'Sarfira' review: Akshay Kumar's 'Soorarai Pottru' remake gets a thumbs up from fans

Akshay Kumar's latest film, 'Sarfira', directed by Sudha Kongara, has hit the theatres, drawing a flood of reactions from fans and critics alike. Produced by 2D Entertainment, Abundantia Entertainment, and Cape Of Good Films, this movie stars Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Radhika Madan. It's a remake of the 2020 Tamil film 'Soorarai Pottru', inspired by G. R. Gopinath's memoir 'Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey'. The narrative follows a man's dream of launching affordable airlines for the underprivileged, battling numerous obstacles along the way.

'Sarfira' Reviews and Audience Reactions

Early shows have set a positive tone for 'Sarfira', with many lauding Akshay Kumar's portrayal of Captain Gopinath, reimagined as Veerendra Veer Mhatre. Paresh Rawal and Radhika Madan also received praise for their performances. The film's first-day audience took to X to share their thoughts. One viewer tweeted, "#Sarfira is very well made movie. High time for all of us to come forward and support good cinema from @akshaykumar sir. Please watch the movie with your family & friends in theatre only. It's a humble request to everyone."


Another user echoed these sentiments, "In the world of mindless action films, Sarfira is a breath of fresh air. Just watch it. Too good. #AkshayKumar is truly back."

A third fan commented, "Akshay Kumar once again delivered a great performance. Paresh Rawal looks good in his role, and every actor did a good job. Suriya's cameo stole the show. Overall, the movie is good enough."

Another tweet read, "Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal duo is bang on in Sarfira. The film is very good on its own. Its story is slightly different from Soorarai Pottru. Better than Soorarai Pottru. Radhika Madan is like a cherry on top of the cake."

'Sarfira' Performances and Plot

Akshay Kumar's performance has been a focal point of the praise, with many fans noting his emotional depth. A fan shared, "#AkshayKumar has overshadowed the main version hero @Suriya_offlin in his film #Safira. The emotionality that @akshaykumar has brought is something that Surya could not do."

Paresh Rawal's role as Paresh Goswami and Radhika Madan's portrayal of Rani, Veer's supportive wife, have also been highlighted. Seema Biswas as Veer's mother and R. Sarathkumar as his commanding officer, Nedumaran, add significant depth to the narrative.

'Sarfira' tells the story of Vir Jagannath Mhatre, a middle-class man from Maharashtra, who dreams of establishing a budget airline to break economic and social barriers. This dream contrasts sharply with his father’s adherence to non-violence, a dynamic that adds layers to Vir's character and motivations.

Akshay Kumar plays Captain Gopinath / Veerendra Veer Mhatre, a former pilot turned entrepreneur. Paresh Rawal stars as Paresh Goswami, and Radhika Madan plays Veer's supportive wife, Rani. Seema Biswas and R. Sarathkumar also play significant roles.

Behind the Scenes

In a recent interview, Akshay Kumar opened up about his acting process, especially during an emotional scene where his character loses his father. Reflecting on the scene, Akshay shared, "I don’t use glycerin to cry, I use my own emotions. When you see the film, I’m really crying." He further explained how difficult it was to come back to reality after filming such intense scenes.

'Sarfira' has been seen as a potential comeback for Akshay Kumar, whose recent films have not performed well at the box office. One user noted, "Adventurous, Sarfira has a strong story as well as excellent dialogues. Akshay Kumar's performance in this film is superb.