Overview

• Phoenix received positive reviews and strong audience interest after its July 4 release.
• Surya said he does not want to live in his father’s shadow and intends to build his career step by step.
• He argued the ‘nepo kid’ tag reflects his father’s legacy and motivates him to work harder than Vijay Sethupathi.
• Surya recalled that his father gave him just ₹500 per day for expenses during childhood to illustrate his early struggles.
• He expressed ambitions to explore diverse roles and collaborate with Bollywood icons such as Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.