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| Directed by | Ramin Bahrani |
| Screenplay by | Ramin Bahrani |
| Based on | The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga |
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| Cinematography | Paolo Carnera |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
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The White Tiger is a 2021 Indian drama film written and directed by Ramin Bahrani. The film stars Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Rajkummar Rao. The film was produced by Mukul Deora and Ramin Bahrani, and executive produced by Chopra Jonas, Prem Akkaraju, and Ava DuVernay.[1][2][3] An adaptation of Aravind Adiga's 2008 novel, the story is about Balram, who comes from a poor Indian village and uses his wit and cunning to escape from poverty.
Adiga published his book and decided to adapt it into a film in late 2010, with the rights being sold to producer Mukul Deora. Bahrani was chosen to helm the adaptation, and was eager to do so, having read early drafts of the novel even before it was published.[4] Filmed extensively across Delhi in October to December 2019, The White Tiger premiered at Las Vegas on 6 January 2021,[5] and was screened at limited movie theatres in the United States on 13 January.[5] It was released globally through the streaming platform Netflix on 22 January 2021.[6] The White Tiger received positive reviews from critics who praised its direction, screenplay, cinematography and the performances by the cast. At the 93rd Academy Awards, the film was nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay.
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