83 (film): All you need to know about the movie - Full Cast, Release Date, Plot and Much More

83, one of the most-awaited Bollywood movies, is finally set to hit the cinema halls on Friday. The Kabir Khan directed film is based on the country's most significant sporting achievement i.e. Cricket World Cup win in 1983. Against all odds, Kapil Dev's side went to England and stunned the entire world to lift the trophy. Here is everything you need to know about 83:

What is the plot of the movie?

The film depicts the entire episode of India's phenomenal journey in 1983 WC. While it shows how the side went on to clinch the trophy, it also shows the other side of the whole episode i.e. behind the scenes story of the players, support from their family and fans etc. 83 (film) also shows how the underdogs (India) showed immense self-confidence and belief to create history, while simultaneously laying the foundation of a new era for the country in cricket.

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What is the full cast of 83?

When will 83 release in India?

The movie was all set to release on April 10, 2020 but the date kept on postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, it has been confirmed that 83 will hit the cinema halls on December 24, 2021. The advance booking of tickets has already started online.

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What is the duration of the movie?

The running time of 83 (film) is 2 hours 43 minutes (163 minutes). The movie has been shot in Hindi but will be available in dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada also. One can watch the film in 2D as well as 3D.

Who has directed the movie?

The movie has been directed by one of the best directors in the country, Kabir Khan. The 53-year-old has directed blockbuster hits like Kabul Express, New York, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Tubelight etc. in past. Notably, Kabir Khan has also written the screenplay of 83 alongside Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan and Vasan Bala.

Did the actors undergo cricket training?

Yes! As the movie depicts India's legendary cricketers, cricket training was a crucial part before the filming of the movie began. Notably, the entire cast trained with former cricketers Balwinder Sandhu and Yashpal Sharma at a camp which was set at Dharamshala Cricket Ground in April 2019. Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh spent a lot of time with Kapil Dev to get a complete understanding of what he needed to do while enacting him. The actor was also seen learning the game from Dev in June 2019 before the shooting kicked off.

When did the filming of movie take place?

The shooting of the movie began on June 5, 2019, in England. The filming took place at various iconic locations like Glasgow, Dulwich College in London, Edinburgh cricket club, Nevill Ground at Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent and The Oval cricket ground. While the London schedule was completed on September 1, the filming of the entire movie finished on October 7, 2019.

Who are the singers in 83?

The movie has 4 songs, whose details are as follows:

How have critics rated 83?

The movie has received a fantastic initial reception from the critics. The feedback is as follows: