Overview
A poignant tale of love that defies societal boundaries and expectations.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- romantic
- playful
- intimate
- romantic movie night
- marathi cinema showcase
What critics said
Critics broadly acclaimed Sairat as a powerful, socially engaged Marathi romance, especially praising Rinku Rajguru's breakthrough performance and its emotionally forceful climax.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Archie is a powerful politician's upper-class daughter, while Parshya comes from a poorer lower social stratum, making their relationship socially dangerous.
Archie takes the dynamic lead through her fearless, vocal, and aggressive pursuit of Parshya.
Critics specifically describe the film as divided between a dreamlike first part and a reality-based second part.
The film combines a mainstream love-story framework with direct attention to caste, class, and political power in Maharashtra.
Films like Sairat, and why
Romeo + Juliet
forbidden romance, class conflict, and emotionally intense melodrama
Masaan
caste and social hierarchy confronting young love in an Indian setting
Devdas
romantic melodrama shaped by family pressure and social convention
The Namesake
naturalistic young lovers facing oppressive communal structures
Movie Details
- Director
- Nagraj Popatrao Manjule
- Release Date
- 2016-04-29
- Runtime
- 170 min
- Rating
- 7.6 / 10 (74)
Cast
- Rinku Rajguru
- Akash Thosar
- Tanaji Galgunde
- Anuja Mule
- Suraj Pawar
- Arbaz Shaik
- Jyoti Subhash
- Nagraj Popatrao Manjule
- Chhaya Kadam
- Bhushan Manjule
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Sairat about?
- A fearless politician’s daughter and a poor classmate risk everything for a love that collides with caste, family power, and social reality.
- What is Sairat like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sairat as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Sairat violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Sairat as moderate.
- What did critics think of Sairat?
- Critics broadly acclaimed Sairat as a powerful, socially engaged Marathi romance, especially praising Rinku Rajguru's breakthrough performance and its emotionally forceful climax.
- Which films are like Sairat?
- Films with a similar feel include Romeo + Juliet, Masaan, Devdas, and The Namesake.
- How long is Sairat?
- Sairat runs 170 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sairat?
- In United States, Sairat is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
