Synopsis
A documentary about a man who impersonates a wise Indian Guru and builds a following in Arizona. At the height of his popularity, the Guru Kumaré must reveal his true identity to his disciples and unveil his greatest teaching of all.
Scores
Overall Score
44.5
Popularity Percentile (Year)
39.5%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
35.5%
Review Aggregate
71.5
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 25 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize satirical, funny, emotional. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
satiricalfunnyemotionallightheartedsuspensefulthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikram Gandhi | 2012 | $2,000 | $3,000 | (est) |
| Purva Bedi | 2012 | $1,000 | $2,000 | (est) |
| Kristen Calgaro | 2012 | $1,000 | $1,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score60.0
RT critic review count25
Rotten Tomatoes audience score82.0
RT audience rating count1,000
IMDb rating7.5
IMDb votes5,366
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2012 | $132,160 | $180,569 |
| International | 2012 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2012 | $132,160 | $180,569 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2012 | $66,080 | $90,284 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2012 | $1,791,000 | $2,447,024 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2012 | $805,000 | $1,099,863 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2012 | $2,839,000 | $3,878,895 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2012 | $7,014,000 | $9,583,152 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2012 | $66,080 | $90,284 |
| Total Revenues | 2012 | $12,581,160 | $17,189,503 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2012 | $250,000 (est) | $341,572 (est) |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2012 | $106,000 (est) | $144,827 (est) |
| Participations | 2012 | $503,000 | $687,243 |
| Residuals ? | 2012 | $821,000 | $1,121,723 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2012 | $50,000 | $68,314 |
| Total Expenses | 2012 | $1,730,000 | $2,363,680 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2012 | $10,851,160 | $14,825,823 |
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