Dangal
Mahavir Singh Phogat, a former wrestler, decides to fulfill his dream of winning a gold medal for his country by training his daughters for the Commonwealth Games despite the existing social stigmas.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari · Action · Biography · Drama · 161 min · 2016
Trailer
Director
Nitesh Tiwari
Writer
Nitesh Tiwari, Piyush Gupta, Shreyas Jain, Nikhil Mehrotra
Studio
Aamir Khan Productions / Walt Disney Pictures India
Release
21 Dec 2016
Runtime
161 min
Genres
Action, Biography, Drama
Full Plot
Biopic of Mahavir Singh Phogat, who taught wrestling to his daughters Babita Kumari and Geeta Phogat. Geeta Phogat was India's first female wrestler to win at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, where she won the gold medal (55 kg) while her sister Babita Kumari won the silver (51 kg).
Cast & Characters
Daya Shobha Kaur – Mahavir's wife
Sakshi Tanwar
Geeta Phogat – Mahavir's eldest daughter
Fatima Sana Shaikh
Child Geeta
Zaira Wasim
Babita Kumari – Mahavir's second daughter
Sanya Malhotra
Child Babita
Suhani Bhatnagar
Omkar Singh Phogat (Also narrator) – Rajpal's son; Mahavir's nephew
Aparshakti Khurana
Teenage Omkar
Ritvik Sahore
Sunita
Ishika Gagneja
Child Ritu Phogat – Mahavir's third daughter
Ananya Sharma
Child Sangeeta Phogat – Mahavir's youngest daughter
Lakshita Goyal
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $10.4M, Dangal has grossed $311.0M worldwide — about 29.9x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Aamir Khan appears in 11 films in our catalog, including PK, Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Dangal grossed ₹716 crore after its initial run.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Dangal holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (239,462 votes), 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (239,462 votes), 89% on Rotten Tomatoes), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dangal's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Dangal holds a 89% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Dangal's IMDb rating?+
Dangal has a 8.3/10 rating on IMDb from 239,462 votes.
Is Dangal good? What are critics saying?+
Dangal holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (239,462 votes), 89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
How long is Dangal?+
Dangal has a runtime of 161 min.
Who directed Dangal?+
Dangal was directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
Where can I watch Dangal?+
Dangal is available to stream, rent, or buy on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The film has received positive reviews, with many praising its inspiring true story and portrayal of overcoming obstacles to achieve a dream. Some reviewers have noted that the trailer had "goosebumps" due to its energetic and motivational tone. However, others have criticized the movie's length and predictability as it progresses.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
An inspiring feel-good true story about fighting for a dream that only you can see. Most importantly this movie dares to put up a fight fighting against old Indian traditions and female prejudice. Two daughters overcome heavy obstacles to become world famous Indian wrestlers, wit…
Too long, too predictable and too slow. After the 161 minutes were over, I didn't hold anything majorly negative about <em>'Dangal'</em> as it does improve as it goes on. However, the first chunk of this film is yawnful, with the story falling to initially inspire - just a guide…
r96sk · 6/10
From the trailer's comments
Sultan was a story about a man wants to win Gold was for a love of a woman. Dangal is a story about a man who wants his children to Gold for the love of his country!
@ItsMe_Sam · 1866 likes"One roar of the lion silences the bleating of a thousand sheep." well damn
@melmontana0 · 215 likesDangal success 50% =story +other acting 50%=amir unimaginable efforts +bgm+national anthem scene at the end 🇮🇳💪
@nivashraina03 · 456 likesAfter so long watching this trailer still gives me goosebumps
@DrKden · 1183 likesMAN THAT BODY TRANSFORMATION FOR REAL?
@RaMbOrObIn100 · 912 likesThe best Indian movie I've ever seen Thanx from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 🇮🇳 ♥️
@sulaimannasser7716 · 1064 likesHere in Philippines dangal means Honor, Integrity , so wow I'm gonna be watching this with my family
@jerueljaymacabale4765 · 709 likesStill appreciating the movie in 2020. Love from Kenya
@winniemulongop5359 · 970 likes
