Sarfira

This is what happens when the film is mainly interested in fronting its hero. It isn’t as if Akshay Kumar, who is in practically every frame of the film, is actively terrible, but there really isn’t a single thing he does here that he hasn’t done before.

Sudha Kongara’s Sarfira is the Hindi adaptation of Soorarai Pottru, the hugely successful 2020 Tamil film she directed. Several actors from the original reprise their roles and the screenplay is almost scene-to-scene identical. Even the flaws are repeated

The rapport between Miss Madan and Mr. Kumar has enough bite to counteract the many spoonfuls of sugar in the script director Sudha Kongara co-wrote with Shalini Ushadevi.

Akshay Kumar's Hindi remake of Soorarai Pottru is engaging and emotional that will keep you glued to the screen.

Akshay Does It Again! Yawn.

Every possible obstacle rises in Vir’s path, leading to overwrought scenes that border on the fantastical despite supposedly being based on actual incidents.

While the subject remains relevant and director Sudha Kongara’s storytelling retains its verve, the social context and regional texture that made the Suriya-starrer special get diluted in the Hindi version


It empathises with poignant ground realities, but from the sky. As a result, it's hard to tell a soaring take-off from a choppy landing.

It's an Akshay Kumar show from start to end. He is in full form and brings a myriad of emotions to life with his earnest performance.

While the film's narrative could certainly be crisper and the length tighter, ultimately, it lands safely. It turns out to be an inspiring tale elevated by top-notch performances from the lead cast.