Global InformationList of accolades received by Soorarai Pottru information
Suriya (left) and Sudha Kongara (right) received several awards and nominations for the performances, scripting and direction, respectively | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Nominations | 77 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Soorarai Pottru (transl. Hail the brave) is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language Drama Film directed by Sudha Kongara and produced by Suriya and Guneet Monga, under their respective banners 2D Entertainment and Sikhya Entertainment. Kongara conceptualised the script and screenplay along with Shalini Ushadevi, Aalif Surti and Ganeshaa, with dialogues written by Vijay Kumar. Suriya also starred in the film in leading roles with Paresh Rawal and Aparna Balamurali, while Urvashi, Mohan Babu, and Karunas amongst others in supporting roles. The film features music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, while cinematography and editing were handled by Niketh Bommireddy and Sathish Suriya respectively. Partially inspired by events from the life of Simplifly Deccan founder G. R. Gopinath, Soorarai Pottru revolves around Nedumaaran Rajangam (Suriya), who dreams to build a low-cost airline and the challenges he faces, in order to be successful in his quest.
The film which was originally scheduled for theatrical release was delayed multiple times due to post-production difficulties, which was followed by the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Soorarai Pottru was later released direct-to-streaming worldwide through the platform Amazon Prime Video on 12 November 2020. The film opened to positive critical response from critics and audiences. Critics praised Suriya's performance and Kongara's direction, scripting and screenplay, along with the performances of the cast and major technical aspects of the film, including cinematography, editing, music. The film is currently[when?] the third highest rated film on IMDb (a rating of 8.7), only behind The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and The Godfather (1972).[1][2]
Soorarai Pottru was selected as one among ten Indian films to be screened under the Best Foreign Film category at the 78th Golden Globe Awards.[3][4] The film made an official entry to the 93rd Academy Awards,[5] for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Original Score and other categories,[6][7] and was also made available to the members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for votes and nomination at the Academy Screening Room.[8] The film also emerged as the only Indian film amongst 366 films eligible for Best Picture in the award ceremony,[9][10] but was eventually not nominated.[11] Soorarai Pottru was screened at the Chennai International Film Festival[12][13] and also at the Panorama Section of the Shanghai International Film Festival.[14][15] The film was screened and won two awards at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne – including Best Film and Best Actor (Surya).[16][17] It was nominated at 14 categories at the 10th South Indian International Movie Awards, held for South Indian films released during 2020 and won seven awards.[18]
- ^ Satija, Garima (17 May 2021). "Suriya's 'Soorarai Pottru' Bags 3rd Spot In IMDb's List Of Top-Rated 1000 Movies In The World". The Times of India. Times Internet.
- ^ "Suriya-starrer Soorarai Pottru selected for Shanghai International Film Festival 2021". The Indian Express. 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Soorarai Pottru, Asuran, Jallikattu to be screened at Golden Globes 2021, here is the full list of Indian films". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ Janani K. (20 December 2020). "Suriya's Soorarai Pottru to be screened at Golden Globe Awards at Los Angeles". India Today. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ Nairita Mukherjee (27 January 2021). "Suriya's Soorarai Pottru is going to Oscars, but there is a catch". India Today. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Suriya's 'Soorarai Pottru' flying high, enters the Oscars race including Best Actor, Director categories". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ "Suriya- starrer Soorarai Pottru in the Oscar Race". The Times of India. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "'Soorarai Pottru', first Tamil film to release on OTT, joins the Oscars race". The Economic Times. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (25 February 2021). "366 Feature Films Are Eligible for the Oscars, the Most Since 1970". Variety. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Suriya's 'Soorarai Pottru' among 366 films eligible for 'Best Picture' at Academy Awards". The News Minute. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Suriya's 'Soorarai Pottru' out of the Oscar race". The Times of India. 16 March 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "13 Tamil films to be screened at CIFF". The Hindu. 11 February 2021. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Chennai International Film Festival opens, over 90 films to be screened". The News Minute. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Suriya-starrer Soorarai Pottru selected for Shanghai International Film Festival 2021". The Indian Express. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Soorarai Pottru to be screened at the Shanghai International Film Festival". Cinema Express. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Samantha, Suriya, Nimisha and others win awards at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne". The News Minute. 20 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Suriya Wins Big At Indian Film Festival of Melbourne! Wins Best Performance Award For Soorarai Pottru". Koimoi. 21 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Double delight for Soorarai Pottru". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 August 2021.[dead link]