Srikanth(2024)
In a world with odds stacked against him in every step of the way, Srikanth defies norms, blazing a trail from rural India to becoming the first visually impaired student at MIT. As he builds Bollant Industries, his success brings challenges for which he would not only chase personal dreams but safeguard a shared future for the ones just like him. This is the tale of an entrepreneur's triumph and sacrifice, both which he welcomed with open arms and a smile.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 10 May 2024
- Director
- Tushar Hiranandani
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 8.0/10
Storyline
Srikanth overcomes many obstacles as a blind man from rural India. He becomes the first visually impaired student at MIT and later founds a company called Bollant Industries. His journey involves both achieving his own dreams and fighting to create opportunities for others like him.
“See the world through his vision.”
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Trivia
- The film's director Tushar Hiranandani is known for comedies like 'Scam 1992' and 'Main Atal Hoon', making this his first major biographical drama.
- Actor Rajkummar Rao reportedly spent time with the real Srikanth Bolla to accurately portray his mannerisms and speech patterns.
- The movie highlights Srikanth's admission to MIT, which was a historic first for a visually impaired international student from India.
- Parts of the film were shot in actual industrial settings to authentically depict the growth of Bollant Industries.
- The soundtrack features a song composed by Amit Trivedi, known for his work in realistic and inspirational dramas.
- The script incorporates specific details from Srikanth's legal battles over his company's environmental practices.
- Alaya F, who plays a key supporting role, stated in interviews that the story changed her perspective on disability and entrepreneurship.