The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir is an adventure comedy film that was released in theatres on March 30, 2018. The movie has been available for overseas audiences, and after almost seven years, it is streaming in the Indian market. The film marks Dhanush’s Hollywood debut and is inspired by Romain Puertolas’s French novel The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe.
Where to watch it in India?
The film, which is directed by Ken Scott, is now available in Telugu on the Aha OTT platform. Despite its modest theatrical run, the film received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Dhanush’s character in the film. However, the film didn’t create much impact at the box office, earning only USD 3.26 million worldwide, which is Rs 279.82.
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir’s plot summary
The film centres around a magician named Ajatashatru “Aja” Lavesh Patel (Dhanush), who is from Mumbai. The film shows how he tricks people into believing that he possesses special magical powers and narrates his story to three kids who are about to go to jail. However, his life turns upside down when Aja loses his mother and he embarks on a journey to meet his estranged father in Paris, using a fake €100 note. What happens next is revealed in the film.
Powerhouse behind The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir
The film features numerous talented actors, including Dhanush as Ajatashatru “Aja” Lavash Patel, Berenice Bejo as Nelly Marnay, Barkhad Abdi as Wiraj, Gerard Jugnot as Gustave Palourde, Sarah-Jeanne Labrosse as Rose, Harshad Kumar as a vegetable vendor, and Romain Puertolas as Thomas Gregoire, among others. Romain Puertolas, Ken Scott, and Luc Bossi wrote the screenplay. It is produced by Luc Bossi, Jaime Mateus-Tique, Jon Goldman, Saurabh Gupta, Aditi Anand, Gregoire Lassalle, Gulzar Chahal, and Genevieve Lema
