PremiumBest sports dramas to binge-watch on OTT: Jersey to Iqbal
As the Indian Premiere League (IPL) 2025 kick-starts on March 22, binge-watch these awesome sports dramas such as Jersey, Iqbal, and more on OTTplay Premium!
Last Updated: 05.29 PM, Mar 20, 2025
The Indian Premier League kicks off its 18th season on Saturday (March 22, 2025). The first match is going to take place between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Amid this cricket craze, binge-watch some of the best sports dramas on OTT such as Iqbal, Jersey, and more. You can also watch these movies with your OTTplay Premium subscription.
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Jersey (Telugu) - ZEE5
Jersey is a 2019 Telugu sports drama film about a failed cricketer, Arjun (Nani), who, in his late 30s, decides to revive his career, driven by the desire to fulfill his son's wish for a jersey and prove himself. Arjun faces various challenges, including his age and the doubts of others, as he tries to return to a sport in which he once excelled. The film explores themes of fatherhood, ambition and fulfilling dreams, focusing on Arjun's journey to prove himself and fulfill his son's wishes.
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Iqbal - ZEE5
Iqbal tells the story of a deaf and mute boy's dream of playing cricket for India despite his father's disapproval and social obstacles, which ultimately leads him to find a coach and achieve success on the cricket field. In the film, Shreyas Talpade played the role of Iqbal. It also features Naseeruddin Shah as Mohit, Shweta Basu Prasad as Khdija, and more.
Saala Khadoos - SonyLIV
Saala Khadoos is a sports drama about a former boxer, Adi Tomar (R. Madhavan), who becomes the coach of a young, unpolished woman boxer, Madhi (Ritika Singh), and helps her rise to become a champion. The film is directed by Sudha Kongara. The film explores the theme of redemption, with Adi finding purpose and a chance to prove himself through his mentorship of Madhi. It also highlights issues of politics and corruption in the world of sports, as well as the struggles faced by women in sports.
Mukkabaaz - ZEE5
Mukkabaaz, directed by Anurag Kashyap, is a sports drama about Shravan, an aspiring boxer. He falls in love with Sunaina, the mute niece of a powerful, corrupt boxing promoter, Bhagwan Das Mishra, and struggles to overcome societal obstacles and corruption to achieve his dream. The film explores themes of love, hate, perseverance, and sportsmanship, as well as issues such as casteism, corruption, and nepotism in the world of sports.
Jhund - ZEE5
Jhund, a 2022 Indian sports drama, loosely based on the life of Vijay Barse, founder of Slum Soccer, follows a retired sports teacher (Amitabh Bachchan) who uses football to rehabilitate street kids, showcasing their potential and fight against adversity. The story explores the challenges they face, including poverty, violence, and drug addiction, and how football becomes a tool for hope and a better future.