Suriya’s Vishwanath & Sons Becomes Venky Atluri’s Top US Grosser
Suriya’s Vishwanath & Sons has set a new record for director Venky Atluri, crossing $1.6 million at the USA box office and becoming his highest-grossing film overseas.
Dumtika Editorial
August 18, 2026 · 1 min read

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Vishwanath & Sons crosses $1.6 million at the USA box office
Marks director Venky Atluri’s highest-grossing film overseas
Suriya leads a cast including Mamitha Baiju, Radhika Sarathkumar, and Raveena Tandon
Produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas
Suriya’s latest film, Vishwanath & Sons, has delivered a major achievement for director Venky Atluri by setting a new overseas box office record. The family drama, which features Suriya in the lead, has now surpassed $1.6 million at the USA box office, making it Atluri’s highest-grossing film in the territory to date.
Venky Atluri, who has been steadily building his reputation with each release, sees this milestone as a significant boost to his overseas market presence. The film’s strong performance, especially after passing the crucial Monday test, demonstrates its sustained appeal among audiences abroad.
Alongside Suriya, the cast includes Mamitha Baiju as the female lead, with Radhika Sarathkumar and Raveena Tandon playing pivotal roles. The project is a joint production by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, with music composed by GV Prakash Kumar.
Industry sources note that Vishwanath & Sons’ box office success reflects both the star power of Suriya and the growing international reach of Telugu cinema. The film’s positive reception in the USA underscores Venky Atluri’s rising stature as a director capable of delivering hits beyond the domestic market.


