Suriya and Jyotika's Daughter Diya Suriya Makes Directorial Debut with Powerful Docu-Drama

In a proud moment for her famous parents, Diya Suriya, the daughter of Tamil actors Suriya and Jyotika, has stepped behind the camera for her first film. The young filmmaker has made her directorial debut with the docu-drama short 'Leading Light', produced under the family banner 2D Entertainment.

The film, which shines a light on the lives of women gaffers in Bollywood, an often-overlooked crew whose stories rarely find representation on screen, has already reached the prestigious Oscar Qualifying Run at Los Angeles' Regency Theatre. This marks a promising start to Diya's career as she aims to give voice to the challenges and celebrate the achievements of these unsung heroes in the film industry.

Proud parents Suriya and Jyotika have expressed their support for the project's focus, stating, "Under the banner of 2D Entertainment, we are proud to back Leading Light, a docu-drama directed by Diya Suriya that shines on the lives of Bollywood women gaffers." The short film is currently running daily at the Regency Theatre from September 26 to October 2, drawing attention from both audiences and critics for its fresh perspective and powerful storytelling.