Soorarai Pottru

Soorarai Pottru is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Sudha Kongara, based on the life of Air Deccan founder Captain G. R. Gopinath. The film stars Suriya in the role of Nedumaaran Rajangam, aka Maara, who dreams of making flying affordable for the common man, just like Gopinath did with Air Deccan.

The story is an inspiring tale of an underdog’s fight against powerful corporate interests, political obstacles, and societal barriers. Maara is driven by a personal vendetta and his goal of democratizing air travel. His journey is full of struggles, but his perseverance and vision lead him toward breaking the monopoly of expensive air travel, challenging the traditional power structures of the aviation industry.

The film explores themes of ambition, social justice, and resilience, and it was widely appreciated for its strong performances, particularly by Suriya, and its inspiring narrative. It resonated with many for its message of striving to achieve great things despite limited resources.