Mission Mangal(2019)
A team of Indian scientists at ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) take on the extraordinary task of successfully sending a satellite into the orbit of planet Mars in a country's maiden attempt.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 2019
- Director
- Jagan Shakti
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
A team of Indian space scientists takes on the huge challenge of sending a satellite to Mars. It's the country's very first attempt at such a mission. The story follows their determined effort to make this historic journey a success.
“A team's impossible dream to reach Mars.”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Mission Mangal
Cast reunions in this film: Akshay Kumar & Sonakshi Sinha (6 films together), Taapsee Pannu & Akshay Kumar (3 films together), Taapsee Pannu & Amit Trivedi (3 films together), Vidya Balan & Akshay Kumar (2 films together), and Vidya Balan & Amit Trivedi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Mission Mars' before being changed to 'Mission Mangal'.
- It was the first Hindi film to be shot inside the actual ISRO control room in Bengaluru.
- Akshay Kumar's character is loosely inspired by real-life ISRO scientist Ritu Karidhal.
- The movie's budget was around 30 crore rupees, but it earned over 200 crore rupees worldwide.
- Director Jagan Shakti was a former assistant to filmmaker R. Balki before this debut.
- The film's release date was moved to avoid clashing with India's Independence Day celebrations.
- A special screening was held for ISRO scientists, who praised its realistic portrayal.
