Watch these power-packed films that delve into the world of boxing before Daveed makes its OTT release

Filmmakers have been crafting stories that showcase the intensity of boxing matches for long. From biopics on legendary boxers to fictional tales of struggle, these high-energy films deliver a punch-by-punch emotional ride. The Malayalam film, Daveed, is the latest addition to the genre. The sports action drama is set to make its digital debut on ZEE5 and OTTplay Premium on April 18, 2025. Before its digital release, check out other gripping boxing films on OTTplay Premium. From Vineet Kumar Singh's Mukkabaaz to R Madhavan's Saala Khadoos, watch these high-energy films on OTTplay Premium that explore the thrilling combats in the ring.

Films on boxing on OTTplay Premium:

Mukkabaaz

Cast: Vineet Kumar Singh, Zoya Hussain, Jimmy Shergill, Ravi Kishan, Shreedhar Dubey

This Hindi drama is about a young talented boxer Shravan Singh, whose boxing aspirations take a dramatic turn when he clashes with Bhagwan Das Mishra, the powerful head of the boxing federation. The enmity between them intensifies when Shravan falls in love with Bhagwan's niece, Sunaina, being unaware that this romance will further complicate his already strained relationship with the influential chief.

Saala Khadoos

Cast: R Madhavan, Ritika Singh, Mumtaz Sorcar, Radha Ravi, Zakir Hussain, Kaali Venkat, Baljinder Kaur, Venkataraman Devarajan

Former boxer Adi Tomar has had a falling-out with the sports authorities, who have thrown him out of the sports due to bitter politics. Now, Adi sets out to revive his lost glory by discovering and nurturing raw talent in an unlikely place–a fishmonger with a natural flair for boxing. Through this new boxing trainee, Adi sees an opportunity to fulfill the dreams that were once crushed by the system.

Big George Foreman

Cast: Khris Davis, Jasmine Mathews, John Magaro, Sullivan Jones, Sonja Sohn, Forest Whitaker

This English biographical drama delves into the life and struggles of boxing champion, George Foreman. From Olympic gold medalist to world heavyweight champion, he rose to fame, only to find spiritual redemption and retire to become a preacher. However, when financial struggles threaten his family, George makes an astonishing comeback, defying age and expectations to reclaim the heavyweight title at 45, cementing his place in history as the oldest champion in boxing.

Boxer

Cast: Dhananjaya, Kruthika Jayakumar, Rangayana Raghu, Sumithra, Shiva Pradeep

This Kannada film follows former boxer, Raja, who falls in love with Lakshmi, a blind woman who inspires him. As their bond deepens, Raja learns that Lakshmi's eyesight can only be restored through a costly surgery. Determined to give her the gift of sight, Raja makes a life-altering decision of returning to the boxing ring, and puts everything on the line to win the prize money for Lakshmi's surgery.

Jai Ram

Cast: Navdeep, Ayesha Jhulka, Santoshi Sammidhi, Tanikella Bharani, Venu Madhav, Abhibayashree

This drama film follows Jai, as he steps into the boxing ring to face off against a player from Pakistan. Despite his efforts, Jai suffers a crushing defeat in the initial match. However, the real challenge begins when the Pakistani boxer begins to humiliate him, ridiculing India and its people. Fuelled by national pride, Jai trains harder and re-enters the ring and delivers a stunning victory.