Shiva Rajkumar gets emotional after watching Suriya’s 'Vishwanath And Sons'

Suriya and Mamitha Baiju’s 'Vishwanath And Sons' has been drawing attention for its family-centric story, emotional themes and performances. Directed by Venky Atluri, the film stars Suriya as Sanjay Vishwanath, a successful man whose life and priorities begin to change as he confronts family expectations, relationships and an unexpected romance with Madhi, played by Mamitha Baiju.

The film released in theatres on August 14, 2026. Reviews highlighted its family-drama elements, Suriya’s performance and the emotional core of the story.

Shiva Rajkumar gets emotional after watching 'Vishwanath And Sons'

Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar has now shared an emotional reaction to Vishwanath And Sons, revealing that the film brought back memories of his parents and family. The actor said its emotional impact stayed with him even after the film had ended.“I watched Vishwanath And Sons recently. When I saw the film, I couldn’t sleep for an hour.

It reminded me of my parents and my family. I was lying there, thinking about it, and I was in tears,” Shiva Rajkumar said.The actor also expressed a desire to explore a similarly emotional story in the future. “I think some emotions... I also wish to do a film like that someday,” he added.

'Vishwanath and Sons' revolves around family, love and an unexpected relationship

'Vishwanath and Sons' follows Sanjay Vishwanath, played by Suriya, an accomplished and wealthy man who has remained unmarried while concentrating on his career and personal goals.

His family, particularly his mother, wants him to settle down and have a child who can carry forward the family legacy. The story takes an unexpected turn when Sanjay’s life becomes intertwined with Madhi, played by Mamitha Baiju. Their relationship develops amid family expectations and a significant age difference, giving the film an unusual romantic angle within its larger family-drama framework.The film was written and directed by Venky Atluri and features Radhika Sarathkumar and Raveena Tandon alongside Suriya and Mamitha Baiju.

G. V. Prakash Kumar has composed the music. The film was released in theatres on August 14.

Suriya and Mamitha Baiju’s performances have drawn attention

The emotional and family-oriented aspects of Vishwanath And Sons have been among the elements discussed in early reviews. The film also marked a different kind of role for Suriya, with the actor playing a mature character whose life is shaped as much by family responsibilities and relationships as by his professional achievements.

Shiva Rajkumar has several projects lined up

Shiva Rajkumar, meanwhile, continues to have a busy line-up across Kannada and Tamil cinema. His upcoming projects include 'Bail', 'Da'd and '666 Operation Dream Theatre'. He will also reprise his role as Narasimha in Nelson Dilipkumar’s 'Jailer 2', alongside Rajinikanth. 'Bail' is scheduled to release on October 2, while 'Jailer 2' is among his Tamil projects.