# Suriya’s Vishwanath and Sons Is NOT a Remake of Kangaroo — Here’s the Truth Behind the Viral Rumour

URL: https://technosports.co.in/suriyas-vishwanath-and-sons-is-not/  
Published: 2026-03-09  
Updated: 2026-03-09  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

If you’ve been scrolling through South Indian film forums lately, chances are you’ve stumbled across the rumour that Suriya’s upcoming family drama **Vishwanath and Sons** is a remake of Prithviraj Sukumaran’s 2007 Malayalam hit **Kangaroo**. The internet ran with it — but here’s what actually checks out.

## Vishwanath and Sons — Complete Film Info

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Film Title** | Vishwanath and Sons (Suriya 46) |
| **Lead Actor** | Suriya |
| **Director** | Venky Atluri |
| **Release Date** | July 2026 |
| **Genre** | Family Drama |
| **Script** | Original screenplay by Venky Atluri |
| **Is it a remake of Kangaroo?** | No — reports confirmed baseless |
| **Key Cast** | Mamitha Baiju, Raveena Tandon, Radikaa Sarathkumar |
| **Producers** | Sithara Entertainments |
| **First Look** | Released — features Suriya with a baby |

## So Where Did the Kangaroo Remake Rumour Come From?

There were initial reports that the film was a remake of Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Kangaroo, a 2007 Malayalam action-comedy featuring the story of an auto-rickshaw driver who accidentally gets responsibility for a child, eventually uncovering the secrets behind the child’s parentage.

![Suriya](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/suryyssy.jpg)

It’s easy to see why the internet connected the dots — Vishwanath and Sons’ first-look poster features Suriya with a baby, and Kangaroo has a broadly similar premise. But that’s where the similarity ends.

According to 123Telugu, the reports about Vishwanath and Sons being a remake are completely baseless, with the film said to be based on an original screenplay penned by director Venky Atluri. So fans can relax — this is a fresh story, not a retelling.

## What Is Vishwanath and Sons Actually About?

While the full plot hasn’t been officially revealed, the first-look posters paint a picture of a warm, wholesome family entertainer. Venky Atluri, known for delivering emotionally rooted Telugu films, is expected to bring that signature heartfelt touch to this one too.

The cast is stellar — Mamitha Baiju (who impressed audiences in *Love*, the Malayalam film), Raveena Tandon, and the legendary Radikaa Sarathkumar all coming together around Suriya makes this one of the most anticipated Tamil releases of mid-2026.

## What’s Next for Suriya Before July?

Suriya is next set to appear in the lead role in Karuppu, a fantasy action film directed by RJ Balaji, starring Trisha Krishnan as co-lead and revolving around a lawyer who becomes possessed by a deity and fights against injustice — expected to hit theatres in April 2026.

Looking further ahead, Suriya has also begun work on Suriya47, a cop action-comedy directed by Jithu Madhavan of Aavesham fame, where he plays an easygoing, eccentric police officer, with Nazriya Nazim Fahadh as co-lead.

Learn more about [Suriya on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suriya). For all updates on Suriya’s upcoming films, release dates and box office tracking, visit our [South Indian movies 2026 schedule on technosports.co.in](https://technosports.co.in) and [latest Tamil cinema news on technosports.co.in](https://technosports.co.in).

## ❓ FAQs

### **Q: Is Suriya’s Vishwanath and Sons a remake of the Malayalam film Kangaroo?**

 A: No. Reports confirm it is based on an entirely original screenplay written by director Venky Atluri, with no connection to the 2007 Prithviraj Sukumaran film.

### **Q: When will Vishwanath and Sons release in theatres?**

A: The film is scheduled for a July 2026 theatrical release, arriving after Suriya’s upcoming fantasy actioner Karuppu, which is expected in April 2026.