Badlapur Boys(2014)
Badlapur Boys is a 2014 Hindi-language sports drama film directed by Shailesh Verma. The lead cast includes Annu Kapoor, Anupam Maanav, Saranya Mohan, and Nishan Nanaiah. Set in a poverty-stricken town in Uttar Pradesh, the story follows a group of underprivileged boys who use Kabaddi to fight social and economic injustice. The film blends sports action with commentary on corruption, class divide, and rural struggles. It received positive critical attention for its raw, emotional tone and strong performances. Badlapur Boys was released in theaters on December 12, 2014.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioHotstar, ShemarooMe, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 12 December 2014
- Director
- Shailesh Verma
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A group of poor boys in a small Uttar Pradesh town dream of escaping poverty through Kabaddi. Their leader Raghu works at a brick kiln to fund the team. They face corrupt politicians, a rich rival team, and betrayal from a friend. The state-level tournament is their only shot at a better life.
“Fight for your dignity”
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Trivia
- The film was shot in real villages of Uttar Pradesh to capture authentic rural life.
- Director Sushil Rajpal cast many non-actors from local kabaddi teams for realism.
- It was promoted as India's first mainstream film centered on the sport of kabaddi.
- The movie's music was composed by Indian Ocean, known for their indie rock style.
- It released alongside big Bollywood films and struggled at the box office.
- The story touches on issues like land disputes and farmer struggles in rural India.
- Actor Annu Kapoor played a pivotal role as a coach, bringing his theater experience.