The sports film, directed by Sagar Ballary and starring Abhay Deol in the lead role, tells the inspiring true story of 12 poor students from Odisha’s Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) who won the Under 14 Rugby World Cup in 2007.Emily Shah, Atul Kumar, Julian Lewis Jones, and Stewart Wright star in the sports drama. Atul Kumar is depicted as the the founder of the institute named Achyuta, Emily Shah plays physiotherapist Roshni Thakkar, and Stewart Wright are seen as Paul Walsh. The entire crew works relentlessly and devotedly to give 12 poor children a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.From the apparent surface-level story line, the film raises a slew of social concerns, including a lack of basic facilities, healthcare, food, a lack of social arrangement to accommodate undesirable but talented folks, and people who devote their lives to these underprivileged children without receiving much recognition.
The movie potrays hardwork, practice and the problems which the boys faced while preparing for the championship. The never giving up spirit of the boys is something that is really well potrayed. Every step of the movie is well directed and being situated in Odisha the movie also gives a glimpse of that lingustic touch which is even more commendable job.
Jungle Cry is a vintage underdog tale that is also inspiring, and the film will undoubtedly make an impact. Abhay Deol’s outstanding performance, which serves as the narrative’s connecting tissue and keeps the audience engaged with his subtle and layered portrayal.The movie is about the betterment and inclusion of underprivileged children in sports. At the heart of this sports drama is a theme of commemorating the victory of the underdog and overcoming hardship. It’s a clean film, and with all that is thrown around in the name of content, it’s definitely a far better and more inspiring film to see with the whole family. The movie is live streaming on Lionsgate Play