Synopsis
Natha a poor farmer from Peepli village in the heart of rural India is about to lose his plot of land due to an unpaid government loan. A quick fix to the problem is the very same government’s program that aids the families of indebted farmers who have committed suicide. As a means of survival Farmer Natha can choose to die! His brother is happy to push him towards this unique “honor” but Natha is reluctant. Local elections are around the corner and what might've been another unnoticed event turns into a “cause celebre” with everyone wanting a piece of the action.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $350,054 (46.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.16 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 8.8% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 64 opening theaters/70 max. theaters, 2.9 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $1,031,312 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,401-9,500) | 9,486 | $754,836 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 5,501-5,600) | 5,508 | $7,790,133 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) | 8,252 | $8,544,969 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) | 2,007 | $754,836 |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | August 13th, 2010 (Limited) by UTV Communications |
| MPAA Rating: | Not Rated |
| Running Time: | 106 minutes |
| Comparisons: | vs. Dhobi Ghat Create your own comparison chart… |
| Keywords: | Bollywood, Foreign Language, Political, Dysfunctional Family, News |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Aamir Khan Productions |
| Production Countries: | India |
| Languages: | Hindi |