Sumo Didi(2023)
Hindi118 mins
Sumo Didi (2023) is a 118-minute Hindi film directed by Jayant Rohatgi. Starring Chaitanya Sharma, Nitesh Pandey and Shriyam Bhagnani.
Director:Jayant Rohatgi
Mood:
inspiringemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 27 October 2023
- Director
- Jayant Rohatgi
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
Storyline
A talented wrestler named Hetal accidentally finds sumo wrestling. She refuses to quit and travels to Japan, where she pushes through extremely tough training to chase her goal.
“A girl's fight to become India's first sumo champion.”
Film Details
Rating
118Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date27 October 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
inspiringemotionaluplifting
Themes
identitysurvivalfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film's director, Jayant Rohatgi, is known for his work in visual effects and animation, making this a rare live-action directorial project.
- Lead actress Hetal Gada, who plays the wrestler, had to undergo months of physical training to portray a sumo athlete convincingly.
- The movie was partly shot in Japan to authentically depict sumo training environments and cultural settings.
- It is one of the very few Indian films to explore the niche sport of sumo wrestling as its central theme.
- The film's production faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting its original shooting schedule.
- Sumo Didi incorporates real sumo training techniques, with consultants ensuring accuracy in the wrestling scenes.
- The soundtrack features a mix of Indian and Japanese musical elements to reflect the story's cross-cultural journey.