| Publication | Rating | Verdict | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | The Times of India | 2.0/5 | While applauding the film's novelty and decent VFX, it criticized the weak story and forgettable performances. "No sane person would risk his life and go looking for a tigress in a tiger reserve to seek revenge! It's unethical, illogical, immoral". | | Hindustan Times | Not Rated | Praised the film's novelty, editing, and computer graphics, concluding it was a "smartly executed film which deserves attention". | | Filmfare | Not Rated | Called it a "great bad film" with Hollywood-like production values and "genuinely great CGI," but acknowledged its flaws. | | Subhash K Jha | Positive | Praised the film's "visual swagger and splendour" and the "brilliant" photography. | | ABPLIVE | Negative | Criticized the film as being "only for brain dead". | | IMDb User | Mixed | Noted that the film is not a documentary but an "entertainer". |
The movie follows a linear progression of escalating conflict between humans and a legendary white tigress.
While Abhinav Shukla and Himarsha Venkatsamy received "decent" mentions, much of the remaining cast, including Nora Fatehi in her debut, were cited for "hamming" or being "forgettable". Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans (2014) - Plot - IMDb index of roar the tiger of sundarban
This report indexes the 2014 Indian Hindi-language film Roar: Tigers of the Sundarbans
The 2014 Indian adventure thriller stands as a unique attempt in Hindi cinema to explore the man-animal conflict through a high-octane lens. Directed by Kamal Sadanah and produced by Abis Rizvi, the film is known for its ambitious visual effects and its dedication to portraying the raw, dangerous beauty of the Sundarbans National Park . Movie Synopsis and Plot | Publication | Rating | Verdict | |
| Index No. | Title | Year | Producer | Key Feature | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 01 | Tigers of the Sundarbans | 1984 | BBC Natural World | First high-quality recording of underwater tiger vocalization. | | 02 | The Man-Eating Tigers of the Sundarbans | 2000 | Discovery Channel | Focused on the conflict with honey gatherers. | | 03 | Roar: The Tiger of Sundarban | 2011 | National Geographic | The primary target of the keyword; 45-minute documentary. | | 04 | Sundarbans: The Tiger’s Lair | 2016 | Animal Planet | Features 4K drone footage of tigers swimming. | | 05 | Index of Fear: The Roar | 2019 | Netflix (Our Planet II) | Includes a 12-minute chapter on acoustic ecology. |
One of the most talked-about aspects of "Roar" is its production. Director Kamal Sadanah and his crew, consisting of 150 members, ventured deep into the heart of the Sundarbans—a location he described as "a territory where men fear to venture". This region, known for being one of the most humid places on Earth and the largest mangrove forest in the world (spanning approximately 10,000 square kilometers), presented immense logistical challenges. The team spent five weeks on outdated ships and used 18 smaller boats for transportation and as mobile units. With 25 rangers on guard, the cast and crew had to move in groups at all times to avoid becoming prey to the reserve's man-eating tigers, which are known to attack lone individuals. | | Hindustan Times | Not Rated |
The Sundarbans is the largest tidal halophytic mangrove forest in the world. This UNESCO World Heritage site presents a harsh environment where land and water merge. For the tiger, this has necessitated a unique evolution. Here, the tiger is not merely a jungle predator; it is an amphibious hunter, known for swimming long distances through brackish water to patrol its territory.
Armed guards were required due to the constant threat of real man-eater tigers, snakes, and crocodiles.
The film's narrative relies heavily on environmental tension and a classic revenge trope set against a highly dangerous terrain.