Kai Po Che!(2013)
'Kai Po Che!' is a 2013 Hindi-language drama film directed by Abhishek Kapoor. It stars Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkummar Rao, and Amit Sadh in lead roles. The story follows three friends in Ahmedabad who open a cricket academy and a sports shop. Their lives are disrupted by the 2001 Gujarat earthquake and the 2002 religious riots. The film is an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat's novel 'The 3 Mistakes of My Life'. It received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and emotional depth. The film was a commercial success, grossing over ₹830 million worldwide. It was released on February 22, 2013.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 22 February 2013
- Director
- Abhishek Kapoor
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
Three young friends in Ahmedabad dream of opening a cricket academy. They face financial struggles, family pressure, and a devastating earthquake. Their friendship is tested when religious riots tear their city apart. One of them must make an impossible choice between loyalty and survival.
“Three friends. One dream. A kite that never falls.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kai Po Che!
Cast reunions in this film: Rajkummar Rao & Amit Trivedi (2 films together), Amrita Puri & Amit Trivedi (2 films together), and Abhishek Kapoor & Amit Trivedi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film is based on Chetan Bhagat's novel 'The 3 Mistakes of My Life', but the title 'Kai Po Che!' is a Gujarati phrase used during kite-flying festivals.
- Sushant Singh Rajput, who played a cricket coach, had no prior cricket training and learned the sport specifically for the film.
- The movie was shot in real locations across Ahmedabad, including during actual monsoon seasons to capture authentic weather.
- Amit Sadh, who played Omi, initially auditioned for the role of Govind, which eventually went to Rajkummar Rao.
- The film's budget was around 25 crore rupees, and it earned over 100 crore rupees worldwide, making it a commercial success.
- Director Abhishek Kapoor co-wrote the screenplay with Chetan Bhagat, but they made significant changes to the novel's darker ending.
- The cricket academy set was built from scratch in a remote area, and local children were often used as extras during training scenes.