Sony Pictures Secures North American Rights to 'The Surgeon

WHO:

Variety - Roshan Sethi is the director of "The Surgeon," known for "A Nice Indian Boy" and "The Resident."

Deadline - Sony Pictures, Thunder Road, Tango, Michelle Yeoh, Roshan Sethi

WHAT:

Variety - The film "The Surgeon" is described as a Toronto breakout.

Deadline - Sony Pictures secured North American rights to the film "The Surgeon" after multiple bids.

Variety - The acquisition was described as a "highly competitive situation."

Deadline - Sony also acquired rights in Latin America, Italy, China, and Hong Kong.

WHERE:

Deadline - North America, Latin America, Italy, China, Hong Kong

WHEN:

Variety - The film "The Surgeon" is a Toronto breakout.

WHY:

Variety - The acquisition reflects a sign of life for films looking for acquisitions out of film festivals.

HOW:

Variety - The rights were acquired in a "highly competitive situation."

Deadline - The rights were won through a competitive bidding process.

(UPDATED September 22, 2026 22:02 UTC)

Roshan Sethi, known for his work on "A Nice Indian Boy" and "The Resident," is the director of the film "The Surgeon," which has been described as a breakout hit at the Toronto Film Festival. The rights to this promising project were secured in what sources are calling a highly competitive situation. As excitement builds around the film, it seems poised to make a significant impact in the industry.

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(UPDATED September 22, 2026 21:00 UTC)

Sony Pictures has successfully secured the North American rights to the film "The Surgeon" after a highly competitive bidding process, which also included acquisitions for Latin America, Italy, China, and Hong Kong. This film has emerged as a breakout at the Toronto Film Festival, highlighting a renewed interest in films seeking acquisitions from such events. The acquisition signals a positive trend for the industry, showcasing that there is still strong demand for compelling content from film festivals.