Sarfira Movie 2024

Sarfira movie is an upcoming Hindi-language drama film director is Sudha Kongara. She co-wrote the screenplay with Shalini Ushadevi and Pooja Tolani. The film is co-produced by Akshay Kumar’s Cape Of Good Films, Jyothika and Suriya’s 2D Entertainment, and Aruna Bhatia and Vikram Malhotra’s Abundantia Entertainment.

Along with Suriya making a brief cameo, the film stars Radhika Madan, Seema Biswas, Paresh Rawal, and Akshay Kumar. It is a remake of Soorarai Pottru (2020), a Tamil film directed by Sudha, which was adapted from G. R. Gopinath’s memoir Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey. The movie centers on a man who, despite opposition from a number of opponents, wants to create inexpensive aircraft for those with little income.

Since it was 2D Entertainment’s first Hindi feature, the movie was first formally announced in July 2021 under the working title Project 1. The official movie title was released in February 2024. In April 2022, the primary shooting got underway. Several legs of it are now being filmed mostly in Mumbai. G. V. Prakash Kumar is the composer of the music for the movie.

Sarfira movie is planned to be released worldwide on July 12, 2024.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Sudha Kongara
• Screenplay: Sudha Kongara, Shalini Ushadevi
• Dialogue: Pooja Tolani
• Story: Sudha Kongara, Shalini Ushadevi, Pooja Tulani
• Based on Soorarai Pottru by Sudha Kongara
• Producer: Aruna Bhatia, Jyothika, Suriya, Vikram Malhotra
• Starring: Akshay Kumar, Radhika Madan, Suriya, Paresh Rawal, Seema Biswas
• Cinematography: Niketh Bommireddy
• Music: G. V. Prakash Kumar
• Production Company: Cape of Good Films, Abundantia Entertainment, 2D Entertainment, Cape of Good Films
• Distributor: Pen Marudhar Entertainment, Zee Studios, Phars Film Co.
• Release date: 12 July 2024
• Country: India
• Language: Hindi

Sarfira Movie Trailer

Sarfira Movie Story

The story of Vir Jagannath Mhatre, a young man from a small Maharashtra village, is told in Sarfira movie. His goal is to start a low-cost airline with the goal of eradicating social and economic barriers. Vir disagrees with his father, a nonviolent educator whom he perceives as hesitant, as he feels that taking direct action is essential to bringing about change. The story is driven by the father and son’s divergent perspectives on activism and non-violence, despite the fact that both are visionaries in their own right.

Following a disagreement, Vir leaves for the Indian Air Force, but he soon returns to follow his entrepreneurial dream with the help of two other trainees. Prominent aviation expert Paresh Goswami hears him propose his airline idea and initially makes fun of Vir before turning into a rival.

Vir is still working toward launching his aircraft, which he mockingly refers to as the “udta hua Udupi hotel,” despite a number of roadblocks brought on by societal divisions, bureaucracy, corruption, and betrayal.

Vir receives encouragement from his spouse Rani, who operates a prosperous bakery and shares his aspirations, back home. Their relationship is strengthened by their shared resolve to follow their passions despite social pressures. The story skillfully explains why Vir stays single at the beginning and how Rani, after 20 rejections, finally finds a suitable mate in him.

Pre-Post Production

The owners of 2D Entertainment, Jyothika, and Suriya, declared on July 12, 2021, that their production company, Soorarai Pottru (2020), would be remade in Hindi. They added that they will work with Abundantia Entertainment’s Vikram Malhotra to finance the remake, with Sudha Kongara, the original film’s director, directing it.

Ajay Devgn, John Abraham, Akshay Kumar, and Hrithik Roshan were reportedly being considered for Suriya’s original role. It was reported that the actor was decided based on availability.

Sikhya Entertainment, the original film’s co-producer, file an application with the Madras High Court. Originally, the production company and 2D Entertainment were going to collaborate on the remake; however, 2D Entertainment sold the rights to Abundantia Entertainment without the permission of the other houses.

The case was resolved in early September, and Sikhya Entertainment was not involved in the production. On April 25, 2022, it was revealed that Akshay Kumar would take over Suriya’s part. That same day, a muhurat puja was held in Mumbai, which the cast and crew of the film attended. Alongside Kumar in the cast was Radhika Madan. On February 13, 2024, the official title Sarfira and its July 12 release date were disclosed.

Film Shooting

The first schedule for the main shooting was set for April 25, 2022, in Mumbai. Madan finished recording her scenes by October 23.

Music of the film

The background score and music of the film were composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. This is his second collaboration with Sudha following Soorarai Pottru, and his first with Akshay Kumar. On April 29, 2022, Prakash tweeted that he had finished the soundtrack’s first song. Junglee Music secured the music rights.

Release

The movie was scheduled for theatrical release on September 1, 2023, and then post-poned on February 16, 2024. Sarfira is expected to hit theaters on July 12, 2024.

Review of the film

With a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5, Titas Chowdhury of News18 stated, “Sudha Kongara’s version of Soorarai Pottru is just as sublime as the original. “In recent times, Akshay’s best performance comes in Sarfira movie”

Hindu Tushar Joshi With an overall rating of four stars, Today commented, “Akshay Kumar delights you with his earnest performance” in regards to the movie.

A wonderful movie that makes you laugh and cry! said Lachmi Deb Roy of Firstpost, who rated the film with a five-star rating.

“Sudha Kongara, Akshay Kumar, and Radhikka Madan surpass ‘Sarfira’ heights with their deeply moving and delightfully inspiring aviation-drama, that deserves a watch on the big screen,” commented Pinkvilla’s Rishil Jogani, who gave the movie a rating of four stars out of five. Make sure not to miss it.

The Times Now’s Sonal Pandya gave the movie a rating of 3.5 stars and stated, “Akshay Kumar’s Daring Remake Keeps Its Emotional Effect.”

With a rating of 3.5 stars, The Quint’s Pratikshya Mishra stated, “Akshay Kumar Really Gets To Discover His Versatility After a Long Time.”

Sarfira Box Office collection

• First Week – 18.75 Cr
• Second Week – 3.8 Cr
• Third Week – 1.66 Cr

• India Net Collection: 24.25 Cr
• Worldwide Collection: 33.25 Cr
• Overseas Collection: 4.5 Cr
• India Gross Collection: 28.75 Cr

• Sarfira Budget: 80 Cr Approx
• Sarfira Verdict: Flop
• Sarfira Screen count: Not Available

References

• Sarfira. (2024, June 14). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarfira
• Team, S. (2024, August 3). Sarfira Box Office Collection | All Language | Day Wise | Worldwide. Sacnilk. https://www.sacnilk.com/news/Sarfira_2024_Box_Office_Collection_Day_Wise_Worldwide