Jersey (Telugu)
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Movie Details
| Country | India |
| Language | Telugu |
| Genre | Drama, Sports |
| Release date | 19 April 2019 |
| Running time | 2hr 40min |
| Certificate | U |
| Starring | Nani, Shraddha Srinath |
| Directed by | Gowtam Tinnanuri |
| Written by | Gowtam Tinnanuri |
| Produced by | Suryadevara Naga Vamsi |
| Cinematography by | Sanu Varghese |
| Edited by | Naveen Nooli |
| Music by | Anirudh Ravichander |
| Production Company | Sithara Entertainments |
| Distributor | Zee Studios |
Cast & Characters
- Nani as Arjun G.
- Shraddha Srinath as Sarah Fernandes, Arjun’s wife
- Ronit Kamra as Nani, Arjun’s son
- Harish Kalyan as Adult Nani, in a cameo appearance (voice dubbed by Nani)
- Sathyaraj as Coach Murthy
- Viswant Duddumpudi as Nandan “Nandu” Reddy
- Sanusha as Journalist Ramya, Nandu’s girlfriend
- Anandaraj as Shivaraman, Tamil Nadu Coach
- Sampath Raj as Ramappa Gowda, Karnataka coach
- Shishir Sharma as Atul, Mumbai coach
- Praveen as Rajesh, Arjun’s friend
- Jayaprakash as the BCCI Chairman
- Aadukalam Naren as the chief minister
- Rao Ramesh as a Lawyer
- Vennela Kishore as a director
- Brahmaji as an aspiring actor
- Sanjay Swaroop as Paul, Sarah’s father
- Anchor Sowmya as Padhoo
- Aaron Bleakley as the New Zealand captain
- Matthew Jackson as a New Zealand cricketer
- Finn Hulbert as a New Zealand cricketer
- Philip Murgatroyd as a New Zealand cricketer
Storyline
The film deals with late bloomers who want to aspire in sports, but face several complications. The storyline follows Arjun (Nani), a talented but failed cricketer who decides to return to cricket in his mid-30s, driven by the desire to represent the Indian cricket team, and fulfill his son’s wish for a jersey as a gift.
About Jersey Movie
Jersey is a Telugu sports drama film written and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, produced by Suryadevara Naga Vamsi under Sithara Entertainments. Starring Nani and Shraddha Srinath in lead roles, the film also features Ronit Kamra, Sathyaraj, Harish Kalyan, Sanusha, Sampath Raj, and Viswant Duddumpudi. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music, with cinematography by Sanu John Varghese and editing by Naveen Nooli.
In June 2018, Nani signed his 23rd film with Gowtam Tinnanuri, known for Malli Raava (2018). The project was officially announced on Bigg Boss Telugu 2 on 10 June 2018, and the title Jersey was revealed with a first-look poster on 15 June. Set between 1986 and 1996, the story follows Arjun, a struggling 36-year-old cricketer played by Nani. The director clarified that the film was not based on cricketer Raman Lamba’s life.
Pre-production began soon after the announcement, with shooting commencing in September 2018. Nani underwent rigorous cricket training for over three hours daily. Initially, Reba Monica John and Kashmira Pardeshi were considered for the female lead before Shraddha Srinath was finalized. She described the film as more about emotions and relationships than just sports. Other key cast members included Harish Kalyan, Sathyaraj, and Sampath Raj. Rumors about Adah Sharma appearing in a special song were later denied.
The film was launched on 17 October 2018, with Trivikram Srinivas as the chief guest. Principal photography began the next day across various Hyderabad locations. The crucial cricket match sequences were filmed over 24 days across two international and five domestic stadiums, involving 130 professional players, including 18 from England. Filming wrapped in March 2019. The director shot two alternate climaxes, but no changes were made in the final cut, dismissing rumors of alterations.
Marketing efforts included a first-look poster released on 31 December 2018, followed by a teaser on 12 January 2019, which was well-received. A new poster resembling a magazine cover was unveiled on 9 March 2019, gaining attention. The official trailer was launched on 12 April, with a pre-release event held at Shilpakala Vedika on 15 April, attended by Venkatesh as the chief guest.
Released on 19 April 2019, Jersey secured a U certificate from the CBFC. Theatrical rights were sold for ₹26.6 crore (US$3.0 million), including ₹20.1 crore from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, ₹2.5 crore from other parts of India, and ₹4 crore from overseas. The film opened in the US on 140 screens, a day ahead of its official premiere, with Blue Sky Cinemas acquiring its distribution rights for ₹3.5 crore. Though initially planned for a simultaneous Tamil release, the dubbed version, The Cricketer: My Dear Father, premiered on Sun NXT on 27 March 2021. The Hindi-dubbed version aired on television and YouTube via Goldmines Telefilms on 13 October 2019.
Jersey was later remade in Hindi by Tinnanuri himself, marking his Bollywood directorial debut. Produced by Dil Raju, Allu Aravind, and Aman Gill under Sri Venkateswara Creations and Geetha Arts, the Hindi version starred Shahid Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur.
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Budget & Box Office Collection
| Budget | ₹25 crore |
| Worldwide Collection | ₹48 crore |
