Movie Review Saala Khadoos 2016 Film

Like Mary Kom, Saala Khadoos is a heartfelt attempt at putting the spotlight on India's women boxers. As it follows the life of siblings, Laxmi (Mumtaz Sorcar) and Madhi, (both trained boxers) brought up in poverty, but with their sights set on boxing, the film sheds light on many issues. Namely, the lack of sporting infrastructure and the corrupt selectors who subject the women athletes to sexual humiliation are raw nerves it touches on. A line by a power-drunk coach to a promising pupil, that goes— 'If you wish to rise in life, you have to go down first (pun intended)' is discomforting.

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RATING: 4  / 5

CAST: R Madhavan, Ritika Singh, Mumtaz Sorcar, Nasser, Zakir Hussain

DIRECTION: Sudha Kongara

GENRE: Drama

DURATION: 1 hour 49 minutes