Hindi Zee 5 Unveils Trailer of Jio Studios, Fresh Lime Films and MA+TH Entertainment Networks’ Sumo Didi, A powerful story of grit, resilience, and breaking Stereotypes!

Inspired by the remarkable journey of Hetal Dave, India’s first professional female sumo wrestler, the film follows a woman who turns what the world sees as her limitation into her greatest strength

National, October 9 2026: In a world where women are often expected to fit into predefined ideas of strength, beauty and success, Hindi Zee 5 has unveiled the trailer of Jio Studios, Fresh Lime Films and MA+TH Entertainment Networks’ Sumo Didi, an inspiring sports biopic based on the extraordinary life of Hetal Dave, India’s first professional female sumo wrestler. Produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Akash Chawla, Arunava Sengupta and Amit Chandrra. the film is directed by Jayant Rohatgi and stars Shriyam Bhagnani in the titular role alongside Chaitnya Sharma and will premiere exclusively on Hindi Zee 5 on 23rd October 2026.

At its heart, Sumo Didi is the story of a woman who refuses to let society define what she can become. As Hetal finds her calling in the unconventional world of sumo wrestling, she embarks on a journey that challenges perceptions around women, their bodies and their abilities. Shriyam Bhagnani steps into the demanding role of Hetal Dave, bringing alive her determination and emotional journey, with Chaitnya Sharma, Anubha Fatehpuriya, Nitesh Pandey, Raghav Dhir and Meenal Kapoor also featuring in the film. Sumo Didi is shot real location in Japan, Kolkata and Mumbai.

The film has also travelled to prestigious international film festivals, including the Tokyo International Film Festival and Palm Springs International Film Festival.

Trailer link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJL9MdogzTk