Actor Suriya has praised the Tamil film ‘Neelira’ and described it as a powerful account of the human cost of war. He highlighted the emotional depth of the film, focusing on the struggles of common people during the Sri Lankan Civil War and a family’s attempt to hold a wedding amidst the conflict. Suriya stressed that the film serves as a testimony against war.
The Tamil film ‘Neelira’ was released in theaters on April 3 and is already receiving positive reviews from critics and film industry personalities. The film is told in the context of the Sri Lankan Civil War and tells an emotional story of ordinary men caught in a perilous situation.
Many film stars, most notably Vetrimaaran, praised the film for its realistic narrative and strong theme. Actor Suriya also spoke in detail about the film, praising its inspiring message and emotional depth.
Suriya appreciates the film’s strong subject matter
In a video message, Syria spoke about the suffering of people caught in the crossfire of war. He explained that the title itself carries a deep meaning. “Neelira means ‘long night.’ “In times of war, our normal lives are disrupted, and it is always the common people who suffer the most,” he said.
Suriya added that the film beautifully shows how a family and its relatives try to hold a wedding in such a tense situation.
He explained: “In this story, the marriage takes place in the middle of a war situation. The film shows how the bride, groom and their families try to survive that night.”
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Suriya and director Karthik at the ‘Celebrating the Spirit of Retro’ event.
Soria says the film speaks on behalf of those who oppose the war
The ‘Retro’ actor also praised the director for telling the story with honesty and emotion. According to Syria, the film carries a strong message about the impact of war on daily life.
“The person who felt that night and lived it is the one who made this film,” he said, referring to the director. Suriya also stated that the film stands as a silent witness to the conflicts of the past and present. “This film will remain a silent testimony to the war and its consequences.
“It is a film for those who do not want war,” he said, encouraging the audience to watch it in theaters.
Karthik Subbaraj Thank you Syria for your support
Director Karthik Subbaraj also shared his excitement after hearing Suriya’s appreciation for the film.
He wrote on social media: “The One showers his love on #Neelira Thank you @Suriya_offl sir for watching our movie and we are so happy you liked the movie.. #Neelirafromtoday Please watch the movie in theatres…” With such praise from top actors and filmmakers, ‘Neelira’ has sparked strong curiosity among the audiences.
The emotional story and strong message about war are expected to attract viewers to the theatres.
About “Nelera”
‘Neelira’ is directed by Sri Lankan Tamil director Somitharan and stars Naveen Chandra, Kapila Venu, Roopa Koduvayur and Sananth Reddy in the lead roles.
