Overview
A heartfelt journey of self-discovery and pride in the craftsmanship of India.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- earnest
- warm
- hopeful
- family movie night
- inspirational viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film’s gentle heart, clean inspirational appeal, and strong lead and supporting performances, while finding its treatment of Mamta less developed.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Mauji and Mamta build a tailoring enterprise while the film foregrounds traditional handicrafts and the dignity of artisan work.
Mauji turns his tailoring passion into a social enterprise intended to support artisans living on the economic margins.
Mauji overcomes a humble background and professional setbacks before his talent receives international attention.
Tailoring, sewing, fabric, and traditional Indian handicrafts provide the film’s central visual and thematic vocabulary.
Films like Sui Dhaaga - Made in India, and why
Dum Laga Ke Haisha
shared warm underdog narrative, rural or small-town setting, family-centered drama, and social uplift
Peepli Live
shared emphasis on self-reliance, community solidarity, honest working-class protagonists, and feel-good perseverance
Swades
shared Indian social entrepreneurship themes, humane comedy-drama, and grassroots community development
The Lunchbox
shared artisan-centered storytelling, family conflict, cultural tradition, and uplifting craftsmanship themes
Movie Details
- Director
- Sharat Katariya
- Release Date
- 2018-09-28
- Runtime
- 150 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (101)
Cast
- Varun Dhawan
- Anushka Sharma
- Raghubir Yadav
- Yamini Das
- Sawan Tank
- Namit Das
- Shrikant Verma
- Manukriti Pahwa
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
- 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 Sui Dhaaga - Made in India about?
- An earnest small-town tailor and his wife turn handmade clothing into a hopeful enterprise celebrating dignity, tradition, and collective self-reliance.
- What is Sui Dhaaga - Made in India like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sui Dhaaga - Made in India as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Sui Dhaaga - Made in India violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Sui Dhaaga - Made in India.
- What did critics think of Sui Dhaaga - Made in India?
- Critics broadly praised the film’s gentle heart, clean inspirational appeal, and strong lead and supporting performances, while finding its treatment of Mamta less developed.
- Which films are like Sui Dhaaga - Made in India?
- Films with a similar feel include Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Peepli Live, Swades, and The Lunchbox.
- How long is Sui Dhaaga - Made in India?
- Sui Dhaaga - Made in India runs 150 minutes.
- Where can I watch Sui Dhaaga - Made in India?
- In United States, Sui Dhaaga - Made in India streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
