Soorarai Pottru

Soorarai Pottru (transl. Hail the brave) is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Sudha Kongara and produced by Suriya and Guneet Monga, under their respective banners 2D Entertainment and Sikhya Entertainment.[2] The story was conceptualised and written by Kongara. The screenplay was written by Kongara and Shalini Ushadevi, with additional screenplay by Aalif Surti and Ganesha, and Vijay Kumar writing the dialogue. The film stars Suriya, Paresh Rawal, and Aparna Balamurali with Urvashi, Mohan Babu, and Karunas amongst others in supporting roles.

Soorarai Pottru
Official release poster
Directed bySudha Kongara
Produced bySuriya
Guneet Monga
Screenplay by
  • Sudha Kongara
  • Shalini Ushadevi
Story bySudha Kongara
Based onSimply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey
by G. R. Gopinath
Starring
Narrated byR. Madhavan[1]
Music byG. V. Prakash Kumar
CinematographyNiketh Bommireddy
Edited bySathish Suriya
Production
company
Distributed byAmazon Prime Video
Release date
  • 12 November 2020 (2020-11-12)
Running time
149 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

The film was partly inspired by events from the life of Simplifly Deccan founder G. R. Gopinath. While the project was announced on mid-2018, under the working title Suriya 38, the official title Soorarai Pottru was announced on 13 April 2019. Principal photography began the very same month, and ended that September. Filming took place across Madurai, Chennai, and Chandigarh. The film features music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, while cinematography and editing were handled by Niketh Bommireddy and Sathish Suriya respectively.

The theatrical release of the film suffered due to post-production delays and the COVID-19 pandemic. The film released digitally through Amazon Prime Video on 12 November 2020, coinciding with the eve of Diwali festival.[3] It was released simultaneously with its dubbed versions in Kannada and Malayalam under the same title and in Telugu as Aakasam Nee Haddu Raa (transl. The sky is the limit).[4] The film received positive reviews from critics, praising the major technical aspects of the film, also appreciating Suriya's performance and Sudha's direction.[5]

Soorarai Pottru was selected as one among ten Indian films to be screened under the Best Foreign Film category at the 78th Golden Globe Awards.[6] The film has been made available for screening at the 93rd Academy Awards, for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Original Score and other categories.[7]

Plot

Nedumaaran is a former air force captain who wants to start an airline company that's affordable to all at a very low price. He derives his inspiration from Paresh Goswami the owner of Jaz airlines, who started his career as a middle-class man and then rose to great heights through his hard-work in airlines business. Nedumaaran meets Sundari through an alliance proposal and proposes to her but she initially rejects him as he has vested interests only in flights and airlines which arouses doubts in her mind if he could be the "husband stuff". Moreover, she feels that her bakery business might get affected through this relationship. However, when they meet a few years later, Nedumaaran manages to convince her and they both agree to support each other's interests and finally get married. In the meantime, Nedumaaran and his friends plan schemes to start their business and with great difficulty manage to get an appointment with Paresh. However, Nedumaaran gets disappointed after knowing the negative vested interests of Paresh that would hinder his growth as he considers Nedumaaran his rival. After facing stiff competition from other airline rivals including that of Paresh and after challenging all the hurdles set by them, Nedumaaran and his team of former air force captains finally manage to pull over the tide and launch their airline company- 'Deccan air'. They are being helped in this endeavour by their village people, their family members and by certain like minded good businessmen who are dedicated to do service for the society.

Cast

Production

Development

In April 2018, Sudha Kongara stated that she will be collaborating with Suriya for the director's next film, which is tentatively titled Suriya 38. The film will be produced by Suriya's production house, 2D Entertainment[23] with Guneet Monga of Sikhya Entertainment as the co-producer.[24][25] It was also announced that G. V. Prakash Kumar was selected to work on the film's music, collaborating with director Sudha and actor Suriya for the first time.[26][27] The pre-production work of the film was kick started in June 2018.[28] Niketh Bommireddy handles the film's cinematography.[29] Meanwhile, Sathish Suriya who worked on director's Irudhi Suttru (2016) and Guru (2017) assigned as film editor and Jacki will handle the production designing.[29][30] On 13 April 2019, the title was revealed as Soorarai Pottru with a poster release.[31] Though it was initially reported that the film was a biopic of Simplify Deccan founder G. R. Gopinath,[32] the team clarified it was only inspired by certain events from his life.[33]

Casting

In March 2019, Telugu actor Mohan Babu was signed to play a senior officer.[34][35][36] In April 2019, Aparna Balamurali was signed to play the lead actress, pairing with Suriya for the first time.[37] She also learned the Madurai slang of Tamil for the film.[38] Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal was cast as the antagonist making his Tamil debut.[39] Actress Urvashi joined the film's cast in August 2019.[40] Later Karunas, Vivek Prasanna, Achyuth Kumar and Kaali Venkat amongst others were also included to the film's cast.[41]

Filming

The film was scheduled to begin in November 2018.[42] The film production began with a principal photography on 8 April 2019.[43] It was revealed that Suriya will be experimenting a new look for his role in the film.[44] The first schedule of the film was completed on 16 April 2019.[45][46] The film was shot across certain parts of Tamil Nadu, during the first schedule.[47] The second schedule of the film was kickstarted in April 2019, at Chandigarh, completing the first schedule of the film, and wrapped up on 6 June 2019.[48] Suriya spent about ₹47 lakhs per day to rent an aircraft. The team shot almost a couple of weeks inside the aircraft, which indeed increased the budget of the film.[49] Hollywood stuntman Greg Powell, roped in to choreograph the film's action sequences.[50] Mohan Babu and Paresh Rawal joined the film's shoot in June 2019,[51] the latter wrapped his portions in July 2019.[52] A month long schedule took place in August 2019, with some important scenes needed to be canned in Madurai.[53][54] After months of shooting, the film was successfully wrapped on 27 September 2019.[55][56][57] Suriya, delivered gold coins to the film's crew members after completing the shoot.[58][59]

Post-production

The post-production activities kick started soon after completing the film's shoot. However was suspended in March 2020, following the COVID-19 pandemic.[60] Later, the activities were resumed on 11 May 2020.

Music
Main article: Soorarai Pottru (soundtrack)

G. V. Prakash Kumar worked on the film's score and soundtrack, in April 2019, before the start of its shoot, by recording a song in collaboration with the band Thaikkudam Bridge for a rock number in the film.[61] Singers Dhee,[62] Senthil Ganesh[63] and Harish Sivaramakrishnan[64] of the Agam band, too contributed to the album. Prakash worked on the film's background score in October 2019.[65][66] In November 2019, Prakash announced that, Suriya will croon the rap versions for the film's theme music, which was titled as "Maara Theme".[67] The song marked his third stint as a singer after he sung for a song in Anjaan (2014) and the unreleased film Party.[68] The film's soundtrack album was released by the Sony Music India label on 24 July 2020.[69]

Release

Soorarai Pottru was earlier scheduled to release on 20 December 2019, coinciding with Christmas,[70] but was pushed to the occasion of Pongal, 15 January 2020.[71] Due to delay in post-production activities, the film's theatrical release was delayed to 9 April and then to 1 May,[72] which was later put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[73][74] Suriya eventually stated, that the film will be scheduled for a theatrical release, in an online interaction with his fans through social media.[75]

On 22 August 2020, coinciding with the occasion of Vinayaga Chathurthi, Suriya confirmed that the film will be digitally premiered through the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video on 30 October 2020,[76] and the theatrical release was called off.[3][77] This came under a disappointing response from the actor's fans, who wanted to watch this film in theatres, and requested Suriya to reconsider his decision.[78] However, Suriya stated that he took his decision as a producer and not as an actor.[77] Suriya faced a similar controversy when he released his film Ponmagal Vandhal (2020), starring Jyothika, in Prime Video, receiving backlash from theatre owners and exhibitors, for his decision.[79] Director Bharathiraja welcomed Suriya's move by releasing the film through OTT, stating that it is the right move for the current situation.[80]

Soorarai Pottru released in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam languages, with the Telugu version titled as Aakasam Nee Haddhu Ra.[81][82] Rajasekar Pandian, the executive producer of 2D Entertainment stated that the film will be premiered across 200 countries.[83] Suriya further announced that ₹5 crore from the film's profit, will be donated to the film industry workers and frontline workers who made necessary efforts to control the pandemic.[84][77]

A week prior to the film's release date, on 21 October 2020, Suriya announced that the film will be postponed due to the delay over obtaining the NOC, from the Indian Air Force.[85][86][87] The makers announced that the film will be released on 12 November 2020, coinciding with the eve of Diwali festival.[88]

Marketing

As part of the film's promotional strategy, the production company announced that they will collaborate with SpiceJet as their official partner. The chairman of SpiceJet, Ajay Singh launched his company's Boeing 737 plane with a poster from the film branded on it on 13 February 2020, the same day where the second single of the film was launched inside on the company's Boeing 737 plane during mid-air flight. This will be the third time a passenger jet had been wrapped for advertising an Indian film, after AirAsia India for Kabali (2016) and SpiceJet for Darbar (2020).[89][90] The making of Soorarai Pottru was released on 14 April 2020, on the occasion of Tamil New Year's Day.[91] Suriya's dedication and hardwork for the film featured in the making video was appreciated by fans.[92]

Prior to the release of the film,[93] Suriya launched a huge space balloon with a special poster at the highest possible altitude.[94] The poster, which also featured the signature of over 10,000 fans, was launched at 34,000 ft above the sea level by a German crew.[95] The first-of-a-kind promotional activity went viral through social media platforms and internet.[96] A Twitter emoji for the film was launched prior to its release.[97]

Home media

The satellite rights of the film for its Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada versions were sold to the Sun TV Network.[98][99] The film's television premiere took place on 14 January 2021, coinciding with the occasion of Pongal.[100][101]

Reception

Soorarai Pottru received positive reviews from critics.[102] Writing for The Hindu, Srinivasa Ramanujam wrote "Director Sudha Kongara delivers a well-knit cinematic tale that urges us to follow our dreams."[103] Ranjani Krishnakumar from Firstpost gave the film a rating of 4.5 out of 5, stating, "Sudha Kongara, Suriya tell a moving, poetic biopic without deifying the leading man."[104] A reviewer from The Quint gave the film a rating of 3.5 out of 5, writing, "Suriya soars in Sudha Kongara’s inspiring movie" and further writes that it is "A comeback for Suriya after the atrocious NGK and Kaappaan."[105] M Suganth of The Times of India gave a rating of 3.5 out of 5, stating, "Soorarai Pottru is an inspiring tale with a robust performance from Suriya."[106] Baradwaj Rangan of Film Companion South wrote "In terms of sheer professionalism, the film is the best thing that’s come on the southern OTT space." [107] A reviewer from The New Indian Express wrote, "Suriya delivers an ace performance in this soaring, sensitive drama."[108] India Today gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and stated "Soorarai Pottru was made for the theatrical experience and would have been an amazing watch on the big screen. However, the OTT release has given the makers of the film a wider reach."[109]

Gauthaman Bhaskaran of the News18 gave 2.5 out of 5 and stated "Soorarai Pottru could have been far more inspiring and even engrossing had director Sudha Kongara done away with unnecessary songs and emotions. Her plane would have had a smoother flight sans the turbulence."[110] Sify gave the film, 4 out of 5 stars and stated, 'Soorarai Pottru stands out with its fine writing and outstanding performance of Suriya. It is undeniably another good film from Sudha Kongara. On the whole a solid and satisfying watch."[111] Sowmya Rajendran, editor-in-chief of The News Minute gave 4 out of 5 and stated, "Soorarai Pottru is easily Suriya's best outing in a long time. Suriya is in fine form, switching between angry young man to conflicted son, romantic husband and cussing businessman. It's a pleasant flight even if there's some turbulence along the way."[112] The Indian Express gave 2 out of 5 and stated "Soorarai Pottru is marred by the high-pitched melodrama whistled up every time the script needs to create fan-pleasing moments. Given Suriya’s mega popularity, that is an always present temptation, and the film gives in, much too often."[113] Writing for Hindustan Times, Haricharan Pudipeddi wrote "Soorarai Pottru, which will go down as one of the best films of the year, is Suriya’s return to form (after a few mediocre films) and it’s quite gutsy of a mainstream hero to produce and star in a film that doesn’t tick all those boxes of a typical commercial entertainer."[114]

Indiaglitz rated 3.25 out of 5 and summarised "Sudha has made sure that despite the cinematic liberties and some pace issues in the second half of the movie, Soorarai Pottru is a completely engaging and enjoyable entertainer with many emotionally charged, goosebumps moments. Sudha Kongara's engaging screenplay and the return of the powerhouse performer Suriya make this Soorarai Pottru a must-watch, the inspiring flight you should never miss."[115] Behindwoods rated 3.5 out of 5 and stated "Suriya and Sudha Kongara's Soorarai Pottru is an inspiring biopic."[116] Republic World gave 4 out of 5 and summarised "Soorarai Pottru is a must-watch as the performances of each actor in the film is exceptional. The movie has the potential to be one of the most highly regarded films about a common man achieving his dreams. The movie is partly based on events from Captain G. R. Gopinath's life and the film proves to be a tale that must be told."[117]

Accolades

Soorarai Pottru was selected as one among ten Indian films to be screened under the Best Foreign Film category at the 78th Golden Globe Awards.[6][118] On 26 January 2021, the film's executive producer, Rajasekar Pandian announced that the film made an official entry to the 93rd Academy Awards,[119] for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Original Score and other categories.[120] He further added that the film has been made available to the members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences for votes and nomination at the Academy Screening Room.[121]

Impact

Soorarai Pottru received positive response from celebrities with director Shankar,[122] actors Mahesh Babu,[123] Sivakarthikeyan and Samantha Akkineni amongst others praising the film.[124][125] The film became the second most tweeted hashtag of the year in entertainment section,[126][127] according to a survey report by Twitter.[128][129] The film also became the second most searched topic in Google Trends,[130][131] thus becoming the only South Indian film to feature in this list.[132][133]

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