Suriya Supports Tamil Film Producer Va Durai In Need, Donates Rs 2 Lakh

VA Durai, a well-known Tamil film producer who has bankrolled blockbuster movies with big celebrities like Vikram, Suriya, and Sathyaraj, has fallen on hard times due to the COVID-19 lockdown.He recently shared a video seeking help for his medical treatment as he is ill and suffering from severe wounds on his legs.

He has been living at his friend’s house with no one to take care of him.

After his friend’s video seeking help for his medical treatment went viral on social media, Suriya, one of the actors Durai worked with, came forward to provide financial aid.Suriya reportedly donated Rs 2 lakhs for Durai’s initial treatment.

Durai is the founder of Evergreen Movie International, a production and distribution company that has collaborated with actors and directors on multiple ventures.

He produced the blockbuster movie Pithamagan, directed by Bala, which starred Vikram, Suriya, Laila, and Sangeetha.The film was released in 2003 and became one of the biggest hits in Tamil cinema, winning multiple awards, including the National Award and the Filmfare award.

However, Durai ran into financial trouble while making the movie.Bala went over the agreed budget, and Durai settled the payments.

He also gave Bala Rs 25 lakhs for his next movie, but the film never materialized, and the director did not return the payment to Durai.After 19 years, Durai filed a case against Bala in court for his money and staged a protest at Bala’s office.

Suriya’s support for Durai comes from their professional relationship, as the producer played a crucial role in the success of Pithamagan.Suriya is currently working on his upcoming period drama, tentatively titled ‘Suriya 42’, which is directed by Siruthai Siva and features Disha Patani in the female lead role.He is also working on Vetri Maaran’s Vaadi Vaasal, a movie based on the ancient sport practiced in Tamil Nadu called Jallikattu, with music composed by GV Prakash.

It is heartening to see celebrities like Suriya stepping forward to help those in need, especially during these trying times.Hopefully, with his support, Durai will receive the medical treatment he needs and make a full recovery.