Suriya, the lead actor of the original Tamil film Soorarai Pottru, praises Akshay Kumar and the cast of Sarfira in an Instagram post. The film, which is a remake of Soorarai Pottru, earned ₹ 4.25 crore in India on its second day after a slow start on its first day. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the Hindi version also stars Paresh Rawal and Radhikka Madan. Despite mixed reviews from critics, Sarfira is expected to see success at the box office.
Sarfira: A Remake with a Mixed Reception
Background
Sarfira is a 2023 Hindi-language drama film directed by Sudha Kongara and produced by Suriya. It is a remake of the 2020 Tamil film Soorarai Pottru, which was directed by Kongara and starred Suriya in the lead role. Sarfira stars Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Radhika Madan.
Box Office Performance
According to industry sources, Sarfira had a slow start at the box office on its first day, earning approximately ₹ 2.5 crore nett. However, it showed improvement on its second day, grossing an estimated ₹ 4.25 crore nett in India. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the film is expected to perform well in the coming days due to its strong star cast and the popularity of the original Tamil film.
Critical Reception
Critics have given Sarfira mixed reviews. Some have praised the performances of the cast, particularly Akshay Kumar, while others have criticized the film's plot and screenplay. Overall, the consensus seems to be that Sarfira is an entertaining film but falls short of the original Soorarai Pottru.
Suriya's Praise
Suriya, the lead actor of Soorarai Pottru, has praised the cast of Sarfira in an Instagram post. He wrote, "I was so happy to see my dear friend Akshay Kumar and the entire cast of Sarfira bring this beautiful story to Hindi audiences."
Top 5 FAQs and Answers
Q1: What is the original film that Sarfira is based on? A1: Soorarai Pottru (2020)
Q2: Who directed and produced Sarfira? A2: Sudha Kongara (director); Suriya (producer)
Q3: Who plays the lead role in Sarfira? A3: Akshay Kumar
Q4: What is the box office collection of Sarfira after two days? A4: ₹ 4.25 crore nett (India)
Q5: What is the critical reception of Sarfira? A5: Mixed, with some reviewers praising the cast's performances and others criticizing the plot and screenplay.
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