Sumō on India’s Silver Screen: Retired Wrestler Puts Comic Spin on Japan’s National Sport

Tashiro Yoshinori made his film debut in the Tamil-language movie Sumo.

Posters for the Tamil-language film Sumo. (Courtesy Vels Film International)

The plush interior of Tashiro’s on-set trailer. (© Tashiro Yoshinori)

Large crowds of extras gather for outdoor scenes during the filming of Sumo. (© Tashiro Yoshinori)

Tashiro says his performance in Sumo has led to roles in other international films.