We all know that Vikram acted in 8 characters in 'Cobra' and Kamal Haasan acted in 10 characters in 'Dasavatharam', it is reported that Suriya is all set to surpass Kamal by acting in 13 characters in 'Suriya 42'.

'Surya 42' is an upcoming film directed by Siruthai Siva, starring Surya. The shooting of this film, which is being produced by Gnanavelraja of Studio Green, is going on in full swing. It is said that the next shoot of 'Surya 42' is going to be held in Kerala and it is planned to shoot only at night for a continuous 45 days schedule.

Suriya will play 4 characters in this film which is set 1000 years ago, Ararthar, Venkatar, Mukattar, Mandangar and Perumanathar. Buzz is that the film has a 1000-year-old backstory. The team had apparently shot for the present-day portions in Goa.

The mega-budget film with the director Siruthai Siva, which is a 3D periodic drama being made in 10 languages and in two parts has Bollywood actress Disha Patani playing the female lead. The shooting of both the parts are taking place simultaneously.