Radhika Sarathkumar shot comedy scene for Vishwanath & Sons minutes after learning about her mother Geetha's death

Radhika Sarathkumar was on the set of Venky Atluri's Vishwanath & Sons when her mother, Geetha Radha, died in 2025. But she continued to shoot.

Filmmaker Venky Atluri recently shot a promotional video for his upcoming film, Vishwanath & Sons, with actors Suriya, Mamitha Baiju, and Radhika Sarathkumar. While talking about the film’s shoot, the team revealed that Radhika shot a comedy scene for the film minutes after learning of her mother, Geetha Radha’s, death.

Radhika Sarathkumar's mother, Geetha Radha, died in September 2025.

Radhika Sarathkumar shot for comedy scene during mother’s death

Venky recalled the moment in the promotional video and said, “We were shooting a proper comedy scene. It was a proper comedy scene, and that was when the news came that Radikaa ma’am’s mother had just passed away. But she asked, can I finish this scene and leave? I froze for a second and just went completely blank.”

Radhika explained her decision to stay and shoot, “85% of the scene was done. Only five shots were left. It was impossible to recreate the scene later. I came to the shoot when my mother was in the hospital. I knew it was a critical time, but she said, no, go shoot.” Mamitha recalled that just a day earlier, Radhika had told her about the close bond she shared with her mother. She says she was heartbroken while seeing her perform the scene despite the news. “I was speechless,” said Mamitha.

Suriya, who shares a close relationship with Radhika and her family, also praised the actor’s dedication. “Look at the immense respect she is giving to her craft. That dedication is exactly why she has sustained such a legendary career to this day. It reflects the deep love and respect she holds for herself and for everything cinema has given her,” he said. Geetha died in Chennai in September 2025 at the age of 86 from age-related health issues.

After filmmaker Bharathiraja’s death this year in June, an emotional Radhika said, “There were two people who made me who I am today. One is my mother, the other is my guru Bharathiraja. Words cannot describe this pain. Words fail me. My heart feels heavy. Their memories and life lessons have taught me and will remain with me forever.”

About Vishwanath & Sons

Vishwanath & Sons stars Suriya as Sanjay Vishwanath, an Olympic-level pistol shooter whose life changes when he turns 40. When a child in his care requires urgent medical attention, he comes in contact with Maddy, played by Mamitha. Despite being less than half his age, she falls for him, making things even more complicated. Raveena Tandon also stars in the film, which will be released on August 14. It will be released in Tamil and Telugu.