Was Suriya 45 Shooting Halted As Payback For His Silence On Hindi Imposition?

The shooting of actor Suriya’s upcoming film was abruptly halted by the police in Vandalur, Chengalpattu district, for allegedly taking place without proper permission. The incident led to a heated exchange between the film’s director, RJ Balaji, and a police inspector.

The production team had been filming in Aamchai village along the Kelambakkam Main Road near Vandalur when police intervened at midnight, bringing the shoot to an unexpected stop. According to reports, the film crew had obtained permission from the village panchayat for the shoot. However, local police officials insisted that filming could not proceed without their authorization.

Suriya, who recently completed shooting for Kanguva directed by Karthik Subbaraj, is now working on his next project under the direction of RJ Balaji. The film, currently referred to as Suriya 45, is in full swing, with music composed by Sai Abhayankar.

Sources indicate that the Kelambakkam police inspector had personally inquired about the shoot after noticing the crew filming in the area for two days. Despite the crew’s claim of having panchayat approval, police officials refused to accept it and ordered the shoot to be halted.

It is noteworthy that Suriya spoke against central government policies and against “Hindi imposition” before moving to Mumbai in search of better education for his children and also opportunities for himself and his wife Jothika.

Critics wonder if police halted his film shooting because he has not spoken up for the ongoing DMK protest against “Hindi imposition” and implementation of 3-language policy in the state,

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