MUMBAI: “Bala Idhe Antha Hodedadonu Rowdy, Balvaada Kaaranakke Hodedadonu Yodha”. The power packed dialogue encapsulates the true essence of Pailwaan, an inspiring story about a man’s sacrifices to abide by a promise made to his father. Transcending into Krishna’s journey, Zee Kannada will air the World Television premiere of Pailwaan on Sunday, 12 January at 7 PM on Zee Kannada and Zee Kannada HD channels.

Starring Sudeep in the titular role, this movie is a perfect blend of drama, comedy, romance, emotions etc., making it a complete family entertainment.  Wrestling being the backdrop, Pailwaan depicts the father-son relationship. The blockbuster drama which is directed and produced by S. Krishna and Swapna Krishna respectively also features Sunil Shetty, Akanksha Singh and Sharath Lohitashwa among others. The film beautifully captures the glory and grandeur of wrestling as a sport with larger than life performances by Sudeep and Suniel Shetty.

Pailwaan revolves around Krishna, an orphan played by Sudeep, who fights on the streets for a wager to feed hungry kids. After watching Krishna’s fight, Sarkar, played by Suniel Shetty, decides to adopt Krishna. Krishna, who is fondly called Kichcha, grows up to be a fierce wrestler. A conflict arises between Kichcha and Sarkar, when he decides to pursue love. Will his passion for wrestling have to suffer in the face of love forms the crux of the story?