Chandu Champion scored in flying colors on its first day of release
The initial reviews for Kartik Aaryan’s highly anticipated film ‘Chandu Champion,’ a sports biopic about India’s first Paralympics gold medalist Murlikant Petkar, have been overwhelmingly positive.
Released on June 14, Chandu Champion has garnered praise for Aaryan’s performance, with many calling it his best yet. Attendees of a special screening hosted by director Kabir Khan shared their thoughts on social media, lauding the film and Aaryan’s portrayal. One reviewer praised the film for its emotional depth and inspiring story, noting, “Chandu Champion makes you laugh, it makes you cry, it makes you believe in yourself. It’s an extraordinary film by Kabir Khan. The true journey of Murlikant Petkar has been drafted in such a way that there is hardly any moment for the audience to feel left out. The movie grows further and overall turns out to be an excellent film.” Praises were also extended to the supporting cast, including Vijay Raaz, Yashpal Sharma, and Rajpal Yadav, who brought smiles to the audience’s faces. The performance of the child actor who played young Chandu was also highlighted as “simply superlative.”
Another user described ‘Chandu Champion’ as one of the finest films of 2024, appreciating its honest storytelling and detailed exploration of Petkar’s life. The review highlighted the film’s portrayal of Petkar’s journey from his village to the army, his struggles with injuries, and his ultimate success at the Paralympics. The story was described as “extremely inspiring, emotional, and powerful.” Specific scenes, such as the war sequence, were noted for their brilliance, and Aaryan’s casting was deemed perfect despite initial doubts. “Kartik Aaryan delivers the career-best performance with ‘Chandu Champion.’ With every film, he shows his tremendous talent as an actor. He got into the skin of the character. After watching ‘Chandu Champion,’ you will never be able to imagine anyone but Kartik Aaryan as Murlikant Petkar,” stated another review. Overall, ‘Chandu Champion’ has been received as a triumphant biopic, with Aaryan’s performance being a standout element. The film’s ability to engage and move its audience suggests it may become a significant highlight of 2024 cinema.
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