Irudhi Suttru
A rebellious coach and a distrustful young fighter form a combustible partnership against boxing politics and entrenched expectations.
Overview
A boxing coach's unconventional methods clash with tradition as he trains a gifted female fighter.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- gritty
- energetic
- heart-warming
- sports movie night
- inspirational viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the engaging screenplay, energetic sports drama, and especially the committed performances of R. Madhavan and Ritika Singh, while some found the formula familiar and the execution uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Prabhu's abrasive coaching methods collide with Madhi's raw talent, playfulness, and distrust.
Madhi's rise as a boxer is placed within the social and institutional pressures surrounding women's boxing.
The boxing bouts, training sequences, and climactic competition are emphasized through energetic visuals and movement.
Prabhu is transferred after clashing with Boxing Council superiors, while politics and corruption obstruct the athletes.
Films like Irudhi Suttru, and why
Million Dollar Baby
female athlete overcoming institutional and personal obstacles through a gruff coach athlete relationship
Rocky
underdog sports drama centered on disciplined training, mentorship, and a determined young competitor
The Fighter
energetic boxing drama with class conflict, demanding mentorship, and an emotionally rousing competitive arc
Dangal
women-centered sports story balancing social barriers, family pressure, and competitive ambition
Movie Details
- Director
- Sudha Kongara Prasad
- Release Date
- 2016-01-28
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (66)
Cast
- R. Madhavan
- Ritika Singh
- Mumtaz Sorcar
- Nassar
- Radha Ravi
- Kaali Venkat
- Zakir Hussain
- Baljinder Kaur
- Bipin
- Sanchana Natarajan
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Irudhi Suttru about?
- A rebellious coach and a distrustful young fighter form a combustible partnership against boxing politics and entrenched expectations.
- What is Irudhi Suttru like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Irudhi Suttru as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Irudhi Suttru violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Irudhi Suttru as moderate.
- What did critics think of Irudhi Suttru?
- Critics broadly praised the engaging screenplay, energetic sports drama, and especially the committed performances of R. Madhavan and Ritika Singh, while some found the formula familiar and the execution uneven.
- Which films are like Irudhi Suttru?
- Films with a similar feel include Million Dollar Baby, Rocky, The Fighter, and Dangal.
- How long is Irudhi Suttru?
- Irudhi Suttru runs 109 minutes.
- Where can I watch Irudhi Suttru?
- In United States, Irudhi Suttru streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
