Liger (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Liger is a 2022 action drama directed by Puri Jagannadh, starring Vijay Deverakonda as Sashwath 'Liger' Agarwal, Ramya Krishnan and Ronit Roy. It runs 2 hours 20 minutes and earned $4.9 million worldwide on a $17.6 million budget. IMDb users rate it 2.6/10. Stream it on Hulu.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 20m (140 min)
- Director
- Puri Jagannadh
- Original language
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Hindi
- Budget
- $17.6M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Liger About?
The premise of Liger without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young man with extraordinary potential fights to achieve his dreams in the competitive world of mixed martial arts. His journey is complicated by personal struggles and the emergence of a captivating woman, Taniya. As their lives become intertwined, they face a series of intense challenges filled with action, drama, and romance, pushing them to their limits.
Liger Themes & Keywords
· 24 tags- fighter
- boxer
- dream
- mixed martial arts
- martial arts tournament
- speech impediment
- father son relationship
- husband wife relationship
- bare chested male
- mother son relationship
- brother sister relationship
- beating
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- anger
- martial arts
- fistfight
- abduction
- temple
- tough guy
- teacher student relationship
- lie
- training
- kickboxing
- martial arts action
- title spoken by character
Where to Watch Liger
Stream it on Hulu. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Liger Cast & Characters
Vijay Deverakonda leads the cast as Sashwath 'Liger' Agarwal, with Ramya Krishnan as Balamani Agarwal and Ronit Roy as Christopher. Directed by Puri Jagannadh; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Puri Jagannadh
- Vijay Deverakonda as Sashwath 'Liger' Agarwal
- Ramya Krishnan as Balamani Agarwal
- Ronit Roy as Christopher
- Ananya Panday as Tanya Panday
Also Starring in Liger
· 12 more- Vish Sanju Panday
- Mike Tyson Mark Anderson
- Makrand Deshpande Mallesh
- Chunky Pandey Mr. Panday
- Jay Klay
- Jeremy Chavez Rancher
- Ali
- Ivy Haralson Female gang member
- Abhinay Raj Singh
- Saray Morgan
- Murphy Trevor
- Vinni Mobstaz
Liger Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Liger 2.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 20/100, strongest in sensory experience (35) and weakest in rewatch factor (15).
Liger Echo Score Breakdown
Liger received an overwhelming negative consensus, with critics and audiences alike denouncing its narrative and execution. The film suffers from a disjointed story, weak performances, and a lack of inventive direction, resulting in a viewing experience that feels stale and uninspired. While a few viewers noted competent cinematography, this isolated strength does not offset the pervasive flaws across the production. Consequently, the movie offers little incentive for repeat viewings, positioning it as a markedly low‑scoring entry in the marketplace.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 25
In terms of art and craft, the film displays uneven direction and rudimentary editing that undermine its visual potential. Critics highlighted a lack of fresh production design, while a minority of viewers acknowledged the cinematography as the sole redeeming element. Overall, the technical execution feels amateurish and fails to elevate the material, resulting in a craft rating that reflects largely substandard execution.
- Character & Emotion 20
When evaluating character and emotion, performances are widely regarded as flat and over‑styled. Both lead actors received criticism for lacking charisma and delivering uninspired portrayals, with supporting roles described as merely caricatures. The emotional resonance is minimal, and chemistry between cast members is absent, leading to a consensus that the film’s character work is markedly deficient.
- Story & Flow 15
The story and flow of Liger are consistently described as incoherent and overly familiar. Reviewers noted a predictable arc, sluggish pacing, and a script that offers little originality. Plot points are perceived as recycled, and the narrative fails to engage, leaving audiences with a sense of monotony throughout the runtime.
- Sensory Experience 35
Sensory experience is hampered by a soundtrack and sound design that lack impact, and visual effects deemed subpar by many viewers. Although the cinematography received occasional praise for isolated moments, the overall audio‑visual cohesion is weak, contributing to an unsatisfying sensory impression.
- Rewatch Factor 15
Rewatch factor is low, as audiences express little desire to revisit the film after an unimpressive first viewing. The combination of a tired story, weak performances, and inadequate technical execution reduces lasting appeal, making repeat viewings unlikely for the majority of viewers.
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IMDb 2.6 /10
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TMDB 45% User score
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Letterboxd 1.7 /5
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Liger Plot Summary
What happens in Liger from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
After the passing of his father, Lion Balram Agarwal, during the MMA National Championship, Sashwath Agarwal, known as Liger (a nod to both Lion and Tiger), along with his mother, Balamani Agarwal, relocates to Mumbai from Karimnagar. Balamani is fiercely determined to mold Liger into a champion in Mixed Martial Arts and seeks out Christopher, a skilled coach who begins training him. As Liger strives for excellence in the sport, he encounters Tanya Panday, a wealthy young woman, and quickly falls for her. However, when Tanya learns about Liger’s stammer from her brother Sanju Panday, she feels embarrassed, leading her to abruptly end their relationship.
Full summary
The whole story of Liger, scene by scene
Liger Box Office & Budget
Liger grossed $4.9 million worldwide on a $17.6 million budget, 28% of what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$4.9M
28% of its budget back
- International
- $4.9M
- Budget
- $17.6M
How Well Do You Know Liger?
10 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 sport does Liger excel in?
Liger Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Лигр” and “لايجر”.
- Also known as
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- Лигр
- لايجر
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Movies Like Liger
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Jushin Liger: Fist of Thunder, Tiger and Kung Fu Lion.
Liger FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Liger, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Liger?
Liger runs 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).
When was Liger released?
Liger was released on August 26, 2022.
Who directed Liger?
Liger was directed by Puri Jagannadh.
More films by Puri Jagannadh Who is in the cast of Liger?
Liger stars Vijay Deverakonda as Sashwath 'Liger' Agarwal, Ramya Krishnan as Balamani Agarwal and Ronit Roy as Christopher, among 16 credited actors.
Where can I watch Liger?
In the US, Liger is streaming on Hulu (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Liger make at the box office?
Liger grossed $4.9 million worldwide on a budget of $17.6 million.
How is Liger rated?
Liger has 2.6/10 on IMDb, 45% on TMDB and 1.7/5 on Letterboxd.
Does Liger have a post-credit scene?
No. Liger has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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