Another spectacular innings

SPORTS enthusiasts are pleased with the documentary Sachin, which is based on the life of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.

The film is directed by James Erskine and produced by Ravi Bhagchandka .

It depicts Tendulkar’s cricket and personal life in substantial detail, and explores different aspects of his life that many fans have not heard of.

The film was shot in Hindi, Marathi and English. Owing to demand, dubbed versions of the film will be released in Tamil and Telugu.

The film has also been declared tax free in the states of Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Odisha. Many Bollywood stars as well as cricketers took to social media to express their views on the movie.

Rohit Roy @rohitroy500 tweeted: “Thank u @sachin_rt for giving us a million hopes, billion dreams n countless moments of joy!! Can’t wait to see the movie of the millennium!”.

zaheer khan @Imzaheer tweeted: “Fortunate to be a tiny part of magnificent journey – so Happy, every Indian can be part of that now. Thank U @sachin_rt for being real inspiration!”

Anil Kapoor @Anilkapoor tweeted: “@sachin_rt Wish you a wonderful release for #Sachinabilliondreams like the Divine release of your Straight Drive! Always an inspiration!!”

Anushka Sharma @ Anushkasharma tweeted: “Another spectacular innings delivered. Congrats @ sachin_rt & team @ravi0404 ! #Sachinabilliondreams out today! A must watch!”

The film has earned R25 million at the box office thus far, and is showing at local cinemas from this weekend.