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Updated 14:03 IST, June 18th 2024

Sarfira Trailer Out: Akshay Kumar Fights Against The System To Advocate For Affordable Air Travel

Sarfira narrates the journey of Veer Mhatre, portrayed by Akshay Kumar, who aims to introduce low-cost aviation. The film is set to land in cinemas on July 12.

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Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of his next Sarfira. The film, directed by Sudha Kongra, also features Paresh Rawal and Radhika Madan in pivotal roles. Scheduled to release on July 12, Sarfira is a Hindi remake of the Tamil movie Soorarai Pottru featuring Suriya in the lead role. Ahead of the film's release, the makers unveiled the trailer today. 

Akshay Kumar plays the pioneer of ‘low-cost’ airlines

On June 18, the makers of Akshay Kumar starrer Sarfira released the trailer of the movie. It traces the journey of Veer Mhatre, portrayed by Akshay Kumar, who aims to introduce low-cost aviation carriers so that a vast majority of Indians can fly without straining their pockets. The trailer blends drama, inspiration, and a power-packed ensemble. It showcases Akshay Kumar’s character, challenging the status quo and persistently advocating for affordable air travel for the common man in India.

The film is inspired by the life of G. R. Gopinath, the founder of the Indian low-cost airline Simplifly Deccan. Gopinath served in the Indian Army as a captain and fought in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971-1972. He co-founded Deccan Aviation, a charter helicopter service, with two friends from the Indian Air Force in 1997. In 2003, he founded Air Deccan, a low-cost airline that later merged with Kingfisher Airlines in 2007. In the film, Akshay portrays G. R. Gopinath, a role originally played by Suriya in the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru.

‘This role is an opportunity of a lifetime for me’, says Akshay Kumar 

Talking about his role in the movie, Akshay Kumar told IANS, “This film is very close to my heart. Sarfira is not just about reaching for the skies; it's about breaking barriers, defying all odds, and believing in yourself when the world calls you crazy. This film, this role, is an opportunity of a lifetime for me, and I hope it inspires everyone who watches it to never give up on their dreams.”

The director of the movie Sudha Kongara shared, “Sarfira is a story that speaks to the dreamer in all of us. Working with such an incredible cast and bringing this inspiring story to life has been an incredible journey of a dream that I first saw in 2009. I hope the audience finds ‘Sarfira’ as motivating and uplifting as we did while making it.” Sarfira, produced by Aruna Bhatia of Cape of Good Films, Suriya and Jyotika (2D Entertainment), and Vikram Malhotra (Abundantia Entertainment), is set to land in cinemas on July 12.
(With inputs from IANS) 

Published 14:03 IST, June 18th 2024