Sarfira, the Hindi remake of the 2020 Tamil film Soorarai Pottru, is the big release of the week. Akshay Kumar steps into the shoes of Suriya for his 150th film. The Bollywood superstar is going through a lean phase at the box office. While he has a few big franchise movies lined up, he needs to break the streak of flop films at the ticket window. Sarfira also stars Paresh Rawal and Radhika Madan in lead roles. Akshay Kumar Tests Positive for COVID-19; Actor to Skip Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's Wedding – Reports.

Akshay Kumar has earlier done remake films like Selfiee and Cuttputtli, which his fans did not appreciate. They felt the original movies were highly popular and there was no need for a Hindi version of the first film. Sarfira is directed by Sudha Kongara, who helmed the Suriya version as well. Critics have said it is an inspiring biopic of Captain GR Gopinath. Here are some fan reactions on X to Sarfira. ‘They’re Happy My Films Fail’: Akshay Kumar Opens Up About Industry’s Scrutiny Over His Numerous Box Office Failures, Netizens React (Watch Video)

Good Remake

Akshay Kumar's Performance 

Less Flaws

Great Direction

Decent Box Office Opening

Sarfira released on July 12, 2024 in theatres. Soorarai Pottru had released on OTT during the COVID-19 lockdown on November 12, 2020, and was hailed as one of the best movies of the year. Both films are based on the life of Captain GR Gopinath, the man behind India's first low-cost air carrier Air Deccan.

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