Ever since the teaser was released in October of Netflix’s ‘The White Tiger‘, the excitement for this movie was on an another level due to several reasons. Firstly it was adapted from the best seller of the same name by Aravind Adiga and it starred huge names such as Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Rajkummar Rao, Mahesh Manjrekar etc. What excited the audience more was that despite having these huge starcast, they weren’t the lead of the film. Yes! Can you imagine? Well it’s the truth. Netflix recently released an official trailer for the movie which is gripping and engaging as hell. I got goosebumps during the trailer because, it brings back several memories of several cases we’ve heard in our lifetime.
The trailer starts off with introducing us to the main character of the movie which is of a small time confectioner – Balram Halwai who at one glance selects a rich man named Ashok as his master. Apparently from his childhood he is taught and brought up with the desire to become a servant. This particular practice is still relevant in several parts of India. And he is gladly accepted by his new masters who are warm towards him. Balram witnesses the colourful and glamourous life his masters live with all the parties and events etc.
One night while driving from a party, Pinky takes on the wheels while being drunk and in the heat of the carefree moment hits a man apparently. The trio flee away from the scene but eventually they are caught. Balram is called to the mansion and he learns that his masters are ordering him to take the blame of the accident or the mishap which was done by Pinky. They make him sign the official papers where he “confessed” for his deeds and the Police take him away. We see how, big and rich families will do anything to get out of a situation. A very important narrative it seems.
Balram despite being a loyal servant is actually very clever and witty, he always used to mind his business but he also paid attention to every little detail happening around him. We see how despite coming from a lower background, he turns the tide against his masters and becomes a successful entrepreneur.
‘The White Tiger’ highlights several issues prevailing in our society, be it the practicing jobs according to the caste, discrimination, misbehaving with workers and servants and etc. It shows the cruel reality of our the world we live in where rich people get what they want by going to any lengths and performing measures. They don’t care for the fact that how other’s life would turn as a result of their deeds. Just imagine how many cases like these actually happens in our daily lives, and how several of them go cold without any proper investigation. It should strike a chord with the audience immediately as we’ve all experienced these cases in the society.
Also the idea which is plastered into a young brain of becoming a faithful and loyal servant just because he is from lower caste actually should raise several questions in the time of digital era. From the trailer, it seems like the movie has been shot beautifully and will be an explosive ride. Movies like these showcase the reality of the world we live in and it should educate the audience about such issues.
With ‘The White Tiger’, Netflix will showcase how a young man from nominal background and education turns the tide on his masters and becomes the master of his own.
The movie stars – Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Rajkummar Rao, Mahesh Manjrekar, Nalnesh Neel and others.
The White Tiger will be arriving on Netflix on
January 22nd 2021!