Actor Sunny Deol upcoming film Surya has landed in a fresh controversy as the Indian Medical Association has strongly objected to the manner in which the medical profession is depicted in the project. The dispute erupted after the official teaser of the movie was released on October 19, triggering widespread discussion and concern within the healthcare community.
The teaser introduces Sunny Deol in a character who initially believes that doctors should be equated with gods. However, his perspective shatters when he encounters alleged corruption within the healthcare system. The narrative follows his battle against a system where certain medical practitioners are accused of exploiting patients and their families during moments of vulnerability.
Following the teaser launch, the Indian Medical Association voiced severe criticism against the project titled Surya – Ant Se Arambh Tak. The organization submitted a formal letter to Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging authorities to examine how doctors and other healthcare workers are represented on screen. The association expressed alarm over the portrayal of corruption within the medical field and strongly objected to scenes depicting violence directed at healthcare professionals. The association has formally requested a review of the film content.
The teaser was originally unveiled to the public on the occasion of Sunny Deol 69th birthday. According to available details, the communication sent to the minister highlights that the promotional material could foster a deeply negative public perception of the entire medical community, potentially damaging the sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship.
Concerns Regarding Healthcare Workers Security
The official statement issued by the association emphasizes deep worry over the narrative choices in Surya – Ant Se Arambh Tak. The organization stated that framing healthcare corruption as routine and showcasing hostility toward medical professionals in promotional clips poses a direct threat to public trust and severely compromises the physical security of healthcare personnel working on the ground.
Release Date Set for November 20
The film is an official Hindi adaptation of the 2018 Malayalam language crime thriller Joseph. Reports indicate that Sunny Deol portrays a retired police officer who gets entangled in an investigation that exposes shocking secrets from his past. The feature film claims inspiration from true events and is scheduled to arrive in movie theaters on November 20, 2026.
