| | DECEMBER 202519Turkey after failing his math exams. This decision embarrasses his father, the headmaster of the school, but he ultimately permits him to go. While in Turkey, Guru distinguishes himself as a worker at Shell, where he is offered a promotion to sales supervisor, he declines in favor of starting his own business. Manik Dasgupta, who has taken on a paternal role for Guru, operates the newspaper Swatantra. When he discovers Guru's dishonest manipulation of his publication, he recruits Shyam Saxena, one of his journalists, to expose him. Shyam finds evidence that Shakti has evaded taxes on smuggled factory equipment and that its output exceeds legal limits by double. This information is printed in the newspaper. The stress from battling the newspaper leads Guru to suffer a stroke, and Meenu, Manik's daughter who is married to Shyam, passes away after struggling with multiple sclerosis. Guru is called before a government panel to defend himself against the corruption allegations lodged against him. The following day, after addressing the press, Guru's statements result in the government dropping nearly all the charges against him. He is left with only two charges, which he resolves by paying fines. Once settled, he is permitted to resume control of his company.SwadesSet in contemporary India, SWADES addresses the challenges faced by the nation's citizens at a grassroots level. The India depicted in SWADES is vibrant, diverse, and intricate, and it is within this context that Mohan Bhargava, a talented young scientist working as a project manager at NASA, returns in search of his childhood caretaker. What begins as a straightforward journey spurred by nostalgia and affection evolves into an exploration of the essence of rural India, both literally and symbolically. Mohan discovers his nanny, Kaveriamma, who embodies motherhood, in a village named Charanpur, accompanied by an admirable young woman named Gita and her younger brother Chikku. Mohan also forms a friendship with the local postmaster Nivaran , who clings to his antiquated customs, as well as with the village children, whose destinies are intertwined with that of the nation. Eventually, Mohan comes to understand that it is his scientific mindset as well as his grasp of social intricacies that can inspire the villagers to engage in a movement aimed at improving their lives.Rocket SinghAfter scoring a mere 38.72 percent at Mumbai University, Harpreet Singh Bedi who resides with his grandfather PS Bedi finds employment as a salesman at AYS (At Your Service) Computers since he lacks the funds to enroll in a private MBA program. Nitin, the sales manager, reports to the CEO, Puri Although Nitin opposed the decision to hire Harpreet, Puri appreciated his sales talent. Harpreet is depicted living solely with his widowed grandfather P.S. Bedi and has a close circle of friends that includes Sai Ram the son of an IAS officer and a lawyer who encourages Harpreet to pursue an MBA, and Aparna "Appy" Singh (Debi Dutta), a designer. Harpreet excels at persuading and encouraging others, holding the belief that not everyone is motivated solely by money.As the narrative concludes, it depicts a job applicant visiting the Rocket Sales Corporation office, suggesting that the company has achieved considerable success, with P.S. Bedi taking on the role of accounts manager. The scene features the former AYS employees, now partners in the business, and ultimately concludes with Harpreet grinning warmly at a desk, demonstrating that integrity and diligence are effective business strategies in the long term.Soorarai PottruSoorarai Pottru showcases Suriya in one of his most notable roles in recent years, focusing on Nedumaaran Rajangam, known as Maara (Suriya), and his aspiration to launch a low-cost airline that makes air travel accessible to everyone, regardless of their economic status. At a time when air travel was primarily available to the wealthy and those with considerable funds, Maara dreamed of making flying a possibility for all. A significant incident that takes place at an airport serves as the catalyst for Maara's ambition to establish a low-cost airline, marking one of the movie's most impactful moments. The remainder of the plot follows Maara's determination to achieve his vision of affordable flying, but the path to success is fraught with challenges.
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