Tight: The World of Indian Bodybuilding

Feb 22, 2024

1h 20m

★ 6.5

Get ready, get ripped

Overview

Can Aji's talent and triumphs elevate him from his poor, Tamil background to succeed on the national stage at Mr India? Or will his dreams be shattered by corruption and discrimination? The booming world of Indian bodybuilding is a captivating window through which to observe a rapidly changing society, while Aji's journey is a story of unity, brotherhood and celebration of India's incredible diversity.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Perfidious Productions

Huck

Tight: The World of Indian Bodybuilding Trailers

Cast

Ajiith Kumar

GM Chandru

Vijayan Kuruswamy

Aarathy Padmaj

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Tight: The World of Indian Bodybuilding

Overview

Genres

Production Companies

Tight: The World of Indian Bodybuilding Trailers

Cast

Ajiith Kumar

GM Chandru

Vijayan Kuruswamy

Aarathy Padmaj

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