There are good and bad films, and then there are inspiring films. Soorarai Pottru belongs to the last category. It is a Tamil movie which released on Amazon Prime during the fag end of 2020. It was also released simultaneously in Kannada and Malayalam with the same name, while the dubbed Telugu version was titled, “Aakasam Nee Haddu Raa”. The year 2020 saw a slew of web series on the OTT platform and also many big-ticket films taking the OTT route to reach the audiences in the absence of theatres.

Soorarai Pottru – A Review

Soorarai Pottru which literally translates as, “Hail the brave”, is an inspiring celluloid drama that is mounted in the classic mould. It brings alive an epic story and adds nuances of poetry to it, and at the same time keeps the narrative relatable. The plot is based on real-life incidents and keeps the viewers’ attention riveted to the story.

Soorarai Pottru – A Movie In The Classic Mould

Soorarai Pottru has all the elements of a classic story, of Man fighting against all odds and triumphing. It is a story that talks about the pitfalls and challenges for anyone who dares to think differently and blaze their own path. The inspiring plot ensures that the story rises above the ordinary and takes the viewers high on a triumphant ride of entertainment.

Soorarai Pottru – The Plot

The plot of Soorarai Pottru is based partially on real-life incidents and is inspired by the life of  G.R.Gopinath, who pioneered low-cost flying in India with the launch of Air Deccan. The film is a fictionalized account of the challenges he faced while introducing low-cost flying in India.

Nedumaaran is an airforce pilot who fails to reach the deathbed of his ailing father because he does not have enough money for a flight. This tragic event acts as a spur and he dreams of bringing air travel within reach of the common man. He joins with two of his friends to give wings to his dreams. Along the way he gets married to a girl who nurses a dream herself, her dream is to start and run her own bakery.

As in all path breaking endeavours, the dreams of Nedumaran too enconuter numerous challenges. The monopolistic airlines do not want an upstart to challenge them. They do everything in their power to ensure that the dreams of Nedumaran to give wings to the dreams of the common man bite the dust.

Does Nedumaran succeed in realizing his dream? How does he confront the challenges that start him in the face at every step? These are questions that are answered by the story of Soorarai Pottru.

Soorarai Pottru – The Cast

Soorarai Pottru is directed by Sudha Kongara and the story too is written by her. The main cast of Soorarai Pottru is as under:

• Suriya as Nedumaran Rajangam
• Aparna Balamurali as Sundari, Nedumaran’s wife
• Paresh Raval as Paresh Goswami
• Mohan Babu as Naidu
• Urvashi as Pechi, Nedumaran’s mother
• Prakash Belawadi as Prakash Babu
• Vinodhini Vaidyanathan as Chitra Ramaswamy
• Achyuth Kumar as Anantha Narayanan

Soorarai Pottru – Trailer

Our Thoughts About Soorarai Pottru

Soorarai Pottru is an engrossing film with a plot that is relatable and at the same time inspiring. It is a story of triumph, a story of a man who succeeds against all odds, and who does not like a success story. The performance of Suriya as the protagonist Nedumaran takes the story to another level. He is ably supported by the other actors who have their characters clearly etched out. All in all Soorarai Pottru is a must-watch film, a film that is a cut above the rest.

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