SG251: Suresh Gopi’s film gets new producers; shooting to start soon

A few days ago, there was a controversy surrounding actor Suresh Gopi’s long-awaited movie, tentatively titled SG251. The controversy happened due to producer-related problems, leading to concerns that the film might be shelved. It later surfaced that the Rahul Ramachandran-directed revenge thriller movie faced delays mainly due to other production issues. After being delayed for so long, Abaam Movies has now taken up the project, and they have also confirmed that filming will commence soon.

SG251’s plot and lead character

While the story is still under wraps, the first look of SG251 suggests that it will revolve around the lead actor’s quest for revenge. Going by the first-look poster, Suresh plays a watchmaker in the film. According to the director, Suresh will be seen in two different looks in the film. Along with him, a popular Tamil actor will also be part of the cast. The hero’s tough and intimidating look in the poster suggests that the film will be a commercial entertainer. Furthermore, one can expect SG251 to feature lots of punch dialogues and intense scenes.

Controversies surrounding Suresh Gopi’s SG251

A while ago, Suresh had spoken about the problems with the making of SG251 at a press event. After that, Rahul had posted a message on his Facebook (now Meta) page to reveal the reason behind the film’s delay. The director said that there were no producers supporting the movie, and some people in the industry were trying to ‘sabotage his project’. In his long post, Rahul also mentioned that they were talking to potential producers who understand the budget, and that he will overcome the challenges and finish the movie soon.

Also read: Rahul Ramachandran responds to the Suresh Gopi film SG251 delay amid controversy 

Suresh Gopi’s Garudan running successfully in theatres

Meanwhile, Suresh’s latest outing, Garudan, has opened to largely positive responses. The film has earned ₹5.05 crore worldwide within three days of its release. The courtroom thriller, also starring Biju Menon, is helmed by debutant director Arun Varma and scripted by Anjaam Pathira fame Midhun Manuel Thomas. The Malayalam star’s upcoming films also include JSK, another legal thriller, and Jayaraj’s Oru Perumgaliyattam.

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