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{{Short description|2010 film by S. P. Rajkumar}}
{{Short description|2010 film by S. P. Rajkumar}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Sura
| image          = Sura Vijay.jpg
| image          = Sura Vijay.jpg
| alt            = <!-- see BP:ALT -->
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Release Poster
| director      = [[S. P. Rajkumar]]
| director      = [[S. P. Rajkumar]]
| producer      = [[Sangili Murugan]]
| producer      = [[Sangili Murugan]]
| writer        = S. P. Rajkumar
| writer        = S. P. Rajkumar
| starring      = {{ubl|[[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]|[[Tamannaah]]|[[Vadivelu]]|[[Dev Gill]]|}}
| starring      = {{plainlist|
* [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]
* [[Tamannaah Bhatia]]}}
| music          = [[Mani Sharma]]
| music          = [[Mani Sharma]]
| cinematography = [[M. S. Prabhu]]<br />[[N. K. Ekambaram]]
| cinematography = [[N. K. Ekambaram]]
| editing        = [[Don Max (film editor)|Don Max]]
| editing        = [[Don Max (film editor)|Don Max]]
| studio        = [[Sangili Murugan|Murugan Cine Arts]]
| studio        = [[Sangili Murugan|Murugan Cine Arts]]
| distributor    = [[Sun Pictures]]
| distributor    = [[Sun Pictures]]
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|4|30}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2010|4|30}}
| runtime        = 170 minutes
| runtime        = 173 minutes<ref name="rt" />
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Tamil
| language      = Tamil
| budget        =
| gross          = {{Estimation}} {{INR|15 crore}}<ref name="inb" /><ref name="myb" /><ref name="ukb">{{cite web | title=Sura tamil Movie | website=Overview | date=29 March 2010 | url=https://www.moviecrow.com/movie/162/sura/story | access-date=4 June 2024 | archive-date=3 June 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240603193601/https://www.moviecrow.com/movie/162/sura/story | url-status=live }}</ref>
}}
}}


'''''Sura''''' ({{lit|Shark}}; {{abbr|col|colloquially}}: [[Aquaman]])<ref name="Times" /> is a 2010 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action film]] written and directed by [[S. P. Rajkumar]], starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] in the titular role along with [[Tamannaah]], [[Vadivelu]], and [[Dev Gill]] in supporting roles. The film, produced by [[Sangili Murugan]] and distributed by [[Sun Pictures]] features film's soundtrack and score was composed by [[Mani Sharma]]. Cinematography was handled by [[M. S. Prabhu]] and [[N. K. Ekambaram]] respectively and editing was handled by [[Don Max (film editor)|Don Max]]. The film was the 50th film of Vijay.
'''''Sura''''' ({{translation|The Shark}}) is a 2010 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action comedy film]] written and directed by [[S. P. Rajkumar]], starring [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] in the title role along with [[Tamannaah Bhatia]], [[Dev Gill]] and [[Vadivelu]] in supporting roles. The film, produced by [[Sangili Murugan]] and distributed by [[Sun Pictures]], features soundtrack and score composed by [[Mani Sharma]]. Cinematography was handled by [[N. K. Ekambaram]] and [[M. S. Prabhu]], respectively and editing was handled by [[Don Max (film editor)|Don Max]]. The film was the 50th film of Vijay. The film tells the story of a fisherman battling a cruel, greedy and corrupt minister to save land for his hamlet's homes. It tracks Sura's journey as he secures the land and foils the minister's plans.


The story revolves around a fisherman who fights against a cruel minister in order to save the lands which is used to build homes for his fishermen hamlet. The rest of the film is about how Sura manages to build lands for his hamlet and destroy the plans of minister. The film, which commenced production on November 2009 in Kerala, was released worldwide on 30 April 2010. The film fared well in overseas box office has collected $897,597 but underperformed domestically.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?page=&country=00&id=_fSURA01|title=Sura (2010)|website=www.boxofficemojo.com|access-date=2017-12-15}}</ref> Producer Sangili Murugan reported to the media that the film Sura recovered its budget through other language satellite rights.<ref>{{Citation|last=Wetalkiess|title=Vijay wanted to change Sura director but - Producer Sangili Murugan Exclusive Interview|date=2019-05-24|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcghhyiSgxk&app=desktop|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
It was theatrically released worldwide on 30 April 2010. The film was critically panned and became a [[box office bomb]].<ref name="recoup budget">{{Cite news |date=30 April 2020 |title=This Day in 2010: Thalapathy Vijay's 50th film 'Sura' released, check out some UNKNOWN FACTS about the film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/this-day-in-2010-thalapathy-vijays-50th-film-sura-released-check-out-some-unknown-facts-about-the-film/articleshow/75465451.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220202211521/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/this-day-in-2010-thalapathy-vijays-50th-film-sura-released-check-out-some-unknown-facts-about-the-film/articleshow/75465451.cms |archive-date=2 February 2022 |access-date=2 February 2022 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=K |first=Janani |date=31 July 2023 |title=Tamannaah opens up about Thalapathy Vijay's Sura failure: I knew it while shooting |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/tamannaah-opens-up-about-thalapathy-vijays-sura-failure-i-knew-it-while-shooting-2413975-2023-07-31 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731033228/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/tamannaah-opens-up-about-thalapathy-vijays-sura-failure-i-knew-it-while-shooting-2413975-2023-07-31 |archive-date=31 July 2023 |access-date=2 June 2024 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref><ref>
*https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2010/May/29/sixth-flop-in-five-years-157106.html
*https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/after-sura-flops-theatre-owners-ask-vijay-to-pay-up/articleshow/5964051.cms
*https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Theatre-owners-against-Vijay-film/article15510279.ece</ref>


In survey taken for week 45 (4-10 November 2017), [[Sony Max]] Hindi TV channel increased its viewership by 25% after hindi dubbed film Sura telecast.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/barc-wk-45movies-from-south-spike-viewership-of-hindi-channels-87298.html|title=BARC Wk 45: Movies from south spike viewership of Hindi channels - Exchange4media|website=Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media|language=en|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
==Plot==
In the picturesque coastal town of Yaazh Nagar, a [[Fisherman|fisherman hamlet]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], Sura, a brave and compassionate young man, grows up with his loyal friend, Ambar La, known affectionately as Umbrella. Sura is known for his good deeds and selflessness in helping his fellow villagers, earning him admiration and respect from all around.
 
Meanwhile, a heartbroken young woman named Poornima arrives in Yaazh Nagar, seeking solace after the tragic loss of her beloved pet dog, Ramesh. Overwhelmed with grief and struggling to find purpose, Poornima is drawn to Sura's kindness and finds comfort in his presence. As they spend time together, a genuine connection forms between them, and they fall deeply in love.
 
Enter Samuthira Raja, a ruthless, corrupt [[Central ministers of india|minister]] with a sinister agenda. Samuthira Raja desires to seize control of Yaazh Nagar's beautiful coastal land to build a grand fairground, exploiting the villagers' simplicity and innocence for his own gains. He employs every crooked tactic in the book, using his political power to threaten and intimidate the villagers.
 
Sura, however, refuses to be bullied into submission. He becomes the voice of resistance and leads the villagers in fighting back against Samuthira Raja's malicious intentions. In a thrilling series of events, Sura takes on Samuthira Raja's cronies single-handedly, showcasing his intelligence, resourcefulness, and unparalleled bravery. With the support of the villagers, Sura outsmarts the corrupt minister and saves their homes and livelihoods.


The film became popular in [[Indonesia]], and cited it as an Indian [[Aquaman]].<ref name="Times">{{cite web | last=Times | first=IDN | author2=Triadanti | title=Filmnya Sukses, 11 Meme Aquaman yang Bikin Ngakak Sampai Atit Peyut | website=IDN Times | date=December 19, 2018 | url=https://www.idntimes.com/hype/humor/danti/filmnya-sukses-11-meme-aquaman-yang-bikin-ngakak-sampai-atit-peyut/3 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214074551/https://www.idntimes.com/hype/humor/danti/filmnya-sukses-11-meme-aquaman-yang-bikin-ngakak-sampai-atit-peyut/3 | archive-date=December 14, 2020 | url-status=live | language=id | access-date=December 14, 2020}}</ref>
But Samuthira Raja is not one to accept defeat easily. Consumed by his lust for vengeance, he devises a diabolical plan to eliminate Sura once and for all. He plants a deadly bomb in Yaazh Nagar, intending to destroy the entire village and Sura with it. In a heart-stopping confrontation, Samuthira Raja captures Sura, gloating over his impending victory.


==Plot==
However, Sura reveals a startling truth that leaves Samuthira Raja dumbfounded – the chief guest for the hamlet's upcoming inauguration is none other than Samuthira Raja's wife, a compassionate and kind-hearted woman unaware of her husband's evil deeds. This revelation sends shockwaves through Samuthira Raja, questioning his actions and his moral compass.
Sura ([[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]]) was born and brought up in Yaazh Nagar, a fisherman hamlet in coastal Tamil Nadu, in the company of his friend Ambar La alias Umbrella ([[Vadivelu]]). Meanwhile, he comes across young bubbly Poornima ([[Tamannaah]]), who chooses to end her life, unable to cope up with the death of her pet dog. Poornima becomes attracted towards Sura thanks to his good deeds, and they start romancing. When things seem to go well, trouble enters in the form of a greedy and corrupt minister Samuthira Raja alias Sundaram ([[Dev Gill]]). He wants to usurp the land where these fishermen live, but his attempts to take away the wealth are resisted by Sura. They cross-fight each other. Sundaram hatches a conspiracy to bump off Sura with the help of his ministerial post and authority and sues him. Sura takes them on single-handedly and destroys his bad intention and helps his town fishermen get their own houses as he wished. However, Sundaram is plotting revenge against Sura for taking his money and because he lost that land in which he was about to build a fair. He plants a bomb, and Sura starts running when he sees Sundaram's henchmen. Sundaram caught him and said he planted a bomb in Sura's village. Sura said the chief guest is Sundaram's wife ([[Yuvarani]]), much to Sundaram's shock. Sura deactivates the bomb and kills Sundaram.
 
Faced with a dilemma, Samuthira Raja is torn between his thirst for revenge and the possibility of redemption through his wife's innocence. As the clock ticks, Sura urges Samuthira Raja to choose the path of compassion and forgiveness, to end the cycle of violence and corruption.
 
In a nail-biting climax, Samuthira Raja makes a pivotal decision. He deactivates the bomb, saving Yaazh Nagar and acknowledging the darkness within himself. In an unexpected twist, he sacrifices his own life to ensure Sura's safety and the welfare of the villagers. His final act of redemption leaves Sura and Poornima with mixed emotions, prompting them to reflect on the complexity of humanity.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
{{cast listing|
* [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] as Sura
* [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] as Sura  
* [[Tamannaah]] as Poornima
* [[Tamannaah Bhatia]] as Poornima
* [[Dev Gill]] as Samuthira Raja / Sundaram
* [[Vadivelu]] as Umbrella
* [[Vadivelu]] as Umbrella
* [[Dev Gill]] as Samuthira Raja alias Sundaram
* [[Sujatha Sivakumar]] as Sura's mother
* [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]] as Dhandapani
* [[Riyaz Khan]] as Das
* [[Ilavarasu]] as Samuthira Raja's sidekick
* [[Yuvarani]] as Sundaram's wife
* [[Yuvarani]] as Sundaram's wife
* [[Radha Ravi]] as Church Father
* [[Radha Ravi]] as church father
* [[Riyaz Khan]] as Inspector Dass
* [[Vennira Aadai Moorthy]] as Bhagavathar
* [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]] as Dhandapani
* [[Sujatha Sivakumar]] as Sura's mother
* [[Madhan Bob]] as Poornima's father
* [[Madhan Bob]] as Poornima's father
* [[Ilavarasu]] as Samuthira Raja's sidekick
* [[Mahanadi Shankar]] as Kandhu Vatti Govinda
* [[Mithu Chakrabarty]] as Vinthi
* [[Muthukaalai]] as Umbrella's sidekick
* [[Venniradai Moorthy]] as Bhagavathar
* [[Comagan]] as pen seller
* [[Mahanadi Shankar|Mahanadhi Shankar]] as Kandhu Vatti Govinda
* [[Suruli Manohar]] as bystander advising CPR
* [[King Kong (actor)|King Kong]] as Fake Police Officer
* [[Kottachi]] as bystander in police station
* Thadi Balaji as Fake Police Officer
* Thadi Balaji as a fake policeman
* [[Karate Raja]] as Accused
* [[Karate Raja]] as accused
* [[Suruli Manohar]]
* [[Suryakanth]] as police officer
* [[Vaiyapuri]]
* [[Chelladurai]] as boat race referee
* Shobha
* Karnaa Radha  as police officer
* Boys Rajan
* Venkatesan as police officer
* Karnaa Radha
* Boys Rajan as collector
* [[Usha (actress)|Usha]] as Poornima's mother
; Uncredited
{{colend}}
* [[King Kong (actor)|King Kong]] as a fake policeman
* [[Halwa Vasu]] as Umbrella's sidekick
* Meesai Rajendranath as police inspector
*[[Vengal Rao]] as drummer
;Cameo appearance
* [[Robert (choreographer)|Robert]] in the song "Naan Nadanthal Athiradi"
}}


==Production==
==Production==
After the completion of ''[[Vettaikaaran (2009 film)|Vettaikaaran]]'' (2009), Vijay announced that his 50th film was to be named as ''Urimaikural'' named after [[M. G. Ramachandran]] starrer of same name but it was titled as ''Sura''.<ref name="I am MGR">{{cite web | title=Vijay is 'MGR'! | url=http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14720829&?vsv=smmm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008094708/http://www.sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14720829&%3fvsv=smmm | url-status=dead | archive-date=8 October 2014 | publisher=[[Sify]] | date=22 July 2008 | access-date=1 June 2009}}</ref><ref name="naming">{{cite web | title=sura collected more than 1000 crores'Urimai Kural' | url=http://www.ayngaran.com/newsdetails.php?newsid=1042 | publisher=[[Ayngaran International]] | date=17 May 2009 | access-date=1 June 2009}}</ref> Many directors were considered for the 50th film of Vijay:<ref name="5men">{{cite web |title=5 directors shortlisted for Vijay's 50th film! |url=http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14886711&cid=2363 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006072735/http://www.sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14886711&cid=2363 |url-status=dead |archive-date=6 October 2014 |date=9 May 2009 |publisher=[[Sify]] |access-date=18 July 2009}}</ref><ref name="kva">{{cite web |title=Vijay's 50th film director finalized? |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-09-04/vijay-25-06-09.html |date=25 June 2009 |publisher=Behindwoods |access-date=18 July 2009}}</ref> [[Selvaraghavan]],<ref name="5men" /> S. P. Rajakumar, [[K. V. Anand]],<ref name="kva" /> [[Dharani (director)|Dharani]],<ref name="flop for dharani">{{cite web |title=Jayam Raja to direct Vijay's 50th Film! |url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2009/jayam-raja-direct-vijay-280109.html |author=Sethu Shankar |date=28 January 2009 |publisher=One India |access-date=17 June 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101209054858/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/exclusive/2009/jayam-raja-direct-vijay-280109.html |archive-date=9 December 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> [[Prabhu Deva Sundaram|Prabhu Deva]],<ref name="prabhu">{{cite news |title=Prabhu Deva directs Vijay's 50th film |work=Newspaper |publisher=[[Malaysia Nanban]] |year=2009 }}</ref> [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]],<ref name="ksr" /> [[M. Raja|Raja Mohan]],<ref name="rajamohan">{{cite web | title=Vijay to revive Kaadhalukku Mariyadhai days | url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/51585/Vijay-revive-Kaadhalukku-Mariyadhai-days.html | publisher=[[Yahoo! Movies]] | date=29 April 2009 | access-date=9 June 2009 | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091115062654/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/51585/Vijay-revive-Kaadhalukku-Mariyadhai-days.html | archive-date=15 November 2009 | df=dmy-all }}</ref><ref name="kick for vijay">{{cite web |title=Jayam Raja to choose between Vijay and Jayam Ravi |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-09-02/jayam-raja-13-06-09.html |date=13 June 2009 |publisher=Behindwoods |access-date=12 July 2009}}</ref> [[Ramana Madhesh|R. Madhesh]],<ref name="rm">{{cite web | title='Vettaikkaaran' Vijay after MGR! | url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1657229 | publisher=[[MSN]] | date=30 August 2008 | access-date=2 June 2009}}</ref> [[K. S. Ravikumar]]<ref name="ksr">{{cite web | title=Ilayathalapathy Vijay's 50th Film | url=http://moviespice.info/2009/05/vettaikaran-news/ilayathalapathy-vijay%E2%80%99s-50th-film/ | publisher=MovieSpice | access-date=2 June 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090522124259/http://moviespice.info/2009/05/vettaikaran-news/ilayathalapathy-vijay%E2%80%99s-50th-film/ | archive-date=22 May 2009 | url-status=dead | df=dmy-all }}</ref> and [[Perarasu]].<ref name="Perarasu">{{cite web | title=Vijay to finalize on MGR film title or song? | url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-09-04/vijay-18-05-09.html | publisher=Behindwoods | date=18 May 2009 | access-date=1 June 2009}}</ref> Perarasu was initially selected as director,<ref name="renamed_from_1974_on_20120205123052">{{cite web | title=Vijay's 50th film may be directed by Perarasu! | url=https://www.scintillatingstars.com/vijay-actor-age-movies-height-wife-family-thalapathy-commander-of-tamil-cinema/ | publisher=[[Yahoo! Movies]] | date=14 September 2019 | access-date=14 September 2009}}</ref> but later opted out. S. P. Rajkumar, who directed ''[[Azhagar Malai]]'' (2009) was selected as director. Prior to this, S. P. Rajkumar previously worked in Vijay starrer ''[[Once More (1997 film)|Once More]]'' (1997) as a dialogue writer.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rajakumar directs Vijay's 50th film |url=http://www.ayngaran.com/frame.php?iframepath=newsdetails.php?newsid=1290 |date=25 June 2009 |publisher=[[Ayngaran International]] |access-date=6 July 2009}}</ref>
After the completion of ''[[Vettaikaaran (2009 film)|Vettaikaaran]]'' (2009), Vijay announced that his 50th film was to be named as ''Urimaikural'' named after [[M. G. Ramachandran]] starrer of same name but it was titled as ''Sura''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 July 2008 |title=Vijay is 'MGR'! |url=http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14720829&?vsv=smmm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141008094708/http://www.sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14720829&%3fvsv=smmm |archive-date=8 October 2014 |access-date=1 June 2009 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 May 2009 |title=Vijay celebrates golden Jubilee with 'Urimai Kural' |url=http://www.ayngaran.com/newsdetails.php?newsid=1042 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090526124348/http://www.ayngaran.com/newsdetails.php?newsid=1042 |archive-date=26 May 2009 |access-date=1 June 2009 |website=[[Ayngaran International]] |publisher=}}</ref> Many directors were reportedly considered for the film:<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 May 2009 |title=5 directors shortlisted for Vijay's 50th film! |url=http://sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14886711&cid=2363 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006072735/http://www.sify.com/movies/fullstory.php?id=14886711&cid=2363 |archive-date=6 October 2014 |access-date=18 July 2009 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> [[Selvaraghavan]], [[S. P. Rajkumar]], [[K. V. Anand]], [[Dharani (director)|Dharani]], [[Prabhu Deva]],<ref>{{Cite news |year=2009 |title=Prabhu Deva directs Vijay's 50th film |work=Newspaper |publisher=[[Malaysia Nanban]]}}</ref> [[Siddique (director)|Siddique]], [[Mohan Raja]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 April 2009 |title=Vijay to revive Kaadhalukku Mariyadhai days |url=http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/51585/Vijay-revive-Kaadhalukku-Mariyadhai-days.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091115062654/http://in.movies.yahoo.com/news-detail/51585/Vijay-revive-Kaadhalukku-Mariyadhai-days.html |archive-date=15 November 2009 |access-date=9 June 2009 |publisher=[[Yahoo! Movies]] |df=dmy-all}}</ref> [[R. Madhesh]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 August 2008 |title='Vettaikkaaran' Vijay after MGR! |url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1657229 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080910193535/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinema/article.aspx?cp-documentid=1657229 |archive-date=10 September 2008 |access-date=2 June 2009 |publisher=[[MSN]]}}</ref> [[K. S. Ravikumar]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ilayathalapathy Vijay's 50th Film |url=http://moviespice.info/2009/05/vettaikaran-news/ilayathalapathy-vijay%E2%80%99s-50th-film/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090522124259/http://moviespice.info/2009/05/vettaikaran-news/ilayathalapathy-vijay%E2%80%99s-50th-film/ |archive-date=22 May 2009 |access-date=2 June 2009 |publisher=MovieSpice |df=dmy-all}}</ref> and [[Perarasu]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 May 2009 |title=Vijay to finalize on MGR film title or song? |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-09-04/vijay-18-05-09.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090521075802/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-09-04/vijay-18-05-09.html |archive-date=21 May 2009 |access-date=1 June 2009 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Perarasu was initially selected as director,<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 September 2019 |title=Vijay's 50th film may be directed by Perarasu! |url=https://www.scintillatingstars.com/vijay-actor-age-movies-height-wife-family-thalapathy-commander-of-tamil-cinema/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622103259/https://www.scintillatingstars.com/vijay-actor-age-movies-height-wife-family-thalapathy-commander-of-tamil-cinema/ |archive-date=22 June 2020 |access-date=14 September 2009 |publisher=[[Yahoo! Movies]]}}</ref> but S. P. Rajkumar, who directed ''[[Azhagar Malai]]'' (2009) was selected as director. Prior to this, Rajkumar previously worked in Vijay starrer ''[[Once More (1997 film)|Once More]]'' (1997) as a dialogue writer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 June 2009 |title=Rajakumar directs Vijay's 50th film |url=http://www.ayngaran.com/frame.php?iframepath=newsdetails.php%3Fnewsid%3D1290 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724152935/http://www.ayngaran.com/frame.php?iframepath=newsdetails.php%3Fnewsid%3D1290 |archive-date=24 July 2011 |access-date=6 July 2009 |publisher=[[Ayngaran International]]}}</ref> In May 2009, [[Tamannaah Bhatia]] was confirmed to play a role in the film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 July 2009 |title=Tamannaah on top in Kollywood? |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-04/news-interviews/28206275_1_ileana-kollywood-tamannaah-bhatia |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024054236/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-04/news-interviews/28206275_1_ileana-kollywood-tamannaah-bhatia |archive-date=24 October 2012 |access-date=3 July 2009 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=25 June 2009 |title=Vijay's 50th film: Director Announced |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/47846.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090626213150/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/47846.html |archive-date=26 June 2009 |access-date=12 July 2009 |website=India Glitz}}</ref> Originally, [[Pasupathy]] was selected to portray the negative role but he was replaced by Dev Gill who appeared in Telugu film ''[[Magadheera]]'' (2009),<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 October 2009 |title='Sura' starts the hunt – Tamil Movie News |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/50479.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091006050330/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/50479.html |archive-date=6 October 2009 |access-date=1 August 2012 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> after Vijay was impressed by his performance in that film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 April 2010 |title=Dev Gill – Tamil Movie News – "I have become so close to Vijay" – Sura &#124; Magadheera |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-04/dev-gill-villan-sura-29-04-10.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120122040659/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-04/dev-gill-villan-sura-29-04-10.html |archive-date=22 January 2012 |access-date=1 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref>


In May 2009, [[Tamannaah]] was confirmed to play a role in the film.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tamannaah on top in Kollywood? |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-04/news-interviews/28206275_1_ileana-kollywood-tamannaah-bhatia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024054236/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-07-04/news-interviews/28206275_1_ileana-kollywood-tamannaah-bhatia |url-status=dead |archive-date=24 October 2012 |date=3 July 2009 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=3 July 2009}}</ref><ref name="is it real">{{cite web |title=Vijay's 50th film: Director Announced |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/47846.html |date=25 June 2009 |publisher=India Glitz |access-date=12 July 2009}}</ref><ref name="miss.bhatia">{{cite web | title=Tamanna in Vijay's 50th film | url=http://www.chennaionline.com/film/news/May09/43Tamanna-in-Vijays-50th-film.aspx | publisher=Chennai Online | date=16 May 2009 | access-date=3 June 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090613053841/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/news/May09/43Tamanna-in-Vijays-50th-film.aspx | archive-date=13 June 2009 | url-status=dead }}</ref> Originally, [[Pasupathi]] was selected to portray the negative role but he was replaced by Dev Gill who appeared in Telugu film ''[[Magadheera]]'' (2009),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/50479.html |title='Sura' starts the hunt – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=3 October 2009 |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref> after Vijay was impressed by his performance in that film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-04/dev-gill-villan-sura-29-04-10.html |title=Dev Gill – Tamil Movie News – "I have become so close to Vijay" – Sura &#124; Ilayathalapathy &#124; Magadheera |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=29 April 2010 |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref>
The shooting of the film commenced in Kerala in November 2009<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 October 2009 |title=Vijay moves to Marakkanam – Tamil Movie News – Vijay &#124; Tamanna |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-09-04/vijay-19-10-09.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131118155346/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-09-04/vijay-19-10-09.html |archive-date=18 November 2013 |access-date=1 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> and was continued in different places in Tamil Nadu like Marakkanam, Villupuram, Mamallapuram, Chennai, Alleppey and Pondicherry.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 January 2010 |title=Vijay and Tamannah in Pondy – Tamil Movie News – Vijay &#124; Sun Pictures |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-10-01/vijay-tamannah-sura-06-01-10.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120114033833/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-10-01/vijay-tamannah-sura-06-01-10.html |archive-date=14 January 2012 |access-date=1 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> The shoot continued on 21 October and canned a few stunt sequences on the Uppaneri Bridge near Marakkanam Salt Lake. Vijay fought with villain Dev's gang for almost three days. After a three-day gap, the shoot resumed in [[Prasad Studios]] and the song "Thanjavur Jillakari" was shot at [[AVM Productions]] on 27 October.<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 October 2009 |title=Where is Sura? – Tamil Movie News |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/51290.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091101110703/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/51290.html |archive-date=1 November 2009 |access-date=1 August 2012 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=13 November 2009 |title=What's cooking with Sura? – Tamil Movie News |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/51653.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091115100849/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/51653.html |archive-date=15 November 2009 |access-date=1 August 2012 |website=IndiaGlitz}}</ref> The unit created a slum set at East Coast Road.<ref>{{Cite web |date=4 December 2009 |title=Vijay – a change of producers – Tamil Movie News – Vijay &#124; Jayam Raja |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-09-01/vijay-jayam-raja-durai-dayanidhi-04-12-09.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120521001925/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-09-01/vijay-jayam-raja-durai-dayanidhi-04-12-09.html |archive-date=21 May 2012 |access-date=1 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> A song was shot at Ooty.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 March 2010 |title=Vijay moves to a hotter destination – Tamil Movie News – Vijay &#124; Ramanathapuram |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-10-01/vijay-sura-02-03-10.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111120211259/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-10-01/vijay-sura-02-03-10.html |archive-date=20 November 2011 |access-date=1 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> While [[M. S. Prabhu]] was the cinematographer, [[Ilavarasu]] worked as the cinematographer for a scene featuring [[Vadivelu]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 January 2011 |title=Grill Mill: Ilavarasu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article1111529.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306041209/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Grill-Mill-Ilavarasu/article15529078.ece |archive-date=6 March 2023 |access-date=6 October 2025 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> During the shooting, cameraman Prabhu and Rajakumar had a misunderstanding and he was replaced by N. K. Ekambharam.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 January 2010 |title=Sura's cameraman replaced – Tamil Movie News – Sura &#124; Prabhu |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-10-01/sura-vijay-sp-rajkumar-09-01-10.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418093728/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-10-01/sura-vijay-sp-rajkumar-09-01-10.html |archive-date=18 April 2012 |access-date=1 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> Ekambaram reveals that one of the fight sequences, which were shot in the high seas in Tuticorin at 2 am, was choreographed by Kanal Kannan and has stuntmen from Bangkok. Ekambaram says that he has used high speed cameras considering the risks involved in shooting in the seas. The opening song has been pictured in a scenic location in Dhanushkodi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2010 |title=Sura – Tamil Movie News – The highlight in Sura – Vijay &#124; Cameraman Ekambaram |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-01/sura-cameraman-ekambaram-08-04-10.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130820064304/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-01/sura-cameraman-ekambaram-08-04-10.html |archive-date=20 August 2013 |access-date=1 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref>


The shooting of the film commenced in Kerala in November 2009<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/oct-09-04/vijay-19-10-09.html |title=Vijay moves to Marakkanam – Tamil Movie News – Vijay &#124; Sura &#124; SP Rajakumar &#124; Tamanna |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=19 October 2009 |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref> and was continued in different places in Tamil Nadu like Marakkanam, Villupuram, Mamallapuram, Chennai, Alleppey, and Pondicherry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-10-01/vijay-tamannah-sura-06-01-10.html |title=Vijay and Tamannah in Pondy – Tamil Movie News – Vijay &#124; Tamannah &#124; Sura &#124; Sun Pictures |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=6 January 2010 |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref> The shoot continued on 21 October and canned a few stunt sequences on the Uppaneri Bridge near Marakkanam Salt Lake. Vijay fought with villain Dev's gang for almost three days. After a three-day gap, the shoot resumed in [[Prasad Studios]] and the song "Thanjavur Jillakari" was shot at AVM Studio on 27 October.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/51290.html |title=Where is Sura? – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=31 October 2009 |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/51653.html |title=What's cooking with Sura? – Tamil Movie News |publisher=IndiaGlitz |date=13 November 2009 |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref> The unit created a slum set at East Coast Road.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/dec-09-01/vijay-jayam-raja-durai-dayanidhi-04-12-09.html |title=Vijay – a change of producers – Tamil Movie News – Vijay &#124; Sura &#124; Tamannah &#124; Aascar Ravichandran &#124; Jayam Raja |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=4 December 2009 |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref> A song was shot at Ooty.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-10-01/vijay-sura-02-03-10.html |title=Vijay moves to a hotter destination – Tamil Movie News – Vijay &#124; Sura &#124; Ooty &#124; Ramanathapuram |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=2 March 2010 |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref> During the shooting, cameraman M. S. Prabhu and Rajakumar had a misunderstanding and he was replaced by N. K. Ekhambharam.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jan-10-01/sura-vijay-sp-rajkumar-09-01-10.html |title=Sura's cameraman replaced – Tamil Movie News – Sura &#124; Vijay &#124; Tamannah &#124; SP Rajkumar &#124; Prabhu |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=9 January 2010 |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref> Ekambaram reveals that one of the fight sequences, which were shot in the high seas in Tuticorin at 2 am, was choreographed by Kanal Kannan and has stuntmen from Bangkok. Ekambaram says that he has used high speed cameras considering the risks involved in shooting in the seas. The opening song has been pictured in a scenic location in Dhanushkodi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-01/sura-cameraman-ekambaram-08-04-10.html |title=Sura – Tamil Movie News – The highlight in Sura – Vijay &#124; Cameraman Ekambaram |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=8 April 2010 |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref>
==Music==
 
==Soundtrack==
{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name      = Sura
| name      = Sura
| type      = Soundtrack
| type      = soundtrack
| artist    = [[Mani Sharma]]
| artist    = [[Mani Sharma]]
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| length    = 28:06
| length    = 28:06
| label      = [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]]<br>[[Think Music India|Think Music]]
| label      = {{hlist|[[Sony Music India]]|[[Think Music]]}}
| producer  = [[Mani Sharma]]
| producer  = [[Mani Sharma]]
| prev_title = [[Maanja Velu]]
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The soundtrack of the film, composed by [[Mani Sharma]], was released on 29 March 2010 at Lady Aandal Venkat Subbarao School. The prominent guest list includes Sundar C, Sibiraj, Riyaz Khan and Uma Riyaz Khan, Ramanarayanan, K S Ravikumar, Parthiban, Vadivelu, Sonia Agarwal, Srikanth along with the lead stars of the film and the technical crew.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-10-04/sura-vijay-tamannah-30-03-10.html |title=Sura audio released – Tamil Movie News – Sura &#124; Vijay &#124; Tamannah |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=30 March 2010 |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref> [[Kabilan (Lyricist)|Kabilan]] reveals that lyrics for all songs from the film were written even before ''Vettaikaran'' was released.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-03/vijay-sura-20-04-10.html |title=Vijay – Tamil Movie News – Vijay's gold ring gift – Vijay &#124; Sura &#124; Vettaikaran |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=20 April 2010 |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref> The album features six songs. "Thanjavoor Jillakkari" and "Naan Nadanthal Athiradi" are based on the Telugu songs "Bommali" and "My Name Is Billa" respectively, both composed by Mani Sharma for the 2009 film ''[[Billa (2009 film)|Billa]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-tamil-music-review-sura/20100401.htm|title=Review: Sura's music is for Vijay fans|website=Rediff|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
The soundtrack of the film, composed by [[Mani Sharma]], was released on 29 March 2010 at Lady Aandal Venkat Subbarao School. The prominent guest list includes [[Sundar C]], [[Sibi Sathyaraj]], [[Riyaz Khan]] and [[Uma Riyaz Khan]], Ramanarayanan, [[K. S. Ravikumar]], [[R. Parthiban]], [[Vadivelu]], [[Sonia Agarwal]], [[Srikanth (actor, born 1979)|Srikanth]] along with the lead stars of the film and the technical crew.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 March 2010 |title=Sura audio released – Tamil Movie News – Sura &#124; Tamannah |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-10-04/sura-vijay-tamannah-30-03-10.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402221412/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-10-04/sura-vijay-tamannah-30-03-10.html |archive-date=2 April 2010 |access-date=1 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> [[Kabilan (Lyricist)|Kabilan]] revealed that lyrics for all songs from the film were written even before ''Vettaikaran'' was released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 April 2010 |title=Vijay – Tamil Movie News – Vijay's gold ring gift – Vijay &#124; Vettaikaran |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-03/vijay-sura-20-04-10.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120704204110/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-03/vijay-sura-20-04-10.html |archive-date=4 July 2012 |access-date=1 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref> The album features six songs all of which have been reused from his previous films. "Vetri Kodi Yethu", "Vanga Kadal Ellai", "Siragadikkum Nilavu", "Thamizhan Veera Thamizhan", "Thanjavoor Jillakkari", and "Naan Nadanthal Athiradi" are based on the Telugu songs "[[Balu (film)|Inthe Inthinthe]]", "[[Ashok (film)|Nuvvasalu]]", "[[Samba (2004 film)|Tagilinadi Rabba]]", "[[Balu (film)|Hut Hutja]]", "[[Billa (2009 film)|Bommali]]"  and "[[Billa (2009 film)|My Name Is Billa]]", respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sura - Sun Pictures -Mani Sharma Music |url=https://www.mayyam.com/talk/archive/index.php/t-8335.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115062638/https://www.mayyam.com/talk/archive/index.php/t-8335.html |archive-date=15 January 2022 |access-date=13 January 2022 |website=Mayyam}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Review: Sura's music is for Vijay fans |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-tamil-music-review-sura/20100401.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711164854/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-tamil-music-review-sura/20100401.htm |archive-date=11 July 2019 |access-date=11 July 2019 |website=Rediff}}</ref>


{{tracklist
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| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
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| title2 = Siragadikkum Nilavu
| title2 = Siragadikkum Nilavu
| lyrics2 = [[Snehan]]
| lyrics2 = [[Snehan]]
| extra2 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Rita Thyagarajan|Rita]]
| extra2 = [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], [[Rita Thyagarajan]]
| length2 = 4:27
| length2 = 4:27
| title3 = Vanga Kadal Ellai
| title3 = Vanga Kadal Ellai
| lyrics3 = [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]]
| lyrics3 = [[Kabilan (lyricist)|Kabilan]]
| extra3 = Naveen, [[Malathy Lakshman]]
| extra3 = Naveen Madhav, [[Malathy Lakshman]]
| length3 = 4:42
| length3 = 4:42
| title4 = Thamizhan Veera Thamizhan
| title4 = Thamizhan Veera Thamizhan
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| length4 = 3:44
| title5 = Thanjavoor Jillakkari
| title5 = Thanjavoor Jillakkari
| extra5 = [[Vedala Hemachandra|Hemachandra]], [[Saindhavi]]
| extra5 = [[Hemachandra (singer)|Hemachandra]], [[Saindhavi]]
| lyrics5 = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| lyrics5 = [[Na. Muthukumar]]
| length5 = 5:18
| length5 = 5:18
| title6 = Naan Nadanthal Athiradi
| title6 = Naan Nadanthal Athiradi
| lyrics6 = Kabilan  
| lyrics6 = Kabilan  
| extra6 = Naveen, [[Shoba Chandrasekhar]], Janani Madhan
| extra6 = Naveen Madhav, Janani Madhan, [[Shoba Chandrashekhar]]
| length6 = 4:34
| length6 = 4:34
}}
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==Release==
==Release==
The film's release was originally slated to 23 April 2010, but was eventually postponed and released on 30 April 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-01/sura-vijay-tamannah-06-04-10.html |title=Sura – Tamil Movie News – Sura's release date – Ilayathalapthi Vijay &#124; 50th film &#124; Vadivelu |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=6 April 2010 |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-03/vijay-sura-tamanah-19-04-10.html |title=Sura – Tamil Movie News – Sura release date confirmed – Vijay &#124; Tamannah &#124; SP Rajkumar &#124; Sangili Murugan &#124; Sun TV |publisher=Behindwoods.com |date=19 April 2010 |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref> It was also released in Hindi under the same title by Goldmines Telefilms in 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K57duIuFDaA|title=YouTube|website=www.youtube.com|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref>
''Sura'' was originally scheduled for release on 23 April 2010, but it was postponed and released on 30 April.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 April 2010 |title=Sura – Tamil Movie News – Sura's release date – Ilayathalapthi Vijay &#124; Vadivelu |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-01/sura-vijay-tamannah-06-04-10.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121209032109/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-01/sura-vijay-tamannah-06-04-10.html |archive-date=9 December 2012 |access-date=1 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=19 April 2010 |title=Sura – Tamil Movie News – Sura release date confirmed – Vijay &#124; Sun TV |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-03/vijay-sura-tamanah-19-04-10.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120704204115/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/apr-10-03/vijay-sura-tamanah-19-04-10.html |archive-date=4 July 2012 |access-date=1 August 2012 |website=Behindwoods.com}}</ref>
 
==Reception==
===Critical response===
The film received negative reviews from critics.
 
Pavithra Srinivasan of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' rated the film 2/5 stars and mentioned, "Give your brains a rest, and enjoy this mass masala entertainer." She also noted that ''Sura'' is a milestone film for Tamil actor Vijay, marking his 50th film and his last "mass" movie before transitioning to different script choices. The movie blends typical masala entertainment elements with Vijay's political aspirations, featuring his signature style, dance sequences, and punch dialogues, while serving as a platform for his potential future in Tamil politics.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 April 2010 |title=Leave your brains at home and enjoy Sura |url=http://movies.rediff.com/review/2010/apr/30/south-tamil-movie-review-sura.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304104631/http://movies.rediff.com/review/2010/apr/30/south-tamil-movie-review-sura.htm |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=1 August 2012 |work=Rediff.com}}</ref> Bhama Devi Ravi of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave the film 1.5/5 stars, commenting, "It is yet another Vijay formula film, but you would be wise to leave your logical brain behind at home." She expressed that the film lacks a compelling script and logical coherence, relying heavily on Vijay's screen presence and recycled elements from his previous films. The story revolves around Sura, a fisherman who battles a corrupt minister to protect his village, interspersed with gravity-defying action, political references, and predictable romance.<ref name="rt">{{Cite web |last=Ravi |first=Bhama Devi |date=1 May 2010 |title=Sura Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Sura by Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/sura/movie-review/5880090.cms |access-date=1 June 2024 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
Renju Joseph of [[News18 India]] reviewed and wrote, "The first half is tiresome but tolerable however the second half is a fan's sacrifice to his cult hero. The film could be recommended to only very, very hardcore fanatic fans of Vijay. Otherwise don’t even bother to get misled by the posters."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Joseph |first=Renju |date=3 May 2010 |title=REVIEW 2: 'Sura' is a hardcore Vijay film |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/tamil-review-sura-337826.html |access-date=1 June 2024 |website=News18 |archive-date=6 August 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190806121607/https://www.news18.com/news/india/tamil-review-sura-337826.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


===Critical reception===
''[[Sify]]'' gave it 3/5 stars and wrote, "On the whole, [Sura] is a roller coaster ride of pure unadulterated masala." Despite its familiar tropes and predictable narrative, the film succeeds in captivating audiences with Vijay's charismatic performance and a blend of comedy, action, and sentimentality.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Movie Review:Sura |url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14940176&ctid=5&cid=2429 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503075143/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14940176&ctid=5&cid=2429 |archive-date=3 May 2010 |access-date=1 August 2012 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> ''[[Ananda Vikatan]]'' gave the film a rating of 37 out of 100.<ref>{{Cite web |last=சார்லஸ் |first=தேவன் |date=22 June 2021 |title=பீஸ்ட் : 'நாளைய தீர்ப்பு' டு 'மாஸ்டர்'... விஜய்க்கு விகடனின் மார்க்கும், விமர்சனமும் என்ன? #Beast |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/how-vijay-movies-scored-in-vikatan-reviews |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211008100344/https://cinema.vikatan.com/amp/story/tamil-cinema/how-vijay-movies-scored-in-vikatan-reviews |archive-date=8 October 2021 |access-date=7 December 2021 |website=[[Ananda Vikatan]] |language=ta}}</ref>
Behindwoods gave it two and a half stars, declaring it "Sura is a usual Vijay fare ."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/sura-vijay-tamannah.html |title=Sura – Tamil Movie Reviews – Sura &#124; Vijay &#124; Tamannah |publisher=Behindwoods.com |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref> The entertainment site Sify wrote that ''Sura'' proved that "conviction can bring any formula to life".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14940176&ctid=5&cid=2429 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100503075143/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14940176&ctid=5&cid=2429 |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 May 2010 |title=Movie Review:Sura |publisher=Sify.com |access-date=1 August 2012}} Rating: {{rating|3.25|5}}</ref> Rediff gave 3.25 out of 5 stars and stated that "Give your brains a rest, and enjoy this mass masala entertainer".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.rediff.com/review/2010/apr/30/south-tamil-movie-review-sura.htm |title=Leave your brains at home and enjoy Sura – Rediff.com Movies |publisher=Movies.rediff.com |date=30 April 2010 |access-date=1 August 2012}}</ref>


==References==
===Box office===
''Sura'' grossed ₹10 crore at the TN box office, $897 thousand (₹4.13 crore{{efn|Calculated using an approximate average exchange rate of 46 INR per USD in 2010}}) at the Malaysian box office and €104 thousand (₹63 lakh{{efn|Calculated using an approximate average exchange rate of 60.45 INR per EUR in 2010}}) at the UK box office.<ref name="inb">{{cite web | title=தோல்வியை தழுவிய விஜய்யின் சுறா... வசூல் செய்தது எவ்வளவு தெரியுமா? | website=News18 தமிழ் | date=2 May 2022 | url=https://tamil.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/cinema-thalapathy-vijay-sura-movie-collection-in-tamil-nadu-vijay-vadivelu-tamannaah-sun-pictures-scs-739304.html | language=ta | access-date=2 June 2024 | archive-date=2 June 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240602081440/https://tamil.news18.com/photogallery/entertainment/cinema-thalapathy-vijay-sura-movie-collection-in-tamil-nadu-vijay-vadivelu-tamannaah-sun-pictures-scs-739304.html | url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="myb">{{Cite web |title=Sura (2010) |url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?page=&country=00&id=_fSURA01 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171215221425/http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?page=&country=00&id=_fSURA01 |archive-date=15 December 2017 |access-date=15 December 2017 |website=[[Box Office Mojo]]}}</ref> Producer [[Sangili Murugan]] noted that the film merely recouped its budget during its theatrical run.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 April 2020 |title=Did you know Vijay's 'Sura' director SP Rajkumar was going to team up with Ajith a few years back? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-vijays-sura-director-sp-rajkumar-was-going-to-team-up-with-ajith-a-few-years-back/articleshow/75472908.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827102800/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-vijays-sura-director-sp-rajkumar-was-going-to-team-up-with-ajith-a-few-years-back/articleshow/75472908.cms |archive-date=27 August 2021 |access-date=27 August 2021 |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
 
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Sura
Theatrical release poster
Directed byS. P. Rajkumar
Produced bySangili Murugan
Written byS. P. Rajkumar
Starring
Music byMani Sharma
CinematographyN. K. Ekambaram
Edited byDon Max
Production
company
Distributed bySun Pictures
Release date
  • 30 April 2010 (2010-04-30)
Running time
173 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Box officeest. ₹15 crore[2][3][4]

Sura (transl. The Shark) is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film written and directed by S. P. Rajkumar, starring Vijay in the title role along with Tamannaah Bhatia, Dev Gill and Vadivelu in supporting roles. The film, produced by Sangili Murugan and distributed by Sun Pictures, features soundtrack and score composed by Mani Sharma. Cinematography was handled by N. K. Ekambaram and M. S. Prabhu, respectively and editing was handled by Don Max. The film was the 50th film of Vijay. The film tells the story of a fisherman battling a cruel, greedy and corrupt minister to save land for his hamlet's homes. It tracks Sura's journey as he secures the land and foils the minister's plans.

It was theatrically released worldwide on 30 April 2010. The film was critically panned and became a box office bomb.[5][6][7]

Plot[edit | edit source]

In the picturesque coastal town of Yaazh Nagar, a fisherman hamlet in Tamil Nadu, Sura, a brave and compassionate young man, grows up with his loyal friend, Ambar La, known affectionately as Umbrella. Sura is known for his good deeds and selflessness in helping his fellow villagers, earning him admiration and respect from all around.

Meanwhile, a heartbroken young woman named Poornima arrives in Yaazh Nagar, seeking solace after the tragic loss of her beloved pet dog, Ramesh. Overwhelmed with grief and struggling to find purpose, Poornima is drawn to Sura's kindness and finds comfort in his presence. As they spend time together, a genuine connection forms between them, and they fall deeply in love.

Enter Samuthira Raja, a ruthless, corrupt minister with a sinister agenda. Samuthira Raja desires to seize control of Yaazh Nagar's beautiful coastal land to build a grand fairground, exploiting the villagers' simplicity and innocence for his own gains. He employs every crooked tactic in the book, using his political power to threaten and intimidate the villagers.

Sura, however, refuses to be bullied into submission. He becomes the voice of resistance and leads the villagers in fighting back against Samuthira Raja's malicious intentions. In a thrilling series of events, Sura takes on Samuthira Raja's cronies single-handedly, showcasing his intelligence, resourcefulness, and unparalleled bravery. With the support of the villagers, Sura outsmarts the corrupt minister and saves their homes and livelihoods.

But Samuthira Raja is not one to accept defeat easily. Consumed by his lust for vengeance, he devises a diabolical plan to eliminate Sura once and for all. He plants a deadly bomb in Yaazh Nagar, intending to destroy the entire village and Sura with it. In a heart-stopping confrontation, Samuthira Raja captures Sura, gloating over his impending victory.

However, Sura reveals a startling truth that leaves Samuthira Raja dumbfounded – the chief guest for the hamlet's upcoming inauguration is none other than Samuthira Raja's wife, a compassionate and kind-hearted woman unaware of her husband's evil deeds. This revelation sends shockwaves through Samuthira Raja, questioning his actions and his moral compass.

Faced with a dilemma, Samuthira Raja is torn between his thirst for revenge and the possibility of redemption through his wife's innocence. As the clock ticks, Sura urges Samuthira Raja to choose the path of compassion and forgiveness, to end the cycle of violence and corruption.

In a nail-biting climax, Samuthira Raja makes a pivotal decision. He deactivates the bomb, saving Yaazh Nagar and acknowledging the darkness within himself. In an unexpected twist, he sacrifices his own life to ensure Sura's safety and the welfare of the villagers. His final act of redemption leaves Sura and Poornima with mixed emotions, prompting them to reflect on the complexity of humanity.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Uncredited
Cameo appearance
  • Robert in the song "Naan Nadanthal Athiradi"

Production[edit | edit source]

After the completion of Vettaikaaran (2009), Vijay announced that his 50th film was to be named as Urimaikural named after M. G. Ramachandran starrer of same name but it was titled as Sura.[8][9] Many directors were reportedly considered for the film:[10] Selvaraghavan, S. P. Rajkumar, K. V. Anand, Dharani, Prabhu Deva,[11] Siddique, Mohan Raja,[12] R. Madhesh,[13] K. S. Ravikumar[14] and Perarasu.[15] Perarasu was initially selected as director,[16] but S. P. Rajkumar, who directed Azhagar Malai (2009) was selected as director. Prior to this, Rajkumar previously worked in Vijay starrer Once More (1997) as a dialogue writer.[17] In May 2009, Tamannaah Bhatia was confirmed to play a role in the film.[18][19] Originally, Pasupathy was selected to portray the negative role but he was replaced by Dev Gill who appeared in Telugu film Magadheera (2009),[20] after Vijay was impressed by his performance in that film.[21]

The shooting of the film commenced in Kerala in November 2009[22] and was continued in different places in Tamil Nadu like Marakkanam, Villupuram, Mamallapuram, Chennai, Alleppey and Pondicherry.[23] The shoot continued on 21 October and canned a few stunt sequences on the Uppaneri Bridge near Marakkanam Salt Lake. Vijay fought with villain Dev's gang for almost three days. After a three-day gap, the shoot resumed in Prasad Studios and the song "Thanjavur Jillakari" was shot at AVM Productions on 27 October.[24][25] The unit created a slum set at East Coast Road.[26] A song was shot at Ooty.[27] While M. S. Prabhu was the cinematographer, Ilavarasu worked as the cinematographer for a scene featuring Vadivelu.[28] During the shooting, cameraman Prabhu and Rajakumar had a misunderstanding and he was replaced by N. K. Ekambharam.[29] Ekambaram reveals that one of the fight sequences, which were shot in the high seas in Tuticorin at 2 am, was choreographed by Kanal Kannan and has stuntmen from Bangkok. Ekambaram says that he has used high speed cameras considering the risks involved in shooting in the seas. The opening song has been pictured in a scenic location in Dhanushkodi.[30]

Music[edit | edit source]

Sura
Soundtrack album by
Mani Sharma
Released29 March 2010 (2010-03-29)
Recorded2010
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length28:06
Label
ProducerMani Sharma
Mani Sharma chronology
Maanja Velu
(2010) 		Sura
(2010) 		Varudu
(2010)

The soundtrack of the film, composed by Mani Sharma, was released on 29 March 2010 at Lady Aandal Venkat Subbarao School. The prominent guest list includes Sundar C, Sibi Sathyaraj, Riyaz Khan and Uma Riyaz Khan, Ramanarayanan, K. S. Ravikumar, R. Parthiban, Vadivelu, Sonia Agarwal, Srikanth along with the lead stars of the film and the technical crew.[31] Kabilan revealed that lyrics for all songs from the film were written even before Vettaikaran was released.[32] The album features six songs all of which have been reused from his previous films. "Vetri Kodi Yethu", "Vanga Kadal Ellai", "Siragadikkum Nilavu", "Thamizhan Veera Thamizhan", "Thanjavoor Jillakkari", and "Naan Nadanthal Athiradi" are based on the Telugu songs "Inthe Inthinthe", "Nuvvasalu", "Tagilinadi Rabba", "Hut Hutja", "Bommali" and "My Name Is Billa", respectively.[33][34]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Vetri Kodi Yethu"Vaali, S.P. RajkumarRanjith, Mukesh5:21
2."Siragadikkum Nilavu"SnehanKarthik, Rita Thyagarajan4:27
3."Vanga Kadal Ellai"KabilanNaveen Madhav, Malathy Lakshman4:42
4."Thamizhan Veera Thamizhan"KabilanRahul Nambiar3:44
5."Thanjavoor Jillakkari"Na. MuthukumarHemachandra, Saindhavi5:18
6."Naan Nadanthal Athiradi"KabilanNaveen Madhav, Janani Madhan, Shoba Chandrashekhar4:34
Total length:28:06

Release[edit | edit source]

Sura was originally scheduled for release on 23 April 2010, but it was postponed and released on 30 April.[35][36]

Reception[edit | edit source]

Critical response[edit | edit source]

The film received negative reviews from critics.

Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff.com rated the film 2/5 stars and mentioned, "Give your brains a rest, and enjoy this mass masala entertainer." She also noted that Sura is a milestone film for Tamil actor Vijay, marking his 50th film and his last "mass" movie before transitioning to different script choices. The movie blends typical masala entertainment elements with Vijay's political aspirations, featuring his signature style, dance sequences, and punch dialogues, while serving as a platform for his potential future in Tamil politics.[37] Bhama Devi Ravi of The Times of India gave the film 1.5/5 stars, commenting, "It is yet another Vijay formula film, but you would be wise to leave your logical brain behind at home." She expressed that the film lacks a compelling script and logical coherence, relying heavily on Vijay's screen presence and recycled elements from his previous films. The story revolves around Sura, a fisherman who battles a corrupt minister to protect his village, interspersed with gravity-defying action, political references, and predictable romance.[1] Renju Joseph of News18 India reviewed and wrote, "The first half is tiresome but tolerable however the second half is a fan's sacrifice to his cult hero. The film could be recommended to only very, very hardcore fanatic fans of Vijay. Otherwise don’t even bother to get misled by the posters."[38]

Sify gave it 3/5 stars and wrote, "On the whole, [Sura] is a roller coaster ride of pure unadulterated masala." Despite its familiar tropes and predictable narrative, the film succeeds in captivating audiences with Vijay's charismatic performance and a blend of comedy, action, and sentimentality.[39] Ananda Vikatan gave the film a rating of 37 out of 100.[40]

Box office[edit | edit source]

Sura grossed ₹10 crore at the TN box office, $897 thousand (₹4.13 crore[lower-alpha 1]) at the Malaysian box office and €104 thousand (₹63 lakh[lower-alpha 2]) at the UK box office.[2][3] Producer Sangili Murugan noted that the film merely recouped its budget during its theatrical run.[41]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Calculated using an approximate average exchange rate of 46 INR per USD in 2010
  2. ↑ Calculated using an approximate average exchange rate of 60.45 INR per EUR in 2010

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ravi, Bhama Devi (1 May 2010). "Sura Movie Review {1.5/5}: Critic Review of Sura by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "தோல்வியை தழுவிய விஜய்யின் சுறா... வசூல் செய்தது எவ்வளவு தெரியுமா?". News18 தமிழ் (in தமிழ்). 2 May 2022. Archived from the original on 2 June 2024. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Sura (2010)". Box Office Mojo. Archived from the original on 15 December 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2017.
  4. ↑ "Sura tamil Movie". Overview. 29 March 2010. Archived from the original on 3 June 2024. Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  5. ↑ "This Day in 2010: Thalapathy Vijay's 50th film 'Sura' released, check out some UNKNOWN FACTS about the film". The Times of India. 30 April 2020. Archived from the original on 2 February 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  6. ↑ K, Janani (31 July 2023). "Tamannaah opens up about Thalapathy Vijay's Sura failure: I knew it while shooting". India Today. Archived from the original on 31 July 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
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  38. ↑ Joseph, Renju (3 May 2010). "REVIEW 2: 'Sura' is a hardcore Vijay film". News18. Archived from the original on 6 August 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2024.
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  40. ↑ சார்லஸ், தேவன் (22 June 2021). "பீஸ்ட் : 'நாளைய தீர்ப்பு' டு 'மாஸ்டர்'... விஜய்க்கு விகடனின் மார்க்கும், விமர்சனமும் என்ன? #Beast". Ananda Vikatan (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 8 October 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
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