Women’s cricket finds its place on celluloid yet again

At a time when women’s cricket in India is finally receiving long-overdue recognition, a feature film celebrates the timeless joy of playing the sport — wherever you are. Set in the Indian diaspora neighbourhoods of San Francisco, Kirandeep Karnati’s Boundaries follows a group of women who come together to play cricket, reclaiming their space in society and discovering joy through sport, with equal support from family and friends.
MY WIFE’S DECISION TO JOIN A COMMUNITY CRICKET TEAM INSPIRED THIS STORY: KIRANDEEP
“The film follows twelve women, each facing her own personal boundaries — age, cultural expectations, body image, and family responsibilities — and shows how they step beyond them with the support of their community,” shares Kirandeep. The inspiration behind Boundaries, he explains, came from his wife. After years away from competitive sport, she joined a community cricket team, and the transformation was strik ing. “Her mood, fitness, and even the way our kids responded changed. My son once said, ‘It’s okay, mommy, you can win next time.’ That became the essence of the film — the thrill of participating, of giving your best, and of trying again,” he says.
I JUMPED AT THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE A PART OF A FILM ON WOMEN’S CRICKET: RAJEEV RAVINDRANATHAN
Advertising professional and actor Rajeev Ravindranathan, known for his roles in 3 Idiots, English Vinglish, Rocketry and Chup, found an in stant connection with Boundaries. For Rajeev, saying yes to the film was instinctive. “I jumped at it,” he says. “It wasn’t just the location. The story of women’s Prejudices, language barriers, or age differences fades away when there’s passion and camaraderie– Rajeev Ravindranathan's cricket immediately intrigued me. It’s a narrative that hasn’t been explored enough, and I genuinely enjoyed both the script and my character,” he adds. In the film, Rajeev plays the sutradar — a jack-of-all-trades catalyst who sets the story in motion by proposing a women’s cricket tournament. “I pop in, commentate during matches, and nudge the narrative forward,” he says, adding, “But the heart of the film belongs to the women. They bond, face their challenges, and lift each other up. Whether they win or lose is secondary; it’s the journey that truly matters.”
MEN DON’T WAIT FOR STADIUMS TO PLAY CRICKET; WOMEN CAN DO THE SAME: KIRANDEEP
Kirandeep hopes the film encourages women to believe that sport can be played anywhere. “Men don’t wait for stadiums — they play in streets, parks, or backyards. Women can do the same. It’s about reclaiming space, excitement and passion, even in small ways. It’s also about taking care of one’s health, nurturing energy, and inspiring the next generation — because children look up to both their mothers and fathers,” he asserts. Rajeev believes the film’s universal appeal lies in its simplicity. “Prejudices, language barriers, or age differences fade away when there’s passion and camaraderie,” he says.