Top 10 Iconic Coaches Role Played in Sports Movie

Biranchi Das – Budhia Singh – Born to Run

In 'Budhia Singh,' Manoj Bajpayee portrays Biranchi Das, a controversial coach who molds a slum boy into a marathon prodigy through unorthodox methods. Facing criticism, Das' unwavering belief in Budhia highlights the power of mentorship and perseverance.

In Kanaa, Sivakarthikeyan plays Nelson Dilipkumar, a resilient coach who transforms a rural girl's dream of playing cricket into reality, defying societal barriers through his unwavering support and guidance.

Nelson Dilipkumar – Kanaa

Rangan Vaathiyar – Sarpatta Parambarai

In Sarpatta Parambarai, Pasupathy's Rangan Vaathiyar is a revered boxing coach, instilling not just skills but identity, pride, and honor in his disciples. His legacy inspires future generations of fighters.

Aamir Khan's Mahavir Singh Phogat in Dangal is a sports biopic icon. Defying societal norms, he coaches his daughters to wrestling glory, proving parental love and mentorship can rewrite destinies.

Mahavir Singh Phogat – Dangal

Prabhu Selvaraj – Irudhi Suttru

In "Irudhi Suttru," Madhavan's Prabhu Selvaraj is a gruff coach who sees potential in a female boxer. Overcoming initial resistance, he guides her to triumph, proving unorthodox methods and tough love can pave the way for success.

Vijay Borade – Jhund

Amitabh Bachchan's Vijay Borade in Jhund empowers underprivileged youth through football, instilling discipline, teamwork, and resilience beyond the field. He's a coach who champions social change.

In Iqbal, Naseeruddin Shah's Mohit mentors a deaf-mute aspiring cricketer, defying limitations and skepticism to nurture his talent. His unwavering faith guides Iqbal to cricketing glory, proving dreams can triumph against all odds.

Mohit – Iqbal

Maria Francis – Kho Kho

In Kho Kho, Rajisha Vijayan's Maria Francis defies societal norms as a rural school's kho kho coach, instilling courage, determination, and self-belief in her students beyond the playing field. She's resilience personified.

Michael Rayappan – Bigil

In Bigil, Vijay's Michael Rayappan fulfills his father's dream by coaching a women's football team. Overcoming obstacles, he leads them to victory through unwavering support and mentorship.

Kabir Khan – Chak De! India

Shah Rukh Khan's Kabir Khan in Chak De! India leads the women's hockey team through prejudice and internal conflicts, proving belief and perseverance pave the way from national shame to victory.