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‘Sumo Didi’ to premiere on Zee 5 Global on October 23
Zee 5 Global has released a trailer for Sumo Didi, a Hindi-language film about Indian sumo wrestler Hetal Dave.
The film will premiere exclusively on the streaming service on October 23.
Shriyam Bhagnani plays Dave, and Jayant Rohatgi directed the film.
It follows a woman who pursues sumo wrestling despite social expectations and challenges around women’s bodies and abilities.
The film was released in cinemas in 2023 and screened at festivals in 2024, including the Tokyo International Film Festival and the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
It has not had a wide release.
The streaming premiere will bring the story to audiences beyond its earlier theatrical and festival screenings.
Sumo Didi will premiere exclusively on Zee 5 Global on October 23.
The Hindi-language sports biopic is based on the life of Hetal Dave, identified as India’s first professional female sumo wrestler.
Shriyam Bhagnani stars as Dave in the film directed by Jayant Rohatgi.
The film was released theatrically in 2023 and screened at festivals in 2024, including the Tokyo International Film Festival and Palm Springs International Film Festival.
The story follows a woman who takes up sumo wrestling and challenges perceptions about women, their bodies and their abilities.
- Who
- Zee 5 Global will stream Sumo Didi, starring Shriyam Bhagnani as Hetal Dave.
- What
- The film will premiere exclusively on the platform.
- When
- October 23. The year is not stated for the premiere date.
- Where
- Zee 5 Global.
- Why
- The film tells the story of Hetal Dave’s journey in sumo wrestling and challenges perceptions about women, their bodies and their abilities.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Sumo Didi is an inspiring underdog story of grit, resilience and rising from the depths of despair
My journey in sumo wrestling has had its share of such moments, but it has also taught me to trust myself and keep moving forward.
Sumo Didi was released theatrically.
The film played at festivals including the Tokyo International Film Festival and Palm Springs International Film Festival.
Deadline reported that Zee 5 Global had released the film’s trailer ahead of its streaming launch.
Sumo Didi is scheduled to premiere exclusively on Zee 5 Global.
- Streaming platform
- Zee 5 Global
- Premiere date
- October 23
- Lead actor
- Shriyam Bhagnani
- Film subject
- Hetal Dave, identified as India’s first professional female sumo wrestler
- Director
- Jayant Rohatgi
- Language
- Hindi
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