“Chandu Champion,” released in 2024 and directed by Kabir Khan, is an Indian film that spans multiple genres including action, biography, drama, history, sport, and war. Starring Kartik Aaryan, Vijay Raaz, Bhuvan Arora, and a large ensemble cast, the movie portrays the remarkable true story of Chandrakant “Chandu” Patankar, known as “Chottu Tiger.” The film chronicles Chandu’s extraordinary life journey from humble beginnings in Maharashtra, where he started as a wrestler, to becoming a national hero and international athlete.
The narrative unfolds as Chandu faces numerous adversities with unwavering determination and resilience. He rises to prominence by representing India at international events, including the prestigious International Services Meet in Tokyo. His journey takes a dramatic turn when he participates in the Munich Olympics of 1972, where he confronts the infamous Black September terrorist attack.
“Chandu Champion” is a testament to Chandu Patankar’s indomitable spirit and his unyielding commitment to overcoming challenges. With a runtime of 142 minutes, the film offers a gripping portrayal of courage, patriotism, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
=== Movie/Series Info ===
Movie: Chandu Champion
Year: 2024
IMDb Rating: 8.3
Genres: Action / Biography / Drama / History / Sport / War
Language: Hindi
Director: Kabir Khan
Actors: Kartik Aaryan / Vijay Raaz / Bhuvan Arora / Yashpal Sharma / Rajpal Naurang Yadav / Aniruddh Dave / Shreyas Talpade / Sonali Kulkarni / Bhagyashri Borse / Ganesh Yadav / Hemant Choudhary / Brijendra Kala / Hemangi Kavi / Adonis Kapsalis / Olga Alexan / Manoj Anand / Gurpreet Bedi-Sondh / Sumana Bhattacharyya / Bogumila Bubiak / Shahan Chaudhry / Pushkaraj Chirputkar / Sandeep Choudhary / David Chrisman / Ritchi Edwards / Daniel Eghan / Ema Ekaete / Jean Luc Fontaine / Florbella Francisco-pedro / Ludovic Gautherin / Sonia Goswami / Amitabh Gupta / Antti Hakala / Dilnaz Irani / Kristin Jaap / Al James / Himanshu Jaykar / Elle Jones / Roshni Kaur / Surya Pratap Singh Kaurav / Mike Kelson / Ayan Khan / Valeria Kosmidis / Pallak Lalwani / David Kar Hing Lee / Rahul Mahajan / Preeti Malhotra / Michael McKenzie / Usman Mir / Bharat Mistri / Harsha Mistri / Mir Nounchi / Alienna Nova / Shyamraj Patil / Bhagyashree Patwardhan / John Polivka / Jagat Rawat / Christian PK Reeve / Lee River / Ed Robinson / Yuya Sato / Gheorghe Schitan / Jyoti Sharma / Vinita Sharma / Elena Skryabina / Dan A. Sultan / Irina Svecova / Serhat Tosun / Kevin Tran / Shivraj Walvekar / Stuart Whelan / Kento Yoshioka
Runtime: 142 min
Release Date: 14 Jun 2024 (Australia)
Country: India
Synopsis: “Chottu Tiger,” an absolutely terrific true story of a man who has lived possibly the most incredible life unknown to the world. An unbelievable tale of a man who kept bouncing back from one adversity after another with grit, determination and undying spirit. From wrestling in the rustic interiors of Maharashtra as a teenager, to representing India at the prestigious International Services Meet held in Tokyo, to fighting a War against Pakistan and getting disabled in that, to finally making it to the Grand Munich Olympics of 1972 and facing the Black September Terrorist attack.
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