Soorya: Sunny Deol back on sets for climax and courtroom drama

Summary:

• Sunny Deol returns to shoot Soorya, completing action and climax scenes after a three-year break.

• The film, adapted from Malayalam hit Joseph (2018), follows a retired cop uncovering an organ harvesting racket.

• Crew plans final schedules in Jaipur, aiming for a 2026 release with teaser/trailer possibly this year.

After a little break to concentrate on other projects like Lahore 1947, Border 2, and Ramayana, Sunny Deol is heading back to the sets of Soorya, reprising his role in the thriller. With the goal of finishing up by mid-September, the veteran actor returned to film the film's climax in August after having shot some of it in 2022.

Adaption from Malayalam film Joseph

Joseph (2018) is a film originally shot in Malayalam, and Soorya is adapted from it. An organ harvesting racket is exposed when a retired police officer becomes entangled in a murder investigation. In 2022, the film's first schedule was set in Jaipur.

As per a report in Mid Day, the crew is now at Vile Parle filming an action scene. Using the Golden Tobacco Factory as a set, they are filming a huge action scenario that will be reflected as a hospital. More than 350 individuals, led by action director Ravi Varma, are responsible for its execution. Deol is featured in a scene of hand-to-hand combat, while Ravi Kishan and Manish Wadhwa are also seen in the scene.

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Courtroom drama and final schedules

The crew will transition to an important courtroom scene on September 1. In the same, Deol has to fight a case in the film. Thus, he has reverted to his Damini [1993] persona, where he pursues vengeance while acting out theatrical speech. Perhaps in Naigaon, this leg will be shot on location. Moreover, the crew will then spend the last ten days in Jaipur before starting post-production. They are planning to release "Soorya" in early 2026, adding that they may release a trailer and teaser this year.

Deol was still very much involved even if there was a three-year break in production. Although the actor was preoccupied with films like Jaat, Lahore 1947, and Border 2, he nevertheless contributed to the making of the film.

Adaptations of Joseph

Along with Visithiran (2022) in Tamil, Shekar (2022) in Telugu, and Ravi Bopanna (2022) in Kannada, Soorya is the latest adaptation of Joseph. The 2026 release of Deol's action-thriller is anticipated with great anticipation.

FAQs:

Q: What is the movie Soorya about?

A: Soorya is an action-thriller about a retired cop who gets pulled into a murder investigation and uncovers an organ harvesting racket. It is an official adaptation of the Malayalam film Joseph (2018).

Q: Who is starring in Soorya?

A: Sunny Deol plays the lead role, with Ravi Kishan and Manish Wadhwa also featured in the film.

Q: When did Soorya start filming?

A: The film began shooting in Jaipur in the summer of 2022, with some portions shot in Vile Parle in 2025 for the climax.