Reconsider decision to release Soorarai Pottru on OTT, director Hari tells actor Suriya
“I am someone who understands the difficulties of producers. However, if you choose to reconsider your decision, your name and fame will continue to last as long as cinema lasts,” Hari told Suriya…
Hari, the director of the popular Singam franchise which featured actor Suriya in the lead, has made a heartfelt appeal to actor Suriya, asking him to reconsider his decision of releasing his eagerly-awaited big budget film Soorarai Pottru on the OTT platform, Amazon Prime on October 30.
In a statement that was addressed to Suriya today, Hari said, “I take the liberty of discussing certain issues with you based on the fact that we have worked together.
“Please do not forget that we have risen to the heights that we find ourselves at today because of the applause our films (on which we worked together) got from fans in theatres.
“To us, cinema is like God. God can be omnipresent but then, he will be respected only if he is found in a temple called theatre. That is where the imagination and hardwork of creators get recognition.
“I am someone who understands the difficulties of producers. However, if you choose to reconsider your decision, your name and fame will continue to last as long as cinema lasts,” he said.
Hari’s appeal comes in the wake of a fierce debate that has been stirred up by Suriya’s decision to release his film on the OTT platform, Amazon Prime, instead of releasing it in theatres.
