With just days left for the grand release of the Superstar Suriya’s upcoming film 24, it is obvious that the attention of the experts and the fans would revolve around the various aspects related to the film. Eventually, it is the long run time of the film that turned to be the topic of discussion and debate.
A run time of massive 164 minutes
In the opinion of the experts, it is somehow obvious that the film would have such a long run time. Scheduled to hit the theaters on 6th May 2016, the film 24 can be categorized into the bracket of science fiction. The experts are considering the longer than usual run time to be obvious for the reasons that it will portray Suriya in 3-different characters, including one which is that of a scientist. It 
is obvious that when the lead protagonist is playing 3 roles simultaneously, the screenplay has to do justice to all these characters and hence, should give fair and equal justice to all the characters in terms of stating its purpose. Thus, clubbing the shows that put by these characters will surely justify the stretch of 164 minutes of runtime. Another reason for which the longer run time seems to be usual is that the film, in spite of a science fiction, had been loaded with common formulas of the Indian cinemas and as such, the 164 minute run time is not looking to be unusual with 3-Suriya being cast in 3 different types of roles.
Fans will observe Suriya playing the role of the antagonist for the first time
The upcoming film is going to be a landmark in Surya’s character. Playing 3 roles in a single film is definitely the widest exposure for Suriya. Aside, this will be the first film wherein he will be cast as the protagonist as well as the antagonist. As per the screenplay, Athreya is the antagonist, a street-smart character yet wicked and ready to go till any extent should it satisfy his desire.
Why is Suriya cast as the protagonist and the antagonist simultaneously?
The casting of Suriya as the white and black shades of the film actually is a message that the God and demon actually lay side-by-side within every individual and the course of life will be ideally the win of the Godly side over the demon-half of the self. Now, it is up to time to witness as how the fans of Surya accept their idol in his new avatar. However, the actor definitely deserves appreciation for shouldering such extensive load for the film and for his venture to explore the domain of film from a position contrary to his image of the one of the most coveted hero of all times.
Some key information about the film
Aside playing 3 roles in the film, Surya is also producing the film 24, which is developed and directed by Vikram Kumar. The other lead roles had been cast through Nithya Menen and Samantha. A.R. Rahman had taken the responsibility of the musical sides of the movie.