Soorarai Pottru
A determined villager challenges the aviation industry's elite by pursuing his vision of affordable air travel for all, despite numerous obstacles and setbacks
Directed by Sudha Kongara · Drama · 153 min · 2020
Director
Sudha Kongara
Studio
2D Entertainment / Sikhya Entertainment
Release
12 Nov 2020
Runtime
153 min
Genres
Drama
Full Plot
Maara, a former Air Force pilot, dreams of launching a low-cost airline to make air travel accessible to lower-income groups. After meeting Sundari "Bommi," a determined young woman, he finds inspiration for his mission. Despite facing rejection and humiliation, Maara perseveres and eventually secures funding from a venture capital firm, allowing him to turn his vision into reality.
Cast & Characters
Paresh Goswami
Paresh Rawal
M. Bhaktavatsalam Naidu
Mohan Babu
Rajangam
Poo Ramu
Chaitanya "Che" Rao
Krishnakumar
Did You Know?
Sudha Kongara has directed 3 films in our catalog, including Putham Pudhu Kaalai, Parasakthi ( (Uncensored Version).
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Suriya appears in 22 films in our catalog, including Thaanaa Serndha Koottam, Pasanga 2.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
In late 2009, Sudha Kongara conceptualised a film based on Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey by Simplifly Deccan founder-and-entrepreneur G.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Soorarai Pottru holds 8.7/10 on IMDb (127,179 votes), 67% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.7/10 on IMDb (127,179 votes), 67% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soorarai Pottru's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Soorarai Pottru holds a 67% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Soorarai Pottru's IMDb rating?+
Soorarai Pottru has a 8.7/10 rating on IMDb from 127,179 votes.
Is Soorarai Pottru good? What are critics saying?+
Soorarai Pottru holds 8.7/10 on IMDb (127,179 votes), 67% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Soorarai Pottru?+
Soorarai Pottru has a runtime of 153 min.
Who directed Soorarai Pottru?+
Soorarai Pottru was directed by Sudha Kongara.
Where can I watch Soorarai Pottru?+
Soorarai Pottru is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Soorarai Pottru received critical acclaim for its well-crafted cinematic tale that explores themes of following one's dreams. While some critics praised the film's intensity, others noted that it softens in the second half and could benefit from more research on aviation stories. Overall, the film's performances, character development, and storytelling were widely commended.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
