Inspiring sports films on OTT that will motivate you to chase your goals: Million Dollar Arm to Budhia Singh – Born to Run

OTTplay Premium brings you an exciting line-up of sports drama films across platforms. From Madhur Mittal's inspiring biographical film Million Dollar Arm to Manoj Bajpayee's stellar Budhia Singh – Born to Run, these films highlight the struggles, hardships, and triumphs of athletes as they pursued their dreams, that could also inspire you to chase your goals.

Sports dramas on OTTplay Premium:

Budhia Singh – Born to Run (JioHotstar)  

This biopic delves into the life of Budhia Singh, the youngest marathon runner, who captured the world's attention with his victory at the age of just 5. However, Manoj Bajpayee's film also highlights the controversy and intense scrutiny Budhia's coach faced for allegedly subjecting the young athlete to unethical training methods that raised concerns about the exploitation of children.

Million Dollar Arm (JioHotstar)  

Another biopic on sports agent JB Bernstein, who desperately needs to save his career, and travels to India in search of the next baseball sensation among young cricket players. He discovers two men - Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel - who prove to be powerful pitchers, despite having no baseball experience. Madhur Mittal's film follows the duo's journey to the US, as they learn the game of baseball, and adapt to Western culture.

Iqbal (ZEE5)

Naseeruddin Shah and Shreyas Talpade's sports drama tells the poignant story of the deaf-and-mute young man Iqbal who dreams of playing for the Indian national cricket team one day. Despite facing discouragement from his father, Iqbal and his sister take help from a retired cricketer. He undergoes rigorous and innovative training, and finally achieves his goals.

This biopic is based on the life of cricketer Pravin Tambe, who made his remarkable Indian Premier League (IPL) debut at the age of 41. The film showcases his struggles to achieve his dreams of playing professional cricket, highlighting his hard work and the struggle to overcome financial issues. Shreyas Talpade portrayed the titular role of Pravin Tambe in the film.

This sports drama highlights the powerful story of a woman who decides to return to the sporting world despite having a family to take care of. The story follows the life of a National-level Kabaddi champion, her achievements and struggles as she shatters stereotypes and pushes societal boundaries. Panga beautifully portrays the love and support that every woman deserves from her family, highlighting the crucial role they play in her success. Kangana Ranaut plays the lead role in the film.