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Liger(2022)

4.0/10
Telugu•138 mins•direct-to-OTT•

Liger (2022) is a 138-minute Telugu film directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film features Mike Tyson, Ramya Krishna and Ronit Roy. With a rating of 4.0/10 and a strong reception verdict at the box office.

Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
25 August 2022
Director
Puri Jagannadh
Language
Telugu
Runtime
2h 18m
Rating
4.0/10

Storyline

A young man from a small town moves to Mumbai to become a fighter. He works hard to make a name for himself, facing challenges in the ring and in his personal relationships along the way.

“From the streets to the ring, a fighter rises for love and glory.”

Film Details

4.0Rating
138Minutes
TeluguLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date25 August 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identitylovesurvivalrevenge
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

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Mike TysonMark Anderson
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Ananya PandayActor
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Ramya Krishna, Actor in Liger
Ramya KrishnaBalamani
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Ronit Roy, Actor in Liger
Ronit RoyRaghuveer Bhatnagar
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Ramya Krishnan, Actor in Liger
Ramya KrishnanBalamani
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Ali BashaAli
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Chunky PandayTanya's Father
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Vijay Deverakonda, Actor in Liger
Vijay DeverakondaLiger
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Makrand DeshpandeActor
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Getup SrinuActor
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Puri Jagannadh, Director in Liger
Puri JagannadhDirector
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Yash JoharCrew
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Trivia

  • The film was originally planned as a bilingual in Telugu and Hindi, but later added Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam dubs to reach a wider audience.
  • Mike Tyson's cameo marked his first appearance in an Indian film, for which he was reportedly paid a significant fee.
  • A real MMA fighter was used as a body double for Vijay Deverakonda during some of the more complex fight sequences.
  • The movie's title 'Liger' refers to a hybrid animal, symbolizing the protagonist's mixed fighting style and unique identity.
  • Despite high pre-release buzz, the film faced criticism and underperformed at the box office, becoming a commercial disappointment.
  • Parts of the film were shot in Thailand to capture authentic MMA training and competition environments.
  • The romantic subplot was initially more prominent in early drafts but was scaled back to focus more on the action and sports drama.

Frequently Asked Questions