Guru (2007): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Guru is a 2007 biographical drama directed by Mani Ratnam. It runs 2 hours 46 minutes and earned $24.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 46m (166 min)
- Director
- Mani Ratnam
- Original language
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Telugu - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Guru About?
The premise of Guru without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A veteran boxing coach nearing retirement finds unexpected motivation when he begins training a driven young woman who works as a fisherwoman. As they work together, their bond deepens while they overcome personal challenges and pursue success both inside and outside the boxing ring.
Guru Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- character name as title
- nickname as title
- business
- village
- gujarat
- schoolteacher
- brother in law
- twin
- tycoon
- marriage
- istanbul turkey
- villager
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- newspaper
- flashback
- father son relationship
- wife and husband lead actors
- one word title
- snorricam
- mob
- told in flashback
- silk
- partnership
- opening narration
- idealist
- idealism
- exotic dancer
- bicycle
- wheelchair
- turkey the country
- tram
- train
- train compartment
- swing
- rise to power
- rain
- train station
- rags to riches
- photographer
- paralysis
- optimism
- newspaper reporter
- newspaper article
- mumbai india
- multiple sclerosis
- money lender
- marital reconciliation
- marital discord
- job promotion
- identical twins
- husband wife relationship
The Director of Guru
Directed by Mani Ratnam.
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Director Mani Ratnam
Guru Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Guru 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 8.1
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Guru Plot Summary
What happens in Guru from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens in 1951 in a quaint village named Idar within the Sabarkantha district of northern Gujarat. We meet Gurukant Desai (Abhishek Bachchan), a young man fueled by aspirations of success. He struggles against the pessimism of his father, Kantilal (Rajendra Gupta), the local school headmaster, who warns him that “dreams never come true.” After failing his school exams, Guru feels the pressure to find a job and contemplates a new direction in life.
Full summary
The whole story of Guru, scene by scene
Guru Box Office
Guru grossed $24.1 million worldwide. $2.1 million came from the US and Canada and $22 million (91%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$24.1M
- US & Canada
- $2.1M
- International
- $22M
How Well Do You Know Guru?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What motivates Gurukant Desai to leave his village for Turkey?
Guru Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Guru 2007” and “גורו”.
- Also known as
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- Guru 2007
- גורו
- 구루
- 寶萊塢之風雲大亨
- Guru – Verliere nie die Hoffnung
- 古鲁
- குரு, გურუ
- Гуру
- Guru: Başarıya Giden Yol / Guru
- กูรู
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Guru FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Guru, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Guru?
Guru runs 2 hours 46 minutes (166 minutes).
When was Guru released?
Guru was released on January 12, 2007.
Who directed Guru?
Guru was directed by Mani Ratnam.
More films by Mani Ratnam How much did Guru make at the box office?
Guru grossed $24.1 million worldwide ($2.1 million domestic, $22 million international).
How is Guru rated?
Guru has 7.7/10 on IMDb and 70 on Metacritic.
Does Guru have a post-credit scene?
No. Guru has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Guru in?
The original language of Guru is Telugu.
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