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Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga

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'Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga' is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language film which is written and directed by Srijit Mukherji and produced by T-Series and Reliance Entertainment Studios. The film stars Pankaj Tripathi, Sayani Gupta and Neeraj Kabi in the lead roles. The film was released theatrically on 24 June 2022. This film marked the last film of playback singer KK, 4 weeks after his death.

Plot



Gangaram is the Sarpanch (leader) of a remote village in Uttar Pradesh, India. His village has been suffering from famine and crop failure, exacerbated by wildlife encroachment. During an unsuccessful visit to a government office to seek poverty aid, he glances upon a poster which stated that kin of victims of fatal tiger encounters in areas bordering tiger reserves would be entitled to a 1,000,000 compensation from the Govt. of India. In a desperate attempt to alleviate the conditions of his village, Gangaram plots to sacrifice himself in a tiger attack. During his search of a tiger, his path crosses with that of a poacher with whom he forms an unconventional partnership. The story then follows his journey, highlighting social issues faced by the lesser fortunate.

Cast



* Pankaj Tripathi as Gangaram "Gangu"

* Sayani Gupta as Lajwanti "Lajjo"

* Neeraj Kabi as Jim Ahmed

* Rk Rakesh Boro as Ritvi

* Akshay Kapoor as DFO

Soundtrack



The music rights of the film are owned by T Series. The music is composed by Shantanu Moitra. The first single titled "Dhoop Paani Bahne De" was released on 6 June 2022.

Release



Theatrical

The film was theatrically released on 24 June 2022.

Home media

The digital streaming rights of the film were sold to Netflix. The film was digitally streamed on Netflix from 20 August 2022.

References




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