Jersey (2019)

Jersey is an emotional sports drama about Arjun, a once-promising cricketer in his late thirties who, after years of missed chances, decides to try for a comeback despite the doubts of everyone around him. The film follows his struggle to reclaim form, regain respect, and reconcile the dreams he abandoned with the family responsibilities and personal failures that haunt him. Watching Jersey, you’ll get a character-driven underdog story more interested in the human cost of ambition than in showy sports spectacle. Expect tense, well-staged cricket sequences balanced with quiet, intimate scenes of family conflict and sacrifice. The tone moves between gritty determination and heartfelt vulnerability — there are moments of triumph and crushing setbacks, and the performances center the film emotionally. If you enjoy inspirational sports dramas grounded in real human stakes, Jersey delivers a moving, bittersweet ride about perseverance, regret, and the courage to chase a dream when the odds are against you.

Actors: Nani, Shraddha Srinath, Sathyaraj

Director: Gowtam Tinnanuri

Runtime: 157 min

Genres: Drama, Sport

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