'Sarpatta' and 'Kanaa': Understanding how these sports dramas got the game right as 'Bigil' and 'Bison' received mixed reactions
Tamil sports dramas like 'Sarpatta' and 'Kanaa' succeed by centering the game, showcasing discipline, struggle, and socio-political themes authentically. In contrast, films such as 'Bigil' and 'Bison' faltered by diluting the sports narrative with commercial elements, romance, and family sentiment, ultimately failing to capture the true essence of the game and player mentality for mass appeal.
Tamil sports dramas like 'Sarpatta' and 'Kanaa' succeed by centering the game, showcasing discipline, struggle, and socio-political themes authentically. In contrast, films such as 'Bigil' and 'Bison' faltered by diluting the sports narrative with commercial elements, romance, and family sentiment, ultimately failing to capture the true essence of the game and player mentality for mass appeal.
