In the Tokyo Olympics 2020, Indian players like Neeraj Chopra, Bajrang Punia, Mirabai Chanu, PV Sindhu have touched another milestone and inspired a large number of people across the country. The blazing journey of these players who have made the whole country proud can also be expected to come on the big screen. Bollywood blockbusters touch all sorts of themes and genres. But sports movies are another level of epic.
Take a look on the following upcoming projects of Bollywood.
1. Rashmi Rocket
A headstrong and dedicated Taapsee Pannu is playing the lead in Rashmi Rocket, a sports drama that features her as a runner. The story, directed by Akarsh Khurana, is expected to narrate the tale of her epic journey as an athlete in the country. Actors Priyanshu Painyuli and Abhishek Banerjee are also a part of the film.
2. 83
Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone starrer film 83 is set to release this year after being postponed for a full year. The film is based on the 1983 World Cup starring Ranveer Singh, Kapil Dev and Deepika Padukone as his wife Roma Bhatia. The film has been made under the direction of Kabir Khan.
3. Maidaan
Featuring Ajay Devgn and Priyamani in the lead roles, Maidaan is a drama film inspired by the life of football coach Syed Abdul Rahim. He was the coach and manager of the Indian national team from 1950 till his death in 1963. Rahim is known to play a key role in helping the nation recognise the importance of the sport. The film is directed and written by Amit Ravindrenath Sharma and produced by Boney Kapoor.
4. Shabaash Mithu
After Rashmi Rocket, Taapsee Pannu is going to be seen in the role of Mithali Raj of the Indian cricket team. The title of this biographical film is Shabaash Mithu. The film will be directed by Srijit Mukherji which also stars Asal Ali Palijo in the lead role apart from Taapsee Pannu.
5. Jersey
Another cricket-centric film we’ll see this year is Jersey. It is the official Hindi adaptation of a Telugu film, of the same name, both directed by Gowtam Tinnanauri. The flick features Mrunal Thakur opposite Shahid Kapoor, who essays the role of a cricketer.
6. Liger
Arjun Reddy, Dear Comrade and Geetha Govinda Actor Vijay Deverakonda will soon be making his Bollywood debut with Puri Jagannadh's directorial venture Leger. In this film, Vijay will be seen doing martial arts. Vijay and Ananya Pandey's romantic chemistry will be seen.
7. Saina
Originally scheduled to hit the big screen in 2020, Saina is a biographical sports film, directed by Amole Gupte, based on the life of badminton player Saina Nehwal. It stars Parineeti Chopra as the phenomenal athlete.
8. Jhund
Jhund is based on the life of Vijay Barse, the founder of an NGO called Slum Soccer. Amitabh Bachchan essays the role of the retired sports professor who motivates street children to form a football team.