Suriya's heartfelt message to Akshay Kumar; Jyotika reveals her fan girl moment

Today marks the release of Akshay Kumar’s much-anticipated film, Sarfira. The movie, a Hindi remake of the critically acclaimed Tamil film Soorarai Pottru, has already garnered positive buzz ahead of its premiere. The original, which tells the inspiring story of G. R. Gopinath, the founder of the low-cost airline Simplifly Deccan, has been beautifully adapted for the Hindi-speaking audience.

In a touching gesture, Suriya, the star of the original film, took to social media to express his gratitude and admiration for Akshay Kumar. 

Posting on his X handle, Suriya wrote, 

"Sarfira will always be an important film for all of us! Akshay Kumar Sir thank you for choosing Sarfira as your 150th film. You’ve made Veer come alive so beautifully. Sudha Kongara, you’ve lived this dream for so many years, happy our film is in theatres now. Radhikka Madan is superb as Rani. Paresh Rawal is just brilliant. Thank you, we now have beautiful lifetime memories! Jyotika had Akshay sir’s poster as a teenager & now she’s a proud producer..!”

Jyotika, who co-produced the film, also showered Akshay with praise, reflecting on her personal journey from being a fan to a collaborator. She posted, “Best wishes Akshay Kumar for the most deserving success and a heart-touching performance. From a fangirl with a poster of yours in her bedroom to becoming a producer for your special 150th film…truly a moment etched in time for me.” Akshay responded warmly, saying, "Thank you so much Jyotika for such kind words, it means a lot to me. Here’s to many more memorable moments ahead!"

For the unversed, Sarfira delves into the life of a common man who ventures into the aviation industry by founding a low-cost airline. The film is a powerful narrative about overcoming financial and societal hurdles.

Directed by Sudha Kongara, the original Soorarai Pottru was produced by Suriya and Guneet Monga under their respective banners 2D Entertainment and Sikhya Entertainment. The Tamil version featured stellar performances from Suriya, Aparna Balamurali, and Paresh Rawal, among others, and set a high benchmark with its compelling storytelling and strong performances.