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The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018)

★ 6.8PG-13100 min

2018 film by Ken Scott

The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir is a 2018 adventure comedy film directed by Ken Scott and written by Scott, Romain Puertolas, and Luc Bossi. It is based on the French novel The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe by Puertolas. The film stars Dhanush in the lead role, with Bérénice Bejo, Erin Moriarty, Barkhad Abdi, Gérard Jugnot, and Ben Miller as the supporting cast. The premise follows a street magician from Mumbai who embarks on a global journey to find his father. The film was shot in India, Belgium, France and Italy. This film marked Dhanush's international debut.

The film released in France on 30 May 2018 and in India, USA, Canada, Singapore and Malaysia on 21 June 2019. Alongside the English original version, a subtitled French version and a Tamil dubbed version was released owing to the popularity of Dhanush.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir about?
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018) — Ajatashatru Lavash Patel has lived all his life in a small Mumbai neighborhood tricking people with street magic and performing as a 'fakir' who can do impossible miracles. After his mother's untimely death, he sets out on a journey to find his father and rise from poverty.
Is The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.