Name: Sarfira
Genre: Drama
Released: 2024-07-12
Duration: 153 min
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Radhika Madan, Paresh Rawal

What families should know

Six content ratings

Scores run from 0 to 5 and are mapped from published official impact levels.

Why age 10+?

Violence, Gore & Scariness Evidence-limited estimate: none violence, gore and scariness concern. Not present

None 0/5

For Sarfira, detailed scene-level evidence for violence, gore and scariness was not fully verified. The severity 0 (none) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Sex, Romance & Nudity Evidence-limited estimate: none sex, romance and nudity concern. Not present

None 0/5

For Sarfira, detailed scene-level evidence for sex, romance and nudity was not fully verified. The severity 0 (none) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Language & Abusive Words Evidence-limited estimate: none language and abusive words concern. Not present

None 0/5

For Sarfira, detailed scene-level evidence for language and abusive words was not fully verified. The severity 0 (none) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking Evidence-limited estimate: none alcohol, drugs and smoking concern. Not present

None 0/5

For Sarfira, detailed scene-level evidence for alcohol, drugs and smoking was not fully verified. The severity 0 (none) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Sensitive & Disturbing Themes Evidence-limited estimate: very mild sensitive or disturbing themes concern.

Very Mild 1/5

For Sarfira, detailed scene-level evidence for sensitive or disturbing themes was not fully verified. The severity 1 (very mild) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

Family Awkwardness / Watch-with-Parents Rating Evidence-limited estimate: none family-viewing awkwardness concern. Not present

Completely Comfortable 0/5

For Sarfira, detailed scene-level evidence for family-viewing awkwardness was not fully verified. The severity 0 (none) is a conservative editorial estimate derived from available catalogue genres, existing age guidance and any verified official classification. It should not be read as a claim that a specific unverified scene occurs.

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Credits and facts

Movie details

Release date: 12 July 2024
Runtime: 153 minutes
Country: India
Languages: Hindi
Genres: Drama
Director: Sudha Kongara, Sudha Kongara Prasad
Writers: Shalini Ushadevi, Pooja Tolani, G. R. Gopinath
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Radhika Madan, Paresh Rawal
Producers: Jyothika, Suriya, Vikram Malhotra
Production company: Abundantia Entertainment, 2D Entertainment, Cape of Good Films
Certificate: U

Official classification source

Spoiler-free synopsis

Sarfira (transl. Crazy) is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Sudha Kongara and produced by 2D Entertainment, Abundantia Entertainment and Cape of Good Films starring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and Radhika Madan. It is a remake of Kongara's own Tamil film Soorarai Pottru (2020), which itself was an adaptation of G. R. Gopinath's memoir Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey. The film follows a man who sets out to make affordable airlines for low income people, which several enemies try to impede. The remake was officially announced in July 2021 as Project 1, marking the maiden venture of 2D Entertainment in Hindi, and the official title was announced in February 2024. Principal photography commenced in April 2022. The film has music composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar. It marks Akshay Kumar's 150th film in a leading role. Sarfira was released in theatres worldwide on 12 July 2024. It received mixed reviews from critics who praised Kumar and Rawal's performances which earned them nominations for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively at the 70th Filmfare Awards.

For families

Research guidance

A transparent recommendation derived from an official classification record.

01

Positive messages

Constructive themes or examples.

Potential constructive discussion around Sarfira can focus on responsibility, empathy, perseverance and the consequences of decisions. Where the Drama material creates conflict, parents can discuss safer alternatives, respectful communication and how characters respond to pressure. These are editorial discussion prompts and are not presented as claims that every theme appears explicitly in the film.

02

Negative behaviours

Conduct that may need context.

Parents should be alert to behaviour commonly associated with Drama, including conflict, deception, fear, risky choices or emotionally intense exchanges where applicable. Because detailed scene-level evidence is not equally available for every 2024 title, this section avoids inventing specific acts that were not verified. Use an official CBFC classification when present and consider previewing the film for especially sensitive children.

03

Topics to discuss

Conversation starters after viewing.

Useful family discussion questions include: What motivates the main characters? Which decisions create avoidable problems? How could conflicts be handled more responsibly? Do the film's relationships model respect and consent? How does the story portray courage, loyalty, justice or forgiveness? For older children, compare dramatic entertainment choices with real-world consequences.

Final recommendation

Our family-viewing take

Suggested minimum age: 10+. The overall family verdict is mostly. Children below that age may need stronger parental guidance, especially if Drama includes tension, violence, fear, crime, romance or mature emotional themes. Teen suitability improves with context and discussion. Shared family viewing is recommended when parents want to address the strongest concerns.

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Sarfira

Six content ratings

Why age 10+?

Where to watch

Movie details

Spoiler-free synopsis

Research guidance

Positive messages

Negative behaviours

Topics to discuss

Our family-viewing take

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