Tamil cinema has been known for its popular sports dramas, with movies such as Sarpatta Parambarai and Chennai 600028 receiving great acclaim from audiences. The year 2024 appears to be an exceptional one for sports lovers as beloved stars are set to deliver captivating sports dramas on the big screen. With films such as Blue Star and Lal Salaam already winning hearts this year, 2024 promises a lineup of top-notch sports films for cinema lovers. If you are a fan of sports, here are some of the must-watch sports films you can now stream on Sun NXT and OTTplay Premium as well. 

Top Tamil sports drama films to watch on Sun NXT

Chennai 600028

Director: Venkat Prabhu

Cast: Jai, Nithin Sathya, Premgi Amaren, Aravind Akash, Vijayalakshmi Feroz and Shiva

This sports comedy, directed by Venkat Prabhu, focuses on two rival local cricket teams that regularly compete against each other in matches. The film is a must-watch for its witty dialogues and excellent cast, featuring Jai, Shiva, Premji, Aravind Akash, Nithin Sathya, Ajay Raj, Vijay Vasanth, Prasanna, Inigo Prabakaran, Karthik, and Arun. Combining friendship, sports enthusiasm, and continuous humor, the movie promises to keep you engaged from start to finish. 

Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu

Director: Suseenthiran

Cast: Vishnu Vishal, Kishore, Soori and Saranya Mohan

This film marked the striking acting debut of Vishnu Vishal, which was directed by Suseethiran. This sports drama follows the story of a young kabaddi player from a humble background. The film explores the journey of an underdog kabaddi team made up of amateur players who are determined to make their mark and win a local tournament. 

Eetti

Director: Ravi Arasu

Cast: Atharvaa, Sri Divya, Aadukalam Murugadoss

This Atharvaa-starrer sports drama revolves around an athlete named Pugazh who suffers from a rare health condition that prevents him from physical activities. Unfortunately, he gets involved in a counterfeit money scam. How he rescues himself out of it forms the rest of the story. The movie has a fairly interesting screenplay and contains all the ingredients sufficient for a sports drama. 

The Cricketer

Director: Gowtam Naidu Tinnanuri

Cast: Nani, Shraddha Srinath

This Tamil dubbed version of the Telugu blockbuster film Jersey, narrates the story of Arjun, a talented but failed cricketer, who decides to return to cricket in his late thirties. He goes on to represent the Indian cricket team and fulfill his son's wish for a jersey as a gift. The film earned critical acclaim upon its release and was hailed for its screenplay and performances of the lead actors.

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