World Cup fever reminds us of these movies

Are you ready to bleed blue this World Cup season?

We surely are! While you grab a tub of popcorn and your jersey to cheer the team with enthusiasm, we have a list of movie recommendations for you! 

Lagaan

Set in the British colonization phase, this film portrays a cricket challenge between the villagers and the Britishers. The evolution of villagers learning to play a game that is nothing but Gilli-Danda for them is incredible. Bhuvan and his teammates will definitely steal your hearts with their dedication in this film.

83

How can we forget the historical 1983 World Cup match?

Kapil Dev and his exceptional skills got India to the top of the list. If you didn’t get to witness this historical moment, then Kabir Khan has got your back with this film. This movie will give you goosebumps through several events that the Indian cricket team faces throughout the tournament.

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

Neeraj Pandey showcased the life story of Mahendra Singh Dhoni from a young age in this film. From him being a ticket collector in the Indian Railways to pursuing his dream of playing in the Indian cricket team, every situation has been showcased in detail. If you’re Mahi’s fan, you should definitely give it a watch.

Jersey

As the name suggests, this movie is about the Indian cricket team’s jersey. It narrates the story of Shahid Kapoor, who plays Arjun Talwar, a cricketer in the film. The story is about how he resumed playing the sport after a gap to gift his son a jersey of the Indian cricket team on his birthday. It is truly a rollercoaster of emotions.

Patiala House

Cricket is not just a sport, but an emotion! This film portrays this statement beautifully when Akshay Kumar’s character, Parghat Singh Kahlon, plays cricket to achieve freedom from his conservative father’s thoughts. He plays passionately with the support of his other family members.