Suriya’s Soorarai Pottru to release directly on OTT

Suriya’s Soorarai Pottru, one of the most anticipated films of the year, will have its premiere on the OTT platform. On the occasion of Vinayaka Chaturthi, the actor announced that the film will release in Amazon Prime on October 30. Soorarai Pottru helmed by Sudha Kongara is inspired by the life of Captain GR Gopinath, a retired Army captain, who founded the low-cost airline Air Deccan.

“The moment I heard the script from director Sudha, I was sure it had to be told,” the actor said, adding that he wanted to produce the through his banner, 2D Entertainment.

“Essaying Captain Gopinath’s character came to me as a challenge, but we are very proud of our final product. This film is our labour of love and I am happy that it will now entertain the global audience,” he added.

The director of the film Sudha Kongara said, “Directing Suriya was a joy. He was my first and last choice for the role of Capt. Gopinath.” Suriya went on add that he will be donating Rs 5 crore of the film’s revenue to people whose lives have been hit due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The funds will be distributed to people in the industry and away from it who are struggling in COVID-19,” he added.