Konkona Sen Sharma
recently joined the chorus of praise for the acclaimed sports drama ‘Challengers’, starring
Zendaya
,
Josh O’Connor
, and Mike Faist.
Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the film has not only garnered widespread acclaim from viewers but has also dominated the American box office.
Sharing her enthusiasm for the tennis-centric thriller, Konkona took to her Instagram story to commend the film, expressing, “Loved watching this romantic thriller! What a fun ride!” She further heightened her praise by adding a snippet of the film’s soundtrack to her story update.
In ‘Challengers’, Zendaya portrays the character of Tashi, a former tennis prodigy-turned-coach who retired due to injury. She subsequently assists her husband, played by Mike Faist, in preparing for a crucial tennis match. However, the game pits them against Josh O’Connor’s character, Tashi’s former lover and Faist’s one-time best friend, adding layers of tension and intrigue to the narrative.
‘Challengers’ hit the big screens on April 26 and was welcomed with good reviews from the audiences.
On the professional front, Konkona recently appeared in
Abhishek Chaubey
’s series ‘Killer Soup’. She is set to feature in
Anurag Basu
’s ‘Metro…In Dino’.
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