Srikanth
A determined blind Indian entrepreneur transforms personal barriers into a campaign for education, dignity, and opportunity for the visually impaired.
Overview
A blind entrepreneur defies the odds to create a better world for the visually impaired.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- inspirational
- hopeful
- empathetic
- inspirational movie night
- socially conscious viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an inspiring and entertaining biographical drama, led by Rajkummar Rao's committed performance and an empathetic script, while some viewed its storytelling as generic.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Srikanth Bolla's journey from a blind student to the founder of Bollant Industries is the film's central subject.
Srikanth faces obstacles in academics, entrepreneurship, and opportunities for visually impaired people.
Srikanth founds Bollant Industries while pursuing broader goals for visually impaired people.
The critical reception specifically highlights the film's effort to portray Srikanth without simply glorifying him as a hero.
Films like Srikanth, and why
The Theory of Everything
inspirational biographical drama centered on disability, perseverance, and social barriers
Margarita with a Straw
uplifting Indian biographical drama about overcoming institutional and physical obstacles
Hichki
socially conscious biopic emphasizing dignity, education, and extraordinary personal achievement
Super 30
emotionally accessible real-life success story with determined protagonists challenging exclusion
Movie Details
- Director
- Tushar Hiranandani
- Release Date
- 2024-05-10
- Runtime
- 134 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (31)
Cast
- Rajkummar Rao
- Jyothika
- Alaya F
- Sharad Kelkar
- Anusha Nuthula
- Srikant Mane
- Arnav Abdagire
- Srinivas Beesetty
- Jameel Khan
- Clarissa Saaiman
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Srikanth about?
- A determined blind Indian entrepreneur transforms personal barriers into a campaign for education, dignity, and opportunity for the visually impaired.
- What is Srikanth like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Srikanth as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Srikanth violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Srikanth.
- What did critics think of Srikanth?
- Critics broadly found the film an inspiring and entertaining biographical drama, led by Rajkummar Rao's committed performance and an empathetic script, while some viewed its storytelling as generic.
- Which films are like Srikanth?
- Films with a similar feel include The Theory of Everything, Margarita with a Straw, Hichki, and Super 30.
- How long is Srikanth?
- Srikanth runs 134 minutes.
- Where can I watch Srikanth?
- In United States, Srikanth streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
