Peepli Live (2010): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Peepli Live is a 2010 comedy drama directed by Anusha Rizvi and Mahmood Farooqui, starring Omkar Das, Raghuvir Yadav and Shalini Vatsa. It earned $9.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Directors
- Anusha Rizvi and Mahmood Farooqui
- Original language
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Hindi - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Peepli Live About?
The premise of Peepli Live without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
On the eve of national elections, a family in the small Indian village of Peepli faces financial ruin due to an unpaid government loan. As they struggle to save their land, a calculating politician sees an opportunity and suggests a drastic measure that quickly attracts media attention. The ensuing situation creates a tense standoff, forcing the family to confront difficult choices and raising questions about truth, sacrifice, and the pressures of rural life.
Peepli Live Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- poverty
- media exploitation
- corrupt politician
- rural india
- farmer
- media circus
- bureaucracy
- brother brother relationship
- mother son relationship
- husband wife relationship
- mother in law daughter in law relationship
- brother in law sister in law relationship
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- suicide
- invasion of privacy
- suicide watch
- elections
- debt
- reference to monsanto
- social issue
- satirical
- political comedy
- political satire
- politics
- title directed by female
- satire comedy
- dark comedy
- media
- politician
- bank
- mother
- nagging mother
- media hype
- red tape
- place name in title
- fictional state
- satire
Peepli Live Cast
Omkar Das leads the cast, with Raghuvir Yadav and Shalini Vatsa. Directed by Anusha Rizvi and Mahmood Farooqui; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Anusha Rizvi
- Co-director Mahmood Farooqui
Peepli Live Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Peepli Live 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 72%
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Metacritic 69 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 74% User score
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Peepli Live Plot Summary
What happens in Peepli Live from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Natha Das ManikPuri, known simply as Natha (played by Omkar Das Manikpuri), is a struggling farmer from the humble village of Peepli in Mukhya Pradesh. His life is consumed by the necessity to provide for his family, which includes his elder brother, Budhia Das Manikpuri (Raghuvir Yadav), his wife, Dhaniya (Shalini Vatsa), their three young children, and their ailing mother, Amma. Amma primarily spends her days lying down and frequently scolding both Natha and Dhaniya, adding to the family’s burdens.
Full summary
The whole story of Peepli Live, scene by scene
Peepli Live Box Office
Peepli Live grossed $9.5 million worldwide. $757,951 came from the US and Canada and $8.7 million (92%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$9.5M
- US & Canada
- $758K
- International
- $8.7M
Peepli Live Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Peepli Live.
How Well Do You Know Peepli Live?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character in 'Peepli Live'?
Cars in Peepli Live
22 cars on screen, including the 1962 Bajaj-Tempo Hanseat and the Hindustan Ambassador Classic.
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1962 Bajaj-Tempo Hanseat Important role -
Hindustan Ambassador Classic Important role -
Mahindra CJ 500 D Minor role -
Mahindra CJ-3B Minor role
Peepli Live Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Peepli ao Vivo” and “Live aus Peepli - Irgendwo in Indien”.
- Also known as
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- Peepli ao Vivo
- Live aus Peepli - Irgendwo in Indien
- Животът на Пипли
- 自杀现场直播
- 나타
- 죽어도 좋아!
- 霹靂現場騷
- פיפלי בשידור חי
- ตายเป็นตาย ขอถ่ายทอดสด
- 霹靂來唬秀
- الحياة في بيبلي
- Жизнь Пипли
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- こちらピープリー村
- पीपली लाइव
- Ζωντανά από το Πίπλι
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Peepli Live FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Release Date
Release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Peepli Live, each answered in a sentence.
When was Peepli Live released?
Peepli Live was released on August 13, 2010.
Who directed Peepli Live?
Peepli Live was directed by Anusha Rizvi and Mahmood Farooqui.
Who is in the cast of Peepli Live?
Peepli Live stars Omkar Das, Raghuvir Yadav and Shalini Vatsa, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Peepli Live make at the box office?
Peepli Live grossed $9.5 million worldwide ($757,951 domestic, $8.7 million international).
How is Peepli Live rated?
Peepli Live has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Does Peepli Live have a post-credit scene?
No. Peepli Live has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Peepli Live in?
The original language of Peepli Live is Hindi.
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