Panga(2020)

Storyline

A former kabaddi champion decides to return to the sport after starting a family. With the support of her husband and son, she trains to make a comeback and chase her dream. The story shows her balancing family life with the challenges of returning to professional athletics.

“A mother's comeback, fueled by family's love.”

Vibe & Tags

Cast & Crew

#1

J

Jay I PatelPhotographer

→#2

Kangana RanautJaya Nigam

→#3

D

Deepak AgarwalClerk

→#4

R

Rajesh TailangNational Coach Sinha

→#5

Richa ChaddaMeenu

→#6

Y

Yagya BhasinAditya Nigam

→#7

Y

Yudhishtir UrsSupporting Actor

→#8

J

Jassie GillPrashant Shrivastava

→#9

A

Archit PatelPhotographer

→#10

A

Ankit BalharaMusic Director

→#11

Ashwiny Iyer TiwariDirector

→

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Panga

Cast reunions in this film: Ehsaan Noorani & Loy Mendonsa (2 films together), Ehsaan Noorani & Shankar Mahadevan (2 films together), Loy Mendonsa & Shankar Mahadevan (2 films together), and Ankit Balhara & Sanchit Balhara (2 films together).

Trivia

• The film's title 'Panga' is a Hindi slang word meaning 'to pick a fight' or 'to take on a challenge', reflecting the protagonist's struggle.
• Director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari spent time with real-life national kabaddi players to understand their lives and training routines.
• Actress Kangana Ranaut performed many of her own kabaddi stunts after undergoing intensive physical training for the role.
• The film's soundtrack includes a song called 'Jugnu' sung by Vishal Mishra, which became popular for its motivational lyrics.
• Despite positive reviews, 'Panga' had a modest box office performance, earning less than many big-budget Bollywood releases that year.
• The movie highlights the sport of kabaddi, which is indigenous to India and featured in the Asian Games, bringing it wider attention.
• Richa Chadha's character as a supportive friend was praised for adding warmth and humor to the film's emotional story.