT 3, which arrives alongside Retro on May 1.