Overview
Inspired by the real events that took place in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve where people used to leave their elderly family members for tigers to prey on, and then claim compensation from the administration, it is a story of Gangaram, a patriarch of a farmer family entrenched in poverty because of three consecutive failed monsoons. He enters the forests to adopt the infamous Tiger practice to give up his life so that his family can have two square meals, however, what follows next is a series of unprecedented events.
A closer look
Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga (2022) is a Hindi-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Srijit Mukherji. The cast includes Pankaj Tripathi, Sayani Gupta, Neeraj Kabi, Masood Akhtar. Runtime: 121 minutes.
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Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga?
Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga is listed as a Hindi-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga?
Our source metadata lists 24 June 2022. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga?
The listed director is Srijit Mukherji.
Who is in the cast of Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga?
The available cast credits include Pankaj Tripathi, Sayani Gupta, Neeraj Kabi, Masood Akhtar, Akshay Kapoor. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga?
The recorded runtime is 121 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga?
The original title in our source data is शेरदिल: द पीलीभीत सागा. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga about?
Inspired by the real events that took place in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve where people used to leave their elderly family members for tigers to prey on, and then claim compensation from the administration, it is a story of Gangaram, a patriarch of a farmer family entrenched in poverty because of three consecutive failed monsoons. He enters the forests to adopt the infamous Tiger practice to give up his life so that his family can have two square meals, however, what follows next is a series of unprecedented events.
Is a trailer available for Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga?
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