Aanand L Rai Praises Akshay Kumar’s Performance in ‘Sarfira’ Ahead of July 12 Release

Filmmaker Aanand L Rai has praised Akshay Kumar’s performance in the upcoming film ‘Sarfira.’ The special screening of ‘Sarfira’ in Mumbai, held a few days before its release, was attended by Akshay Kumar, Suriya (whose Tamil film ‘Soorarai Pottru’ inspired the Hindi remake), Jyotika, and Radhika Madan, among others.

Taking to Instagram Stories, Rai expressed his admiration for the film, calling it a “GEM.” He particularly commended director Sudha Kongara’s work, writing, “Last night I saw a GEM called #sarfira by @sudha_kongara! Loved it.”

Rai highlighted Akshay Kumar’s dedication and passion for storytelling. He stated, “And yesterday I understood the real meaning of ‘Relentless’ from my fav @akshaykumar! How to be relentlessly honest, relentlessly gutsy, relentlessly focused, and to have relentless hunger for great stories in your belly: So much to learn from you, SIR.”

Rai also acknowledged the performance of Radhika Madan, who plays the female lead in ‘Sarfira.’ He wrote, “And @radhikkamadan, what a SARFIRI you are! You nailed it.”

Scheduled for release on July 12, ‘Sarfira’ is directed by Sudha Kongara and stars Akshay Kumar, Radhika Madan, Paresh Rawal, and Seema Biswas. Suriya, who played the lead role in the original Tamil film, will make a special guest appearance. The film promises to be a captivating story set against the backdrop of India’s startup scene and aviation industry.

Suriya has also expressed his appreciation for Akshay Kumar’s involvement in bringing the story of Captain G. R. Gopinath, the inspiration behind ‘Sarfira,’ to a wider audience. Sharing the film’s trailer on Instagram, Suriya wrote, “This is our respect to @capt_gr_gopinath sir, who inspired millions of Indians, and thank you @akshaykumar sir for taking @sudha_kongara’s story across our country and beyond! Proudly presenting the trailer of #sarfira.”

Fans eagerly await the release of ‘Sarfira,’ which promises an engaging narrative and powerful performances.

Watch Trailer: Sarfira