Jeeva is a Tamil sports drama film directed by Suseenthiran and produced by Vishal under the banner of Vishal Film Factory. The movie was released in 2014 and features Vishnu Vishal, Sri Divya, and Soori in lead roles. The story of Jeeva revolves around the life of a cricket player named Jeeva (played by Vishnu Vishal), who has a passion for cricket since childhood and dreams of playing for India. Jeeva belongs to a middle-class family and lives with his parents and sister. His father is a government employee, and his mother is a homemaker. Jeeva's sister is married to a rich businessman, and the family is dependent on her income.
Jeeva's passion for cricket and his dream of representing the country are not supported by his father, who thinks that cricket is a waste of time and advises him to concentrate on his studies. However, Jeeva's uncle, a former cricket player, recognizes his talent and convinces his father to let him pursue his passion for cricket. Under his uncle's guidance and support, Jeeva starts playing cricket seriously and participates in local tournaments, where he impresses everyone with his talent.
Jeeva's life changes when he falls in love with a girl named Jenny (played by Sri Divya), who is also a cricket fan. However, Jenny's father is against their relationship as he thinks that Jeeva's family background is not good enough for his daughter. Jenny's father wants her to marry a rich businessman's son, who can provide her with a luxurious lifestyle. Jeeva and Jenny face many obstacles in their relationship, but their love for cricket keeps them together.
As Jeeva climbs up the ladder of success in cricket, he faces many challenges, including the corrupt and biased selection process of the cricket board, which favors players with money and connections. Jeeva's journey to success is not easy, and he has to overcome many obstacles that come his way. He also realizes that success comes with a price, and he has to make many sacrifices in his personal life. However, his love for cricket keeps him going, and he never gives up on his dream of playing for India.
The movie beautifully portrays the struggles and challenges faced by aspiring cricketers who come from humble backgrounds and have to fight against a biased and corrupt system. It also highlights the importance of perseverance, hard work, and determination in achieving one's dreams.
The performances of Vishnu Vishal and Sri Divya are outstanding, and they have portrayed their characters with great conviction and sincerity. The music and cinematography are also praiseworthy and add to the overall appeal of the movie.
On the whole, Jeeva is a heartwarming sports drama that will inspire and entertain the audience. The movie is a must-watch for all cricket lovers and those who believe in the power of dreams and determination.
Jeeva is a 2003 art house & international movie with a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes.