International cricket has been back on the horizon since last week. And this naturally aroused the interest of sports enthusiasts. They are looking for more live action, but for these passionate fans in India, live sports action has to wait a bit longer. At least, that is what it seems. In this case, they have to do with other forms of entertainment. Of course, in India, when it comes to entertainment, cricket and movies come first. This week, in our weekend cinema section, we have chosen to combine the two. We present five films in which cricket was the backdrop or even the main point of the story. To make it clear that cricket is totally infiltrated in Indian philosophy, we have chosen cricket movies from five different Indian languages (Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada) which you can watch on the different OTT platforms. , which remain the flavor as cinemas and multiplexes continue to be closed across India. Here are our picks that should certainly appeal to you.
1983 (Malayalam)
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(Image Credit: Shams Films) Actors: Nivin Pauly, Anoop Menon, Nikki Galrani, Srinda Arhaan Director: Abrid Shine Synopsis: The year 1983 is iconic in the annals of Indian cricket, as was the case when India experienced its First win in the World Cup. The film is about a man, whose ambitions for cricket are spurned due to events in his life and his family situation. He finally achieves his proxy dream thanks to his son rising through the junior cricket ranks. The film has an emotional weight and a sporting drive to work with all kinds of audiences. The film won a handful of Kerala State awards when it was released in 2014. A cricket film that is doing well in Kerala has shown how the game has infiltrated the state which otherwise has a rich history in football, athletics and volleyball. Platform: MXPlayer
Lagan (Hindi)
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(Image credit: Aamir Khan Productions) Actors: Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne Director: Ashutosh Gowariker Synopsis: Verily, a landmark film in the annals of Indian cinema, because it was nominated for an Oscar in the category for best foreign film. Set in 1890s India under British yellow, it tells the story of a group of indomitable villagers who manage to take over from the English and are exempt from paying high taxes. All thanks to a victory in an edge-of-the-seat thriller of a cricket match. It is a typical triumph in the history of the oppressed. The songs from this film, set by Oscar winner AR Rahman, continue to resonate across India, despite the fact that the film was released for 19 years. Platform: Netflix
Sachin Tendulkar Alla (Kannada)
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(Image Credit: BNS Productions) Actors: Maestro Snehith, Suhasini Maniratnam, Sudharani, Javagal Srinath, Venkatesh Prasad Director: Mohan Shankar Synopsis: The title is named after the best Indian drummer Sachin Tendulkar but it is not a sports movie in the literal meaning. These are the struggles of an autistic young man who wants to make it in cricket. The film, in a broad overview, has overtones of the Hindi film Iqbal, which chronicles the adventures of a foolish man who aspires to be a fast bowler. Sachin Tendulkar Alla also played roles for Javagal Srinath and Venkatesh Prasad, both playing their own lives in the film. The film released in 2014. Platform: YouTube
Jersey (Telugu)
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(Image Credit: Sithara Entertainments) Actors: Nani, Shraddha Srinath Director: Gowtam Tinnanuri. Synopsis: It is a touching story that combines Ranji Trophy cricket and some sentimental family dramas. He is a man who lives in America and returns to Ranji Trophy cricket in Hyderabad to fulfill his son's wish. But why had he stopped playing cricket? Well, there is a tragic twist at the end. But the movie ticks all the boxes for this genre and was one of the biggest Telugu hits of 2019. The movie also makes the regional cricket ethic shine. Platform: Zee5
Chennai 600028 (Tamil)
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(Image Credit: Capital Film Works) Actors: Jai, Shiva, Premji, Nithin Sathya, Aravind Akash, Vijay Vasanth, Vijayalakshmi Director: Venkat Prabhu Synopsis: It has become a cult classic in the Tamil film industry. It is about street tennis cricket that Chennai is famous for. The movie is a caper-mad story of a hopeless group of people, finally hopeless but still winning a most memorable grudge match. It's a loser's story with a touch of genius at the end. The lead actors in the film are a great group of off-screen friends and their on-screen camaraderie was very enjoyable. This 2007 movie was also a mid-success in its sequel. but 600028, which is a Chennai district PIN, is still a landmark in Tamil cinema, as to how the fan spirit can succeed in both movies and cricket. Platform: Sun NXT There are many other sports movies like Chak De! India, Baag Milkha Baag, Mary Kom, Irudhi Sutru, Sultan, Dangal, Patiala House, Mukkabaaz, Paan Singh Tomar, Budhia Singh: Born to Run, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story. Of course, there are some other similar movies in other languages in India that can keep you interested. We will bring you more of this selection soon. In the meantime, have a nice weekend!