# Soorarai Pottru (2020)

> A fiercely determined village-born dreamer battles aviation monopolies and bureaucracy to put air travel within reach of ordinary Indians.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/416977

## Facts

- Runtime: 149 min
- Genres: Drama, Action
- Director: Sudha Kongara Prasad
- Cast: Suriya, Aparna Balamurali, Paresh Rawal, Mohan Babu, Urvashi, Karunas, 'Poo' Ram, Krishnakumar Balasubramanian
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10189514/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: rousing, exuberant, hopeful, inspirational movie night, weekend viewing

## Synopsis

A determined visionary fights to make air travel accessible for everyone, defying the odds stacked against him.

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