The biographical sports drama, Chandu Champion, released in theatres today, June 14. According to critics, Kartik Aaryan delivers an outstanding portrayal of Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold medallist, in Kabir Khan’s directorial. This film captures Muralikant’s incredible journey from a soldier severely injured in the 1965 India-Pakistan war to his historic victory at the 1972 Paralympics in Heidelberg. Kartik’s performance has garnered widespread acclaim, with critics lauding it as his ‘career-best’. Chandu Champion Screening: Kartik Aaryan-Kabir Khan’s Biographical Drama Leaves Real-Life ‘Chandu Champion’ Murlikant Petkar Teary-Eyed (Watch Video).

Kartik Aaryan’s transformation into Muralikant Petekar is both compelling and inspiring, capturing his perseverance and indomitable spirit. Kabir Khan’s direction and storytelling further elevate the film, making Chandu Champion a powerful tribute to one of India's ‘Champion’. Read on to know what critics have said about the film and the lead’s performance.

The Indian Express – The inspiring-but-forgotten story of Murlikant Petkar, the first Indian to win a paralympic swimming gold (Heidelberg, 1972), fits right into Khan’s filmography. It also fits into resurrecting the lost-in-the-mists-of-time hero theme, which has also been getting a lot of airing recently.

India Today –  Kartik shows he is as capable of being a tough yet tender, dedicated and sincere athlete as he is of being a goofy lover on-screen. The actor needs to be applauded for his versatility and conviction at acing whatever comes his way, a quality missing in his contemporaries.

Film Companion – Kartik shows he is as capable of being a tough yet tender, dedicated and sincere athlete as he is of being a goofy lover on-screen. The actor needs to be applauded for his versatility and conviction at acing whatever comes his way, a quality missing in his contemporaries.

Mint – Kartik shows he is as capable of being a tough yet tender, dedicated and sincere athlete as he is of being a goofy lover on-screen. The actor needs to be applauded for his versatility and conviction at acing whatever comes his way, a quality missing in his contemporaries.

India TV – Kartik Aaryan does a commendable job of playing a complex character. His eagerness, honesty, his curiosity are clearly visible in playing the character of Murlikant. Compared to previous films, Kartik Aaryan's acting skills in Chandu Champion is something people are going to remember for a long time.

Chandu Champion is produced under the banners of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Kabir Khan Films. The film also features Bhuvan Arora, Vijay Raaz, Rajpal Yadav among others in pivotal roles.

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