Irudhi Suttru(2016)
Irudhi Suttru is a 2016 Tamil sports drama film directed by Sudha Kongara. It stars R. Madhavan as a disillusioned boxing coach and Ritika Singh as a fisherwoman turned boxer. The story follows a former boxer who quits the sport due to corruption and later trains a raw talent from North Chennai to win the world championship. The film was praised for its realistic boxing sequences, strong performances, and honest portrayal of sports politics. It was released in Tamil and Hindi simultaneously on 29 January 2016.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sony LIV
- OTT Release Date
- 6 August 2016
- Theatrical Release
- 29 January 2016
- Director
- Sudha K. Prasad
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
A former boxer walks away from the sport after facing corruption. Years later, he discovers a poor fisherwoman with raw boxing talent. He decides to train her to fulfill his dream of winning a world title. But the corrupt sports federation tries to stop them.
“Every champion needs a fight”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Irudhi Suttru
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Radha Ravi (14 films together), Nassar & Kaali Venkat (8 films together), Nassar & Santhosh Narayanan (7 films together), Radha Ravi & Kaali Venkat (6 films together), Santhosh Narayanan & Kaali Venkat (6 films together), and Santhosh Narayanan & C. V. Kumar (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's original title was 'Saala Khadoos' in Hindi, and it was shot simultaneously in Tamil and Hindi with different lead actors.
- Actress Ritika Singh was a real-life national-level MMA fighter with no prior acting experience before this film.
- Director Sudha Kongara Prasad spent over two years researching boxing by visiting training camps and speaking to coaches.
- The movie was partly inspired by the true story of a female boxer from a fishing community in Tamil Nadu.
- Madhavan performed his own boxing scenes and trained for months to get the coach's physique and movements right.
- The film's climax was shot in Liverpool, England, to replicate the atmosphere of an international boxing championship.
- Composer Santhosh Narayanan used unconventional instruments like the 'thavil' and 'nadaswaram' to create a gritty sports soundtrack.
Frequently Asked Questions
News & Stories
After many critics and nervousness, Madhavan’s Saala Khadoos which released on January 28 had received good reception even at an International level. We recently reported that America’s professional b…
