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Tamil · Action, Comedy
2h 53m · 30 Apr 2010
Music: Mani Sharma | DOP: M. S. Prabhu, N K Ekambaram | Writer: S.P. Rajkumar, Mayank Jain
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Our Rating
1
Sura follows the story of a brave and kind-hearted fisherman named Sura, who fights against a corrupt politician and a powerful businessman trying to take over the fishermen's land and livelihood. The film showcases Sura's struggle to protect his community and uphold justice, blending action, drama, and romance as he wins the hearts of the people and his love interest.
Sura is a typical commercial entertainer that banks heavily on Vijay's star power and mass appeal. The story is straightforward and predictable, revolving around the hero's fight against injustice with a strong emotional core centered on the fishermen's plight. The screenplay is linear but lacks novelty, relying on formulaic scenes and punch dialogues.
The pacing of the film is uneven; the first half is relatively engaging with a mix of comedy, romance, and action sequences, while the second half tends to drag with repetitive confrontations and melodrama. The comedy track featuring Vadivelu provides some relief but does not significantly elevate the narrative.
Musically, Mani Sharma delivers a decent soundtrack with a few catchy songs that suit the film's tone, though none stand out as memorable hits. The background score is functional, enhancing the emotional and action scenes without being overpowering. Cinematography captures the coastal setting well, adding authenticity to the fishermen's environment.
Vijay: Charismatic and energetic, Vijay carries the film with his screen presence and action sequences, though the role offers limited scope for depth.
Tamannaah Bhatia: Offers a standard romantic interest portrayal with minimal impact on the story.
Dev Gill: Adequate as the antagonist, providing the necessary menace.
Vadivelu: Delivers the comic relief with his usual style, though the comedy is inconsistent.
Strengths
Weaknesses
S. P. Rajkumar directs with a focus on commercial elements, delivering a mass entertainer that caters primarily to Vijay's fan base. The writing lacks freshness and relies on clichés, resulting in a film that feels routine despite its emotional premise.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 30% |
| Negative | 30% |
Critics generally gave mixed to negative reviews, praising Vijay's performance but criticizing the film's predictable plot and lack of innovation. The movie was seen as a typical masala entertainer without much substance.
Final Box-Office Result
Sura released on 30 April 2010 (2010).
Sura is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Sura is available on Sun NXT, YouTube. OTT date will be updated soon.
Sura directed by S. P. Rajkumar. Produced by Sangili Murugan.
Sura stars Vijay, Tamannaah Bhatia, Dev Gill, Vadivelu, Sriman.
Tollybo rates Sura 1/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Music for Sura composed by Mani Sharma.
Sura — Genre: Action, Comedy, Runtime: 173 minutes, Language: Tamil.