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Dangal(2016)

8.4/10
Hindi161 mins

Dangal (2016) is a 161-minute Hindi film directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Starring Rajkummar Rao, Aamir Khan and Sakshi Tanwar. With an audience rating of 8.4/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, Dangal stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2016.

Director:Nitesh Tiwari
Mood:
emotionalinspiringuplifting

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
OTT Release Date
23 March 2017
Theatrical Release
23 December 2016
Director
Nitesh Tiwari
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 41m
GudVibe Rating
8.4/10

Storyline

A father trains his two daughters to become champion wrestlers. Their journey takes them from a small village to competing on the world stage.

A father's dream, his daughters' fight for glory.

Film Details

8.4Rating
161Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date23 December 2016
Also Known As摔跤吧!爸爸 · Dangal Yuddham · 당갈 · Dangal · Dangal · 打死不離三父女 · דנגאל

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringuplifting
Themes
familyidentityjusticesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor3
Rewatchability5

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • Aamir Khan gained 25 kilograms to play the older version of Mahavir Singh Phogat.
  • The real-life Phogat sisters trained the actresses for over eight months to perfect their wrestling moves.
  • The film's wrestling scenes were shot using real competitive wrestlers as body doubles for complex throws.
  • It became the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide at the time of its release, surpassing 'PK'.
  • The child actors playing young Geeta and Babita were selected from a wrestling academy in Haryana.
  • Aamir Khan insisted on using minimal makeup and prosthetics to keep his aging look authentic.
  • The movie's title 'Dangal' refers to the traditional Indian wrestling competition held in a clay pit.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Dangal

Frequently Asked Questions