Soorarai Pottru review: Suriya is first-rate in this well-packaged tale of grit, emotion and ambition | Bollywood Life

One of the big releases of Diwali 2020 on the OTT platform is Suriya’s Soorarai Pottru. The film is inspired the life of Captain Gopinath, the founder of India’s first low-cost airlines, Air Deccan. Born in a small village in South India, he served in the Indian Army before starting a journey in the world of aviation. The story of a man who made flying a reality for millions of middle-class Indians has all the emotions that make for a riveting watch on celluloid. And who better than a mass superstar and terrific actor like Suriya to lead from the front. Here is our review of the movie… Also Read – Soorarai Pottru: Paresh Rawal reveals that Suriya is a humble megastar while director Sudha Kongara is a taskmaster [Exclusive]

What is it about?
Needumaran (Suriya) is a hot-headed young man who wants to bring about that change in his village. After a nasty argument with his father, he leaves home to join the military. He serves as a pilot in the India Air Force, but leaves the job to pursue his dream to start his own airline. He is a socialist, and wants to make flights accessible to one all. His pillar of support in this crazy dream is his wife, Bommi (Aparna Balamurali) who is also a passionate entrepreneur. But then, starting an airline is no cakewalk. Will Needumaran overcome all the odds to realise his dream? Also Read – Trending Entertainment News Today: Nikki Tamboli schools Jaan Kumar Sanu, Suriya opens up on Soorarai Pottru, Mirzapur 3 greenlit

What’s hot…
Soorarai Pottru is inspired by the life and journey of Captain Gopinath, and other tales of low cost aviation pioneers from across the globe. Since it is an inspired version, the makers have taken the liberty to add in the romance, comedy and extra emotion that pleases the average cine-goer. Suriya is first-rate as Needumaran. The actor brings alive the madness, despair, frustration and excitement beautifully on screen. Aparna Balamurali (Bommi) does well too. The two are a delight to watch, especially in the first half of the film. Paresh Rawal is solid as the scheming aviation tycoon Paresh Goswami who has an OCD issue. The ensemble cast is also good. GV Prakash delivers in the music and BGM department, while Niketh Bommireddy’s cinematography is good. The production values match the requirements of the story. There is no extra jazz. Filmmaker Sudha Kongara holds the film together with her narration, screenplay and pace. Also Read – Suriya opens up on Soorarai Pottru; says, ‘Even now, only 3.5% of the population uses the aviation industry’

What’s not…
There is little to dislike about the film. Some might argue that the rivalry plays out like a film with masala elements. But then, Soorarai Pottru is a story inspired by the life of the visionary. It is not a documentary.

BL Verdict:Soorarai Pottru is a well-made film and a crowd-pleaser. Suriya and Sudha Kongara’s collaboration has hit the bull’s eye.

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