Suriya's 'Vishwanath & Sons' director Venky Atluri pens note of gratitude as film gears up to hit screens
Hyderabad, Aug 14
Even as his film 'Vishwanath and Sons' geared up to hit screens the world over, ace director Venky Atluri has now penned a note of gratitude to his entire unit, thanking them for what they had brought to the film.
Taking to his Instagram page to share a statement, Venky Atluri wrote, "Gratitude. Indebted. For all the love and support we've received... truly grateful. This is for all of Suriya sir's Anbaana fans and every movie lover out there. We've poured our hearts into #VishwanathAndSons and I sincerely hope you love what we've created."
He went on to add, "As I've been saying, the film has more than 90% entertainment... filled with laughter, emotions, warmth and moments you can enjoy with your families and loved ones. Can't wait for you all to experience it."
In his statement, the director, who has directed the film featuring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju in the lead, wrote, "As #VishwanathAndSons reaches the audience in a few more hours, my heart is filled with gratitude. This has been an incredibly special journey, and I feel blessed to have had such wonderful people stand by me and this story."
Thanking Suriya and Mamitha Baiju, the lead actors of the film, the director wrote, "Suriya sir... Thank you for trusting me with Sanjay Vishwanath and bringing him to life with so much warmth, charm and soul. Working with you is an experience I'll cherish forever. Mamitha... You brought such freshness, energy and emotion to the film and made your character truly special."
He also went on to thank other artistes in the film like Radhikaa Sarathkumar, Raveena Tandon, Nassar, Sudha, Sarvadaman, Raghubabu, Sunil Reddy, Hyper Aadhi and Charvik."
The director, in his statement, while thanking his techinicians, pointed out that GV Prakash's music had become the soul of so many moments and that it had elevated the emotions beautifully.
He also went on to say to his cinematographer Nimish that he had captured every emotion and the world of #VAS with such beauty.
"Your frames speak for themselves," he said as he thanked the cameraman.
The director also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his producers Vamsi and Sai Soujanya for believing in him and his story right from day one and for standing by him with unwavering trust and support throughout the journey.
After thanking every member of the unit, the director concluded the note saying,"And to the entire cast and crew... this journey wouldn't have been possible without each and every one of you. Truly grateful for everything you've brought to this film. #VishwanathAndSons is yours from TOMORROW. Go experience it with your families and loved ones."
— IANS
Reader Comments
Venky Atluri never misses with emotional family stories. His previous films have shown he understands the pulse of Indian audiences. Suriya's warmth as an actor is unmatched - Sanjay Vishwanath seems like the perfect role for him. The combination of Radhikaa Sarathkumar and Raveena Tandon is also exciting. Can't wait!
Such a heartfelt note from the director! It shows how much effort and love went into this project. Suriya sir's Anbaana fans are truly blessed to get a family entertainer from him. GVP's music will definitely elevate the film - his melodies always strike the right chord. All the best to the entire team! 🌟
As someone who follows Indian cinema from abroad, it's refreshing to see directors showing such genuine gratitude to their team. The family entertainer space is exactly what's needed - not everything has to be action or drama. Looking forward to streaming this internationally!
Respect to Venky for writing such a detailed thank you note. It's rare for directors to acknowledge every single person's contribution like this. But honestly, I hope the film lives up to the hype. Many directors talk about entertainment percentage but deliver average products. Let's see if VAS delivers. Btw, Suriya + GVP combo is always dangerous! 💪
The way Venky Atluri has thanked everyone - from the lead actors to the cinematographer - shows his humility. That's what makes good directors great. Also, Mamitha Baiju is such a fresh talent, loved her in her previous films. This is going to be a
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