Genelia Deshmukh pays tribute to late filmmaker Surya Kiran, fondly recalls her debut film 'Satyam'

Acclaimed filmmaker Surya Kiran, who was battling with Jaundice for an extended period recently passed away in Chennai. Genelia Deshmukh took to X to express her grief and paid tribute to the late filmmaker. She shared a heartfelt message, reminiscing about her experience working on 'Satyam' and expressing gratitude for the memories it created. Genelia highlighted the impact Surya Kiran's work had on her career and the film industry as a whole.

Genelia Deshmukh wrote, "R.I.P Dear Surya Kiran and thank you for the memories of Satyam- my first Telugu film.. Prayers and strength to the family"

'Satyam', a Telugu cinema, marked Genelia Deshmukh's debut in the industry holding a special place in the actress's hearts while working with the renowned filmmaker. 'Satyam' is the story of an aspiring writer/ songwriter who gets misunderstood by his father and love interest in the film. The film also marked his comedy romantic directorial debut which was highly appreciated by the fans and performed really well at the box office.

Surya Kiran was not just a director was also an actor. He has acted in films 'Kadal Meengal', 'Mangamma Sabadham', 'Manithan', 'Swayam Krushi', and 'Khaidi No 786'. Surya is also known for his works in the Tamil and Malayalam film industry.