Sai Abhyankkar replaces AR Rahman in RJ Balaji's Suriya 45
It is well known that Suriya's upcoming film after teaming up with Karthik Subbaraj, will be helmed by actor-director RJ Balaji. While GK Vishnu joined the team as the cinematographer, the makers had announced on Monday that young singer Sai Abhyankkar has onboarded as the music composer of Suriya 45, confirming that AR Rahman will no longer be involved in the film. It is to be noted that the first posters carried the Academy Award-winning composer's name.
The news comes amid speculations that the noted composer might take a break from composing music. Although Rahman's daughter and singer-composer Khatija Rahman dismissed the news as a rumour, he has yet to confirm it.
Touted to be an action-adventure film, Suriya 45 is backed by Dream Warrior Pictures, which has bankrolled critically acclaimed blockbusters like Joker, Aruvi, Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru, Kaithi, Sulthan, and Farhana. According to the makers, the yet-to-be-titled film will be the most expensive in the production house's line-up till date. Details regarding the rest of the cast members have been kept under wraps. The film went on floors in the last week of November. Apart from Suriya, the film will also reportedly star Swasika of Lubber Pandhu-fame. However, an official announcement is yet to be made about it. Details regarding the other members in the cast and technical crew have been kept under wraps.
RJ Balaji last made Veetla Vishesham in 2022. On the acting front, he was recently seen in Sorgavaasal, directed by debutant Siddharth Vishwanath, that released on November 29. He has another film in the pipeline, Happy Ending, with another debutant director Ammamuthu Surya.
Sai Abhyankkar had a glorious year with both his original songs 'Katchi Sera' and 'Aasa Kooda' becoming massive hits on YouTube and other social media platforms. Apart from Suriya 45, he will also be composing music for Benz, the upcoming LCU film starring Raghava Lawrence with director Bakkiyaraj Kannan. Benz marks the singer's his composing debut.