Irudhi Suttru
Irudhi Suttru

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Irudhi Suttru

2016
Movie
109 min
Tamil

A grumpy boxing coach takes on a young, rebellious woman under his wings and starts training her for the world championship. But their biggest battle has to be fought outside the ring.

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IMDb8.0/10
Google Users90%
Director: Sudha KongaraGenres: Sport, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A disgraced boxing coach is transferred to Chennai and is determined to train a young fisherwoman to become a world champion. Despite initial resistance and a harsh training environment, the determined duo works towards their shared goal, facing numerous challenges and societal obstacles along the way. Their journey is filled with grit, sacrifice, and an unexpected bond that forms between them.

Critical Reception

Irudhi Suttru received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its compelling narrative, strong performances, and realistic portrayal of the boxing world. Madhavan's portrayal of the coach and Ritika Singh's debut performance as the boxer were highly praised, as was the film's inspirational message and technical execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its powerful performances, especially from Madhavan and debutante Ritika Singh.

  • Commended for its realistic and gritty portrayal of the sport of boxing.

  • Applauded for its inspiring story of perseverance and overcoming adversity.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved Irudhi Suttru, highlighting the brilliant acting, the engaging and motivating storyline, and the impressive direction. Many found the film to be a powerful sports drama that kept them hooked from beginning to end.

Awards & Accolades

Ritika Singh won the National Film Award – Special Mention for her performance. Madhavan received several nominations and awards for his role.

Fun Fact

Ritika Singh, who plays the lead role of the boxer, is a real-life boxer and martial artist, which significantly contributed to the authenticity of her performance.

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Reno

Reno

> One can only show their passion for something, it's the others who are able to see their talent. Inspired by the boxing culture of the north Chennai. It tells how Indians took the sport in their hand and mastered it, specially this fil...

timesofindia

timesofindia

It is inevitable that a sports film will hew to a certain formula — the discovery of an extraordinary talent, the practice montage, the challenges on and off the field, the grand finale with an outcome that could either be rousing or downbe...

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