Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan, is a biographical drama inspired by the life of India's first Paralympic swimmer, Murlikant Petkar. Aaryan takes on the titular role, portraying Petkar's journey that undoubtedly demanded immense physical and mental transformation. The trailer throws us into 1967, two years after a war injury knocks Chandu unconscious. We then embark on an emotional rollercoaster. A flashback reveals a young Chandu declaring his wrestling dreams to his teacher. Met with taunts and the mocking nickname "Chandu Champion," we see the spark that ignites his determination. This glimpse into his past hints at a journey of overcoming challenges and erasing that derisive label, setting the stage for a powerful story.
Chandu Champion, co-produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan, releases on June 14, 2024.
Public reaction on twitter:
KARTIK AARYAN AS ‘CHANDU CHAMPION’: TRAILER IS HERE… 14 JUNE RELEASE… This looks F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C… Team #ChanduChampion - starring #KartikAaryan in title role - drops #ChanduChampionTrailer.
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 18, 2024
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Jointly produced by #SajidNadiadwala and #KabirKhan,… pic.twitter.com/2DIE8sP6SG
Kartik Aryan's Next #ChanduChampionTrailer #KartikAryan #Bengaluru #BibhavKumar #ByeByePandian #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/RUWFjj16v1
— RAJAN RAI (@merajanrai) May 18, 2024
Against all odds, one man's courage will change everything 🔥💪🏻#ChanduChampionTrailer OUT NOW!https://t.co/mLsqGfSKVY… #ChanduChampion releasing in cinemas on 14th June, 2024#SajidNadiadwala #KabirKhan @TheAaryanKartik @NGEMovies @TSeries @PenMovies @WardaNadiadwala pic.twitter.com/NSwUioBlXh
— Tanmay Agrawal ✨ (@tanmayoffical) May 18, 2024
5 Key Takeaways from #ChanduChampionTrailer: @TheAaryanKartik
— Bollywood Talkies (@bolly_talkies) May 18, 2024
1. 2hrs of just KA on screen is going to be a sure short experience for the fans! The body transformation is crazy. #ChanduChampion
2. This is #KartikAaryan’s Massy-ier version of Bhaag Milkha and Dangal
3. You can… pic.twitter.com/Ll9GwecOry
A policewoman in Gwalior waiting to give #KartikAaryan this rose after #ChanduChampionTrailer launch🥹 My man earned this love🥰 pic.twitter.com/jHWZQKJdy7
— champion’swifey (@kartikgreatest) May 18, 2024