Tamil sports drama ‘Angikaaram’ is set to make its digital debut following its theatrical release earlier this year. The movie, which features Kotapadi J Rajesh and Sindhoori Vishwanath was directed by Thenpathiyan. The film marks Kotapadi J Rajesh’s debut as a feature filmmaker.
When will ‘Angikaaram’ release on OTT?
‘Angikaaram’ will begin streaming on Sun NXT on September 25. The streaming service shared the OTT update with a caption that gives a glimpse into the film’s central conflict. “His only crime was daring to dream. Based on true events.”
What is ‘Angikaaram’ about?
The movie centres on Aathiran played by Kotapadi J Rajesh. He is a talented runner who comes from a financially struggling family. His sporting abilities give him an opportunity to compete at the Commonwealth Games.However his path to the international sporting event is disrupted when his name is removed from the selection. Aathiran refuses to accept the decision quietly and takes the matter to court. His legal battle brings him into conflict with people who hold great influence within the sporting system. The story explores his attempt to challenge the circumstances that threaten his career.
‘Angikaaram’ explores an athlete’s struggle
The film uses Aathiran’s journey to examine the difficulties faced by athletes without influential support. The conflict eventually takes the protagonist into the courtroom. His fight becomes more than an attempt to reclaim a place in a sporting event. Mansoor Ali Khan plays a minister connected to the conflict. Rama portrays Aathiran’s mother, while Sindhoori Vishwanath is also part of the principal cast.
What did ETimes say about ‘Angikaaram’?
ETimes gave ‘Angikaaram’ 2.5 stars out of 5. The review highlighted Kotapadi J Rajesh’s performance and his physical preparation for the role.“What keeps it watchable is Rajesh. For a producer turned actor, his debut is committed and physically convincing, with a real athlete’s build and effort behind it. Ghibran’s score works hard to pump in an urgency the writing mostly lacks. The subject, the way institutional politics smothers talent from the bottom rungs, deserves a film.”The review also noted the contribution of composer Ghibran, particularly in creating intensity during the film’s dramatic portions. With the OTT release, ‘ Angikaaram’ is expected to gain wide reach among the audiences who missed it on the big screen.
