Suriya showed us how to value camaraderie over competition as he rooted for Nani and Ajay’s films prior to the box office duel.
In a remarkable show of Bollywood-Tollywood amity, Suriya, the leading star of Tamil cinema, recently came to social media to wish good luck to Nani of Telugu cinema and Ajay Devgn of Bollywood for their films that are set to clash in the box office. Nani’s Hit 3 and Ajay’s Raid 2 will be released on August 15, 2025, which promises to be a festive season. Suriya’s wishes, however, tend to go away from focus on competition towards support which proves, indian cinema has a level of mutual respect that transcends competition.
Suriya’s Viral Post: “May Both Films Shine!” Poster: May Both Films Shine
Sharing the posters of both films, Suriya wrote:
“I want to send my heartfelt wishes to my good friends @NameNani and @ajaydevgn for all the love and success they should be getting for #Hit3 and #Raid2!! Let’s appreciate great stories that inspire us all. When cinema triumphs, we succeed collectively💛.”
Many fans celebrated the ‘gesture’ with comments such as “Tomorrow’s headline: This is the energy we need” and “Legends supporting legends.”
Behind the Box Office Battle
In “Hit 3” Nani reprises the role of a morose cop in this thriller directed by Sailesh Kolanu. The early trailers seem to tease an exciting story centered around cybercrimes and a gripping narrative.
In “Raid 2” Ajay Devgn returns as the fearless IRS officer Amay Patnaik who takes on corruption once again in this sequel by Raj Kumar Gupta.
Clash Context: Both films have set their sights on the Independence Day weekend and trade analysts expect the two films to make a combined opening of over ₹300 crore.
Why Suriya’s Support Matters
The Films Suriya Supports: Suriya, who has become a national sensation and icon post-KGF 2 and Jai Bhim, often supports collaboration as opposed to competition in the industry. Since his role in recently released KGF 2, Suriya has become a national icon.
The Unity in The Industry: Suriya has been advocating collaboration, showing there’s still some means to support unity rather than forcing competition in the industry.
Suriya has forged relations with Nani, who starred alongside Suriya in Eega, and began admiring the shifts Devgn made to experimental roles, helping him strengthen bonds at home.
Meme Trends: Hindi and Telugu audiences applaud the efforts whilst dubbing them the ‘Trinity of Integrity.’
Nani & Devgn’s Grateful Responses
Nani: “Let’s make it festive for movie buffs. Suriya Anna’s love is dear to me.”
Ajay Devgn: “Suriya is exceptionally humble. It’s competition like this that motivates us to do better.”
The Bigger Picture: A cultural shift in cinema
Such a generous act from Suriya marks a growing phenomenon among stars who seem to care for the greater good:
Recent Examples: Allu Arjun commending Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan; Alia Bhatt cheering for Vijay’s Leo.
Audience Impact: Viewers are more likely to support films that do not perpetuate toxic competition amongst each other like Salaar and Dunki.
