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Sarfira(2024)

8.2/10
Hindi155 mins

A young man from a remote village dreams of launching his own airline service. However, he must overcome several obstacles and challenges in order to be successful in his quest.

Mood:
inspiringemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI Movies and TV, JioHotstar
Theatrical Release
12 July 2024
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 35m
Rating
8.2/10

Storyline

A man from a small village has a big dream: to start his own low-cost airline. He faces many difficult challenges and setbacks on his journey to make air travel affordable for ordinary people.

A village dreamer aims for the sky.

Film Details

8.2Rating
155Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 July 2024
Also Known AsSoorarai Pottru remake · Sarfira · دیوانه

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
inspiringemotionaluplifting
Themes
survivalfamilyjusticefriendship
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
R
Ravi KhanvilkarVir's Father
#2
A
Ashok LokhandeRani's Father
#3
D
Dan DhanoaWalia
#4
Paresh Rawal, Actor in Sarfira
Paresh RawalParesh Goswami
#5
R
R. SarathkumarNedumaaran
#6
I
Iravati HarsheChitra
#7
Prakash Belawadi, Actor in Sarfira
Prakash BelawadiPrakash Babu
#8
S
Saurabh GoyalSam
#9
Akshay Kumar, Actor in Sarfira
Akshay KumarVir Mhatre
#10
R
Radhikka MadanRani Mhatre
#11
S
Sudha Kongara PrasadCrew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Sarfira

Cast reunions in this film: Paresh Rawal & Akshay Kumar (20 films together).

Trivia

  • The film is a Hindi remake of the Tamil hit 'Soorarai Pottru', which was also directed by Sudha Kongara.
  • Akshay Kumar, who plays the lead, reportedly learned to fly a small aircraft as part of his preparation for the role.
  • The original Tamil film was inspired by the real-life story of Captain G. R. Gopinath, the founder of India's first low-cost airline.
  • The film's music was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, who also scored the music for the original Tamil version.
  • Parts of the movie were shot in real airports and small airstrips to capture authentic aviation environments.
  • The Hindi version features a cameo appearance by the original Tamil film's lead actor, Suriya, in a special role.
  • Director Sudha Kongara is one of the few female directors in India to have a successful film remade in multiple languages.

Frequently Asked Questions