Suriya’s Vishwanath And Sons is heading towards its theatrical release amid concern over its opening in the Tamil Nadu market. The film is reportedly witnessing very low advance bookings in the state, which has come as a surprise given Suriya’s strong market and the success of his previous outing Karuppu. The film is scheduled to release on August 14, with Venky Atluri directing the family drama.

The bookings for Vishwanath And Sons were opened quite late, and this has reportedly impacted the advance sales significantly. The delay is said to have been linked to issues between the distributor and exhibitors over the percentage-sharing arrangement. With the commercial terms taking time to settle, the film missed valuable time to build momentum through advance bookings.

Another concern is the response to the trailer. While the film's teaser had generated considerable attention earlier, the theatrical trailer has not created the kind of impact expected from a Suriya-starrer. Interestingly, reports from within the trade suggest that the film itself has received positive reactions from those who have seen it, giving the team hope that strong word-of-mouth could change the situation after release.

The stakes are particularly high in Tamil Nadu. The film reportedly needs to collect more than Rs.120 crore to reach the breakeven point for all the parties involved in the state. That makes the current booking trend a significant concern, especially for a film carrying Suriya’s name.

What makes the situation more notable is the timing. Suriya’s Karuppu delivered a strong theatrical run, with the film reportedly crossing Rs.160 crore in Tamil Nadu alone. Coming immediately after such a successful outing, Vishwanath And Sons showing such low advance bookings is certainly an issue for the trade. The film now needs strong opening-day response and, more importantly, positive word-of-mouth to overcome the slow start.

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