Chandu Champion is a biopic movie based on the true story of Mr. Murlikant Petkar, the man who won the first-ever gold medal in Heidelberg, Germany, for the 50 m freestyle swimming. This biographical sports drama movie was written and directed by Kabir Khan, and produced by produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.
“Chandu Champion” was released on 14th June 2024. On the opening, Chnadu Champion collected 4.75 crore. Featuring by Kartik Aryan this movie hit on early and gained respect for Mr. Murlikant Petkar.
After being released Kartik Aryan got noticed for his epic transformation into “Chandu Champion” His low fat & Athletic body made him look like a real boxer. Kartik did a good job in the lead role as Murlikant Petkar.
Chandu Champion will drive you into the dream of a middle-class boy, who wants to participate and win the Gold Medal for India, in the Olympics. Nobody did not believe him and laughed at him when he expressed his dream of life. There were so many hurdles on the path, but to win the Gold Medal for India drive the little boy in every situation.
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Chandu Champion Movie Cast
Artist |
Role play as |
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Kartik Aaryan |
Murlikant Petkar |
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Vijay Raaz |
Tiger Ali |
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Brijendra Kala |
Prisnor |
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Rajpal Naurang Yadav |
Topaz |
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Shreyas Talpade |
Inspector Sachin Kamble |
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Adonis Kapsalis |
Carlos Pedroza |
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Sonali Kulkarni |
Reporter |
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Sonia Goswami |
Swimming Spectator |
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Elena Skryabina |
Swimming Spectator |
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Yashpal Sharma |
Major Uttam Singh |
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Aniruddh Dave |
Jagannath Petkar |
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Daniel Eghan |
Indian Army General Hari Singh |
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Hemant Choudhary |
Brigadier |
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Stuart Whelan |
Boxing Fan |
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Manoj Anand |
Indian diplomat |
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Ganesh Yadav |
Ganpat Bahu |
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Hemangi Kavi |
Murli’s Mother |
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Dilnaz Irani |
Nurse |
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Mike Keleson |
Sultan’s Coach |
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Bharat Mistri |
Indian Army General B.N. Chaudhri |
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Ed Robinson |
French Commentator |
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Vinita Sharma |
Indian Diplomat |
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Jagat Rawat |
Doctor |
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Roshni Kaur |
Swimming Spectator |
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Sandeep Choudhary |
Swimming Spectator |
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Shivraj Walvekar |
Swimming Spectator |
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Ritchi Edwards |
Runner 4 |
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Lee River |
Swimming Referee |
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Pushkaraj Chirputkar |
Constable |
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Gheorghe Schitan |
Police Officer (extra) |
Director- Kabir Khan, Writer-Kabir Khan, Producer- Sajid Nadiadwala, Production- Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Kabir Khan Films.
Chandu Champion Story Of Murlikant Petkar
In 1944 on 1st November Murlikat Petkar was born in a small village of Maharsta called Peth Islampur region of Sangli. Since his childhood, Murlikant Petkar had a dream of winning the gold medal for India. In early Mr.Petkar was fascinated by “Kusti”. He defeated the son of a landlord and had to leave his own village.
Later Mr. Petkar started working in the Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) in the Indian Army. This is the beginning of a new chapter of his life. From that, he met Tiger Ali, a trainer for boxing, and Mr. Petkar got the opportunity to represent India at the International Services Sports Meet in 1964 in Tokyo. He was so close to winning the championship for India but was defeated badly in the Final Round.
After Tokyo, he transferred to Secunderabad and Murlikant Petkar started hardcore training with Tiger Ali to be an Armour because he wanted to take participate in Nationals.
In 1969 in the war between India & Pakistan, unfortunately, he found himself in his darkest phase of life. During the war, he saved others’ lives but in a sudden bomb blast Mr, Petkar lost his ability to walk and got paralyzed.
Murlikant Petkar almost forgot about his dream after this incident, But his trainer Tiger Ali knew Petkar’s limit and will-power thus he pushed Petakar to his limits and suggested him to take participate in 50 m freestyle swimming in the Paralympic, in Heidelberg, Germany, in 1972.
In his Biopic “Chandu Champion” this inspiring scene was captured so nicely, that anybody would fall into tears. Mr. Petkar won the first-ever Gold Medal in Paralympics for the 50 m freestyle swimming.
This heart-wobbling story will nobody know if a film like “Chandu Champion” never made.
Awards
Year |
Awards |
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1965 |
RakshaMedal |
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1971 |
Best Swimmer Shield. |
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1973 |
GauravPadak |
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1975 |
Shiv Chattrapati Award. |
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1979 |
Krida Pratishthan |
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2018 |
Padma-Shree |
- National Awards- click here
- International Awards- click here
- State Awards- click here
FAQ
Who is Chandu Champion based on?
Chandu Champion is based on the true life story of Murlikant Petkarwho won the first-ever Paralympic gold medal in Heidelberg, Germany, for the 50 m freestyle swimming.
Is Chandu Champion a hit?
On the first day 4.67 cores and till now nearly 33.65 cores in the first five days after being released.
What is the budget of Chandu Champion?
120 cores.
What is the first-day collection of Chandu Champion?
5.4 Core.
Who was the Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar?
Murlikant Petkar was the first-ever gold medalist for 50m freestyle swimming, in 1972.
Who is the real-life Chandu champion?
Murlikant Petkar.
What is Murlikant Petkar’s disability?
in the 1965 Indo-Pak war Mr. Petkar sustained many gun wounds which left him paralyzed. Petkar said, “One bullet still remains lodged in my spine as a reminder. I spent 16 months in various hospitals, fighting a battle for my recovery. The doctors suggested I take up swimming to help my recovery. It soon became my passion,”.
Conclusion
After watching the movie we will feel proud to have an unsung hero and champion like Murlikant Petkar. No doubt it’s an inspiring story lot of things are there to learn and to implement in life. Sir Murlikant Petkar taught us how to fight for our own dreams. Dreams and success don’t come without sacrifices, we have to be prepared for sacrifices in life.
Self-belief and determination will lead anyone from zero to a hero. Despite being paralyzed Mr. Petkar was not ready to give up. In life also we are just depressed over simple things and let things happen as it is. We didn’t take any action to improve our mistakes. Rather than we just pretend to be ok with it.
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