''Tunka Tunka'' is a 2021
Punjabi-language drama film
In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. The drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular ...
directed by Garry Khatrao, produced by IG Studios, and written by J Davin. It stars Hardeep Grewal and Hashneen Chauhan and was released on 5 August 2021. It is the debut film of Hardeep Grewal.
Plot
Tunka Tunka's story revolves around a boy (Fateh Singh) who aspires to beat the world in a race with his 24-inch ‘
Desi
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’ cycle. He toils hard under the guidance of a significant
mentor
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. Furthermore, he starts his journey and soon his passion brings him laurels. He grabs the title of a nationwide
biking
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champion. But, as it says no battle comes easy. Fateh encounters a series of hindrances in his journey to success. However, his life takes a halt when he discovers he's been infected with
cancer
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.
Cast
*Hardeep Grewal
*Hashneen Chauhan
*Sardar Sohi
*Balwinder Bullet
*Lakha Lehri
*Antar
*Jagdeep Sarpanch
*Armaan
*Sameep Ranaut
*Rubina Dhaliwal
*Mandeep Singh
Release
The movie was released on the big screens on 5 August 2021. It was later on released on the
Chaupal Ott platform.
Reception
The reviewer for Kidaan.com called the film "a must-watch because it has something usual, and really motivating."
References
2021 films
2021 drama films
Punjabi-language Indian films
2020s Punjabi-language films
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