Suriya praises 'Neelira' after watching the film; Calls it a powerful story about war and humanity

The Tamil film 'Neelira' released in theatres on April 3 and is already receiving positive reviews from critics and film industry personalities. The movie is narrated in the context of the Sri Lankan civil war and tells an emotional story of common men caught up in a perilous situation. Several cinema stars, most notably Vetrimaaran, praised the film for its realistic narration and powerful theme. Actor Suriya also spoke in detail about the film, commending its inspirational message and emotional depth.

Suriya appreciates the film’s powerful theme

Suriya elaborated, in a video message, on the theme of the suffering of people trapped in the crossfire of war. He explained that the title itself carries deep meaning. “Neelira means 'long night.' In times of war, our normal life gets disturbed, 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 conduct a wedding during such a tense situation. “In this story, a 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,” he explianed.

Suriya says the film speaks for those who oppose war

The 'Retro' actor further praised the director for telling the story with honesty and emotion. According to Suriya, the film carries a strong message about the impact of war on everyday life. “The person who has felt that night and lived through it has made this film,” he said while referring to the filmmaker. Suriya also mentioned that the film stands as a silent witness to both past and present conflicts. “This film will remain a silent testimony to war and its consequences. It is a film for those who do not want war,” he said, encouraging audiences to watch it in theatres.

Karthik Subbaraj thanks Suriya for his support

Filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj also shared his excitement after hearing Suriya’s appreciation for the film. Posting on social media, he wrote: “'The One' showers his love on #Neelira Thanks @Suriya_offl sir for watching our film and We are so glad you loved the film .. #Neelirafromtoday Please watch the film in Theatres... ” With such praise from leading actors and filmmakers, 'Neelira' has generated strong curiosity among audiences. The emotional storyline and the powerful message about war are expected to attract viewers to theatres.

About 'Neelira'

'Neelira' is directed by Sri Lankan Tamil filmmaker Somitharan and stars Naveen Chandra, Kapila Venu, Roopa Koduvayur, and Sananth Reddy in main roles.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”