Akshay Kumar Is 'So Proud' As His 150th Film Sarfira Hits Theatres Today

Akshay Kumar’s Sarfira has finally hit the theatres today. The film, upon its release, garnered positive reviews from the audiences and critics alike. Given the heartwarming response from cinema enthusiasts, Akshay expressed his emotions in a note shared on Instagram. The elaborated note was attached to some endearing pictures from the sets of the film.

The BTS pictures depicted Akshay Kumar enjoying some precious moments with the cast and crew of Sarfira. Additionally, the fresh stills from the film added to the intrigue. Recalling the journey when the film’s production began, the actor wrote, “Sarfira’ means crazy and looking back I feel I would’ve been crazy had I not done this film. So I’m glad I did. This journey began almost 3 years back and it’s finally out for you all to witness and hopefully cherish.”

“I’m so proud to be a part of this film and glad that Sarfira is my 150th film. I hope you get a chance to catch it cinemas soon. Sarfira is now all yours,” Akshay Kumar added in his caption.

Sarfira is a Hindi remake of Suriya’s Soorarai Pottru, released in 2020. Inspired by the life of GR Gopinath, the founder of the Indian low-cost airline Simplifly Deccan, the original film was directed by Sudha Kongara who also helmed the Hindi version. Produced by Suriya and Guneet Monga, the Tamil film starred Suriya, Aparna Balamurali, and Paresh Rawal, with Mohan Babu, Urvashi and Karunas playing the supporting roles.

As for the Hindi remake, Radhikka Madan has also joined Paresh Rawal and Akshay Kumar for an engaging plot. Radhikka underwent a stunning transformation into a traditional Marathi girl for her role as ‘Rani’ in the film.

Actor Suriya is grateful that Akshay Kumar chose Sarfira as his 150th film. In a post on X, the Tamil superstar wrote, “Sarfira will always be an important film for all of us! Akshay Kumar Sir thank you for choosing Sarfira as your 150th film. You’ve made Veer come alive so beautifully.”

Acknowledging director Sudha Kongra’s dedication while directing the film, he added, “Sudha Kongara, you’ve lived this dream for so many years, happy our film is in theatres now. Radhikka Madan is superb as Rani. Paresh Rawal is just brilliant. Thank you, we now have beautiful lifetime memories! Jyotika had Akshay sir’s poster as a teenager & now she’s a proud producer.”