Cricket is undeniably the most celebrated sport in India, with some cricketers being revered as much as iconic actors like Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth. These cricket legends are often idolized, and their life stories have inspired filmmakers to create biopics that captivate fans across the country. The announcement of a biopic on any cricketer is met with widespread excitement among fans.
Recently, Bhushan Kumar announced a biopic on Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh, which promises to capture his inspiring journey. This cinematic tribute is set to delve into the life and career of the iconic cricketer, offering fans an intimate look at his triumphs and challenges.
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Bollywood Movies (Biopics) based on Indian Cricketers
We have listed down some biopics celebrating Indian cricketers that every cricket fan should watch:
| Film Title | Director | Release Year | Lead Actor/Actress | Cricketer Based On |
| M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Neeraj Pandey | 2016 | Sushant Singh Rajput, Kiara Advani, Disha Patani | Mahendra Singh Dhoni |
| Azhar | Tony D’Souza | 2016 | Emraan Hashmi | Mohammad Azharuddin |
| 83 | Kabir Khan | 2021 | Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone | India's first World Cup win under Kapil Dev's captaincy |
| Sachin: A Billion Dreams | James Erskine | 2017 | Sachin Tendulkar (himself) | Sachin Tendulkar |
| Kaun Pravin Tambe? | Jayprad Desai | 2022 | Shreyas Talpade | Pravin Tambe |
| Shabaash Mithu | Srijit Mukherji | 2022 | Taapsee Pannu | Mithali Raj |
| TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | Yuvraj Singh |
The first Indian biopic that achieved massive success at the box office was MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, featuring Sushant Singh Rajput in the lead role. The film was a mega blockbuster and set a new trend for sports biopics in Indian cinema. However, this trend soon became repetitive.
Following this, Sachin: A Billion Dreams, a biopic about the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, was released. Despite Sachin's god-like status in India, the film failed to make a significant impact at the box office. Later, 83, starring Ranveer Singh, which chronicled India's historic win in the 1983 Cricket World Cup and highlighted the achievements of Kapil Dev, was released. Unfortunately, despite its grand premise, the film turned out to be one of the biggest box office failures in recent times.
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