Aparna Balamurali, who played the female lead opposite in Soorarai Pottru, is overwhelmed at having met Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who currently shooting for the Hindi version of the film.

Taking to Twitter, Aparna said, "The feeling was overwhelming. Thank you Akshay Kumar sir for your time. For being such a joy!! It was a pleasure to see you become Veer.

Aparna also thanked her director Sudha Kongara for the opportunity. Sudha is helming the Hindi remake as well.

Aparna added in her tweet, "Forever grateful to my Sudha Kongara ma'am for everything. Missed meeting you Radhika Madan! Can't wait to see your magic on screen!"
 

Radhika Madan reprises Aparna's role in the Hindi remake.

Soorarai Pottru is partly inspired by events from the life of Air Deccan founder Captain GR Gopinath. Suriya, who starred in the original, is also playing a cameo role in the Hindi version.

The actor's production house 2D Entertainment is also producing the film along with Abudantia Entertainment and Cape Good Films.