Asli Cricket(2021)
Hindi mins
Chintu (28) lives in a village in Gujarat as a construction worker. His owner earns insufficient income to support him. Chintu and his family fast a lot when they have no money left. Chintu has a blind adopted son, Kush. Vivek Joshi, the captain of the Indian cricket team, attends the opening ceremony of the tournament in the same village. Vivek Joshi asked the invitees to keep his presence as private as possible to protect his reputation.
Director:Venu Somineni
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hungama Play
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 2021
- Director
- Venu Somineni
- Language
- Hindi
- Rating
- 2.9/10
Storyline
Chintu is a poor construction worker in a Gujarat village. He and his family often go hungry. When the Indian cricket captain visits the village, he tries to keep his presence a secret to protect his image.
“A village boy's dream swings for the nation's pride.”
Film Details
2.9Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivalfamilycorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
K
Karan VaghelaActor
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P
Pratik SharmaActor
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A
Alok ThakurActor
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V
Venu SomineniDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot on location in Gujarat, using real village settings to add authenticity.
- Director Venu Somineni is also known for his work in Telugu cinema, making this a rare Hindi directorial venture.
- The actor playing Chintu, Hiten Tejwani, is better known for his television roles than film leads.
- It was released directly on an OTT platform, skipping a traditional theatrical run in India.
- The story incorporates themes of disability and adoption, which are uncommon in cricket-themed movies.
- The film's title references cricket, but the plot focuses more on social issues than the sport itself.
- It features a cameo by a former Indian cricketer, though not widely publicized in promotions.