IPL 2025: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is more than just a cricket tournament; it’s a festival that brings together millions of fans, electrifying matches, and unforgettable moments. Over the years, cricket has inspired a number of cinematic gems that capture the spirit, passion, and drama of the sport. As IPL 2025 approaches, it’s the perfect time to revisit some of the best cricket movies that bring to life the highs and lows of the game. Whether you’re a die-hard cricket fan or simply love a good sports drama, these films will immerse you in the world of cricket like never before. Here are 5 cricket movies you can’t afford to miss this IPL season!
Kai Po Che is a 2013 Hindi film which is a sports drama, directed by Abhishek Kapoor under UTV Motion Pictures. Adapted from Chetan Bhagat’s 2008 novel The 3 Mistakes of my Life, the movie focuses on three friends who want to start their own sports shop and sports academy. Starring, Raj Kumar Rao, Amit Sadh, and Sushant Singh Rajput the movie portrays the issues of religious politics and communal hatred.
Lubber Pandhu is a 2024 Tamil Sports drama film. Directed by Tamizharasan Pachamuthu, the film stars Gethu Dinesh and Harish Kalyan in the lead roles. The story revolves around a young cricketer named Anbu who is denied to join the “Jolly Friends” team due to caste discrimination. The movie was a huge commercial success at the box office.
The 2018 Tamil sports drama Kanaa is the story of a young girl who aspires to become an international cricket player. The movie starring Aishwarya Rajesh, Sathyaraj, Sivakarthikeyan, and Darshan is an emotional roller-coaster from a young woman’s POV who is being restricted by the patriarchal society to not pursue her dreams.
The 2019 Hindi film The Zoya factor is a sports romantic drama directed by Abhishek Sharma. Based on Anuja Chauhan’s 2008 novel of the same name. Starring Dulquer Salmaan and Sonam Kapoor, The film follows the story of Zoya, an advertising executive, who finds herself driven into the spotlight as the Indian cricket team’s “lucky charm” after being born on the day of India’s 1983 World Cup victory.
1983 is a 2014 Malayalam coming-of-age sports film directed by Abrid Shine. The film starring Nivin Pauly, is a family drama that revolves around cricket. The film serves as a tribute to the memories of 1983 when India won its first World Cup under Kapil Dev.
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