Sarfira is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Sudha Kongara, being a remake of her Tamil film Soorarai Pottru (2020). It stars Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Radhika Madan.
| Sarfira | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sudha Kongara |
| Screenplay by | Sudha Kongara Shalini Ushadevi |
| Dialogue by | Pooja Tolani |
| Story by | Sudha Kongara Shalini Ushadevi Pooja Tulani |
| Based on | Soorarai Pottru by Sudha Kongara |
| Produced by | Aruna Bhatia Jyothika Suriya Vikram Malhotra |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Niketh Bommireddy |
| Music by | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | AA Films Zee Studios |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
The film was officially announced in July 2021, while the title was confirmed in February 2024. Principal photography commenced in April 2022 and ended in January 2023. The film has music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. After various release days, it is scheduled to release on 12 July 2024 in theatres.
Cast edit
- Akshay Kumar
- Radhika Madan
- Paresh Rawal
- Seema Biswas
- Suriya in a cameo appearance[1]
Production edit
Development edit
On 12 July 2021, Jyothika and Suriya, headers of 2D Entertainment, stated that their production venture Soorarai Pottru (2020), was to be remade in Hindi. Furthermore, they stated that the director of the original film, Sudha Kongara, would direct the remake and they would collaborate with Vikram Malhotra, header of Abundantia Entertainment, to fund it.[2] Reportedly, one of the actors Ajay Devgn, John Abraham, Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan were considered to play the role that Suriya played in the original. The actor was reported to be finalised going by their availability.[3] In August, the co-producer of the original film, Sikhya Entertainment, had approached Madras High Court; as initially the production house was to be co-producing the remake along with 2D Entertainment, however, the latter house sold the rights to Abundantia Entertainment, without the former houses' consent.[4] By early September, the case was closed, with Sikhya Entertainment not involved in the production side.[5] Akshay Kumar was announced on 25 April 2022 to play the role of Suriya. A muhurat puja was held the same day in Mumbai with the presence of the film's cast and crew.[6] Radhika Madan was cast, pairing opposite Kumar.[7] The official title Sarfira was announced on 13 February 2024, along with the release date of 12 July 2024.[8]
Filming edit
Principal photography began with the first schedule on 25 April 2022 in Mumbai.[9] Madan completed filming her portions by 23 October, while the entire shoot ended in January 2023.[10]
Music edit
The music and background score is composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, in his second collaboration with Sudha after Soorarai Pottru; and maiden with Akshay Kumar. Prakash tweeted on 29 April 2022 that he had completed the first song of the soundtrack.[11]
Release edit
It was initially scheduled to release on 1 September 2023 and then 16 February 2024. Now the film is planned to release on 12 July 2024 in theatres.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Suriya to play a cameo role in the Hindi remake of 'Soorarai Pottru'". The Times of India. 14 June 2022. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Suriya's Soorarai Pottru to be remade in Hindi". The Times of India. 12 July 2021. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Are Ajay Devgn, John Abraham, Akshay Kumar and Hrithik Roshan being considered for Soorarai Pottru remake?". The Times of India. 12 July 2021. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Madras High Court passes stay order on Hindi remake of Suriya's Tamil film Soorarai Pottru". The Times of India. 5 August 2021. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "'Soorarai Pottru' Hindi remake gets clearance from Madras High Court". The Times of India. 8 September 2021. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Suriya attends pooja of Akshay Kumar's Soorarai Pottru's Hindi remake". The Times of India. 25 April 2022. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Radhika Madan announces new film 'Rumi Ki Sharafat', starts filming". The Times of India. 27 January 2023. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ a b "'Sarfira': Akshay's Hindi remake of 'Soorarai Pottru' title announced, film to release on this date". The Times of India. 13 February 2024. Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Akshay Kumar starts shooting for 'Soorarai Pottru' Hindi remake". The Times of India. 25 April 2022. Archived from the original on 14 July 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "Radhika Madan wraps filming of 'Soorarai Pottru' remake". The Times of India. 23 October 2022. Archived from the original on 24 January 2023. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "GV Prakash completes first song for Akshay Kumar-starrer Soorarai Pottru remake". The Times of India. 29 April 2022. Archived from the original on 10 July 2022. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
