One of the biggest hits in ‘ThalapathyVijay’s career, Thuppakki, released in 2012, directed by A. R. Murugadoss included several factors for the film to turn out to be a blockbuster. One among them was actor Gautam Kurup, who played a small, but important role crucial to the proceedings of the film overall.


Thalapathy Vijay in Sarkar

As known already, the plot of Thuppakki kicks into an overdrive when Vijay while traveling in a public transport bus in Mumbai comes across a ruffian trying to evade. Eventually, it is revealed the individual, Gautam Kurup, is part of a terrorist network.


Thalapathy Vijay in Thuppakki

Meanwhile, Gautam Kurup took to his Twitter page to reveal that he was a part of Vijay’s Nanban production and subsequently landed a role in Thuppakki. Likewise, he has also stated that post his stint on the production of Suriya’s Vaaranam Aayiram, he now joins the actor's Suriya 37 being directed by KV Anand under the Lyca Productions banner.

Featuring an a massive star cast, Suriya 37 includes Sayyeshaa, Mohanlal, Arya, Samuthirakani, Boman Irani among others and music by Harris Jayaraj with plans for a 2019 release.


Suriya in Suriya 37