Kartik Aaryan’s 2024 Movie Chandu Champion: Cast, Release Date, Budget & More
Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming movie, Chandu Champion, is one of the most highly anticipated films of 2024. From the actor’s massive body transformation to the real-life inspiration behind the film, viewers eagerly await its release. As the premiere date draws near, here’s everything you need to know about the release date, cast, budget, OTT details, and more.
Chandu Champion release date, plot, cast, runtime & more
Chandu Champion is slated to hit theaters on June 14, 2024. The film promises to be a one-of-a-kind biopic, with Kartik Aaryan taking on one of his most challenging roles to date. He will be seen stepping into the shoes of Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold medalist.
The much-awaited trailer gave a glimpse of what the upcoming film is going to be all about. The storyline follows the life of Murlikant Petkar, a man who overcame incredible odds to achieve greatness. In detail, the trailer reveals Kartik Aaryan’s character, from his youthful aspirations in a small village to his trials as a soldier, his career as a boxer, and his eventual triumph as a Paralympic gold medalist.
The snippets highlight significant moments, including Petkar’s experiences in the Indian Army, his perseverance through severe injuries sustained during the 1965 war, and his relentless drive to succeed despite numerous challenges.
Additionally, Kartik Aaryan underwent a dramatic physical transformation for the role, reducing his body fat from 39% to 7%. The director of the movie, Kabir Khan, praised the actor’s dedication. He commented, “The story of Chandu Champion is an incredibly inspiring true story but the journey that Kartik went through to become this champion is no less inspiring.”
Furthermore, the film boasts a stellar cast, including Bhuvan Arora, Yashpal Sharma, Rajpal Yadav, and Aniruddh Dave. Additionally, Vijay Raaz, Palak Lalwani, Bhagyashri Borse, Adonis Kapsalis, and Hemangi Kavi round up the ensemble. The movie’s reported budget ranges between $8 million and $16 million, with a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming movie OTT release details, true story & more
As excitement builds for the theatrical release, many fans are also keen to know when Chandu Champion will be available on OTT platforms. However, the specific details are still under wraps. Meanwhile, it’s speculated that the film will be available on Amazon Prime Video or ZEE5. The logos of Prime Video and Zee Studio are mentioned in the film’s poster.
The OTT release date will likely depend on the film’s box-office performance. A successful run could delay the digital release, whereas a sooner release can be expected if the film underperforms.
As mentioned earlier, Kartik Aaryan’s Chandu Champion is based on the life of Murlikant Petkar. His journey from being a boxer and soldier to becoming a Paralympic gold medalist is nothing short of extraordinary. Apart from showcasing his life’s journey, the movie will also highlight Petkar’s transformation after sustaining severe injuries during the 1965 Indo-Pak war.
Director Kabir Khan also gave a sneak peek into the core of the film and why it came to be. “It’s an amazing story of a man who refused to give up and when you read it, you feel so inspired and motivated. I felt that this story has to be told to this country because it’s a hero that we’ve completely forgotten,” he shared.
When asked how Chandu Champion differs from other sports biopics, Kartik Aaryan shared, “This is not just a sports biopic. It’s more of a human story about achieving goals despite all shortcomings; it’s a very emotional journey. It’s a story of every Indian and extremely relatable.”
Overall, Kartik Aaryan’s upcoming movie promises to be deeply inspiring. Hence, as the release date nears, anticipation continues to build.
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