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Jungle Cry review: Produced by Prashant Shah under the banner Bollywood Hollywood Productions, Jungle Cry is helmed by Sagar Ballary
New Delhi: Lionsgate Play brings to its viewers, Jungle Cry, a film that chronicles the unheard journey of underprivileged children winning the prestigious U14 Rugby World Cup. Starring Abhay Deol, the film is set to release on Lionsgate Play on June 3, 2022.
Based on the inspiring true story of 12 underprivileged and orphan children from Kalinga Institute in Odisha, India. 'Jungle Cry' follows the journey of 12 underprivileged children who went on to win the prestigious U14 Rugby World Cup in England. Directed by Sagar Ballary, Jungle Cry features Abhay Deol, Emily Shah, Atul Kumar, Stewart Wright and Julian Lewis Jones. It also features cameos by some of the top names in the sport, including referee Nigel Owens, Wales and British Lions fly-half Phil Bennett, and Colin Charvis, former captain of Wales.
This riveting sports drama is based on the real-life story of Indian rugby coach Rudraksh Jena of Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), who guided a team of 12 rural Odisha boys to a historic victory in the Junior Rugby World Cup in England in 2007.
Backed by Bollywood Hollywood Productions by Prashant Shah, this story about outsiders is headlined by Abhay Deol as the Indian coach of the team and debutant Emily Shah as the Physiotherapist. Joining them is a stellar cast, including Atul Kumar, Stewart Wright, and Julian Lewis Jones, in supporting roles.
Abhay Deol who is in constant awe of the children who won the world cup and coaches who never gave up on their training said, "In this land of cricket, where there is hardly any noise about Rugby, 12 young children from rural India made history. I hope to have honoured their dedication and commitment to Rugby and the country with this incredible film that defines nothing is impossible. I am so proud to have had a chance to work with these children and coaches and to present their wonderful story to the audience. I hope they get inspired and enjoy it as much as we have. Please do watch Jungle Cry streaming on Lionsgate Play from June 3rd onwards."
