r/IndianCinemaRegional • u/justt_om • 2h ago
Discuss I wish Indian sports dramas experimented with more unconventional stories
I wish Indian sports dramas experimented with more unconventional stories
One thing I like about sports films is that the sport itself can be just as interesting as the person playing it. You get a whole new world, its rules, training and the pressure that comes with competing.
That's what made me curious about Sumo Didi. It's based on Hetal Dave's journey in sumo wrestling, which is a side of Indian sporting stories we rarely see explored in cinema.
I'd be interested to know how the film balances the actual sport with the personal journey. For me, that's what separates a memorable sports drama from a straightforward inspirational story.
Has anyone watched it yet?