2D Entertainment and Abundantia Entertainment ( Vidya Balan's Sherni) today announced joining hands to remake the globally applauded ‘Soorarai Pottru’ (Praise the brave). Soorarai Pottru is an emotional and impactful story of Nedumaaran Rajangam or “Maara”, played by Suriya, The film already a massive hit in Amazon Prime ( Premiere) and dubbed in various languages, it is titled Udaan in the Hindi dubbed version on OTT. The film was partly inspired by events from the life of Air Deccan founder Capt. G.R. Gopinath. It was among the ten Indian films to be screened under the Best Foreign Film category at the 78th Golden Globe Awards and was also sent for screening at the 93rd Academy Awards. ‘Soorarai Pottru’ made history by being the only Indian film to be ranked third on IMDb highest rated films list, with a rating of 9.1, only behind two legendary films – Shawshank Redemption (1994) and The Godfather (1972). While the casting for the Hindi remake is yet to be finalised, the director of the original, Sudha Kongara, will be directing the Hindi remake as well. Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment and 2D Entertainment led by Suriya, Jyotika Sadanah and Rajsekar Pandian will be partnering on the Hindi film.
Abundantia recently released Vidya Balan starrer Sherni, Shakuntala Devi, Airlift or Toilet: Ek Prem Katha have always chosen realistic themes.
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