The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has voiced objections regarding the upcoming film 'Surya - From End to Beginning' starring Sunny Deol. The organization sent a letter to the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, demanding an inspection of the depictions of doctors and medical staff in the movie.
IMA asserts that the portrayal of corruption within the medical field in the film could negatively affect the reputation of the entire profession. Furthermore, the association expressed dissatisfaction with scenes depicting violence against healthcare workers, thus requesting a preliminary review of the film before its release.
The film 'Surya' received a teaser on October 19th, released on Sunny Deol's 69th birthday. In the movie, Sunny plays a police officer whose life changes after his daughter's death. While investigating this case, he uncovers irregularities in the medical system.
In the letter addressed to the central minister, IMA outlined its concerns. The organization believes that the film's promotional content might form a negative perception among viewers about the entire medical profession. In an official statement, IMA emphasized its serious concern over how medical personnel are presented in 'Surya - From End to Beginning'. There is a threat that the depiction of healthcare corruption, violence against medics, and impact on public trust and worker safety could have adverse consequences.
IMA highlighted four main issues in the letter to the minister: first, the unjustified defamation and damage to the reputation of the medical profession; second, the depiction of violence against medical workers; third, issues related to the safety of medical personnel; and fourth, the potential impact on the trust between doctor and patient.
The medical organization demanded an impartial assessment of how the film and medical professionals are portrayed. They also stated that if these concerns are confirmed during the review, the filmmakers must make the necessary changes.
As for the film itself, Sunny Deol stars in 'Surya - From End to Beginning'. M. Padmakumar directed it, with Dipak Mukut, Hemant Mukut, and Lokesh Mukut as producers. This film is a Hindi remake of the 2018 Malayalam crime thriller 'Joseph', whose screenplay was written by Shahik Kabir. It is reported that the film is based on real events. 'Surya - From End to Beginning' is scheduled for theatrical release on November 20, 2026.