PremiumPrepare for Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor's 'Mr. and Mrs. Mahi' with these must-watch Cricket films
Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, directed by Sharan Sharma and starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor will release in theatres on May 31.
Last Updated: 07.18 PM, May 26, 2024
In India, Cricket and Bollywood are two things that have a massive number of fans. And when it comes to films, multiple films are based on Cricket and we equally love all of them considering our love for cricket. Now as Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor are all set to bring us another exciting and inspirational journey through their upcoming film, Mr. And Mrs. Mahi, which is set to release in theatres on May 31, let's go back in time and check out some of the best cricket-based movies that are now available to watch on OTT platforms.
Best Bollywood Cricket Movies To Watch on OTT
Jersey on SonyLIV
Starring Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles, Jersey is directed by Gowtam Naidu Tinnanuri. The film is the Hindi adaptation of the 2019 Telugu film of the same name. The narrative of the film unfolds the story of a retired cricketer who has lost all hope in life and is going through financial turmoil. He then embarks on an extraordinary journey to prove himself to his son and fulfill his dream of owning a revere cricket jersey.
83 on Netflix
Directed by Kabir Khan, 83 stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Harrdy Sandhu, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jiiva, Pankaj Tripathi, Saqib Saleem, Ammy Virk, Boman Irani, and Dhairya Karwa in important roles. The biographical sports drama focuses on Kapil Dev's captaincy and his and other teammates' thrilling journey and one of the most outstanding wins of India at the 1983 Cricket World Cup. The film delivers a story of determination, hope, and grit.
Sachin: A Billion Dreams on SonyLIV
Directed by James Erskine, the film stars Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Mayuresh Prem, Anjali Tendulkar, and Arjun Tendulkar. Sachin: A Billion Dreams narrates the story of the legend Sachin Tendulkar who is also known as the 'God Of Cricket'. The film focuses on his journey from his childhood to how he became India's cricket icon. It delivers the story of struggles and victory.
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story on Disney+ Hotstar
Directed by Neeraj Pandey, M.S. Dhoni stars Sushant Singh Rajput, Kiara Advani, Disha Patani, Anupam Kher, and Bhumika Chawla. The film takes us on the remarkable journey of everyone's favourite, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. From his hard journey in the world of cricket to his love story, the film takes us on an inspirational and emotional journey of victory over everything.
Iqbal on Amazon Prime
Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, Iqbal stars Shreyas Talpade, Naseeruddin Shah, and Shweta Basu Prasad in the lead roles. The is about the passion and struggles of a deaf-mute boy named Iqbal, who aspires to be a professional cricketer. The film takes us on an emotional yet beautiful journey of resilience and hope.
Lagan on Netflix
Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, Lagan stars Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh in the lead roles. The film is hands down one of the best Bollywood films based on Cricket. With the plethora of emotions, it focuses on a small village's team's fight against the British to beat the tax system through Lagan. The film showcases unity, friendship, betrayal, and love.
Kai Po Che on Netflix
Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, Kai Po Che stars Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkummar Rao, Amit Sadh, Amrita Puri, and Manav Kaul in the lead roles. The film is based on Chetan Bhagat's Novel called The 3 Mistakes Of My Life. The narrative of the film revolves around three friends who want to establish their careers in cricket. The film focuses on ambition, sports, and betrayal.