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M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
2016
· Movie
· 190 min
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MEANRANK
78/100
Where it ranks
- Mean Score #900
- IMDb #358
- Letterboxd #1735
- Trakt #735
Every rating
This biopic traces the life of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, from his childhood in Ranchi to becoming the celebrated captain of the Indian national cricket team. The film focuses on his struggles, his unique playing style, his personal sacrifices, and the pivotal moments that led to India winning the 2011 Cricket World Cup.
Details
- Director
- Neeraj Pandey
- Writers
- Dilip Jha, Nandu Kamte, Neeraj Pandey
- Released
- 30 September 2016
- Country
- India
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 190 min
- Awards
- 10 wins, 27 nominations
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Cast
Full cast (28) →
Awards & nominations
See all 37 →2 major awards won · 10 wins from 37 nominations across 8 ceremonies
| International Indian Film Academy Awards 2017 | Star Debut of the Year – Female | Disha Patani | Winner |
| International Indian Film Academy Awards 2017 | Best Supporting Actor | Anupam Kher | Winner |
| International Indian Film Academy Awards 2017 | Best Supporting Actress | Disha Patani | Nominee |
| International Indian Film Academy Awards 2017 | Best Film | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Nominee |
| International Indian Film Academy Awards 2017 | Best Director | Neeraj Pandey | Nominee |
| International Indian Film Academy Awards 2017 | Best Actor | Sushant Singh Rajput | Nominee |
| International Indian Film Academy Awards 2017 | Best Male Playback Singer | Armaan Malik – (for "Besabriyaan") | Nominee |
| International Indian Film Academy Awards 2017 | Best Music Director | Amaal Mallik | Nominee |
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International Indian Film Academy Awards
8 nominations, 2 won
| Best Supporting Actor | Anupam Kher | Winner |
| Star Debut of the Year – Female | Disha Patani | Winner |
| Best Actor | Sushant Singh Rajput | Nominee |
| Best Director | Neeraj Pandey | Nominee |
| Best Film | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Nominee |
| Best Male Playback Singer | Armaan Malik – (for "Besabriyaan") | Nominee |
| Best Music Director | Amaal Mallik | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actress | Disha Patani | Nominee |
Screen Awards
3 nominations, 3 won
| Best Actor (Critics) | Sushant Singh Rajput | Winner |
| Best Female Debut | Disha Patani | Winner |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Palak Muchhal – (for "Kaun Tujhe") | Winner |
BIG ZEE Entertainment Awards
6 nominations, 2 won
| Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut – Female | Disha Patani | Winner |
| Most Entertaining Actor in a Drama Film – Male | Sushant Singh Rajput | Winner |
| Most Entertaining Actor (Film) – Male | Sushant Singh Rajput | Nominee |
| Most Entertaining Actor in a Drama Film – Female | Disha Patani | Nominee |
| Most Entertaining Drama Film | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Nominee |
| Most Entertaining Singer (Female) | Palak Muchhal – (for " Kaun Tujhe ") | Nominee |
Stardust Awards
7 nominations, 1 won
| Best Debut Female | Disha Patani | Winner |
| Best Actor | Sushant Singh Rajput | Nominee |
| Best Director | Neeraj Pandey | Nominee |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Palak Muchhal – (for "Kaun Tujhe") | Nominee |
| Best Film of the Year | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Nominee |
| Best Music Director | Amaal Mallik | Nominee |
| Best Supporting Actor | Anupam Kher | Nominee |
News18 Movie Awards
3 nominations, 1 won
| Best Playback Singer (Female) | Palak Muchhal – (for " Kaun Tujhe ") | Winner |
| Best Actor | Sushant Singh Rajput | Nominee |
| Best Debut (Female) | Disha Patani | Nominee |
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
2 nominations, 1 won
| Best Actor | Sushant Singh Rajput | Winner |
| Best Film | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Nominee |
Zee Cine Awards
6 nominations
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male | Anupam Kher | Nominee |
| Best Actor – Male | Sushant Singh Rajput | Nominee |
| Best Director | Neeraj Pandey | Nominee |
| Best Film | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Nominee |
| Critics Award for Best Actor – Male | Sushant Singh Rajput | Nominee |
| Critics Award for Best Film | M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story | Nominee |
Filmfare Awards
2 nominations
| Best Actor | Sushant Singh Rajput | Nominee |
| Best Female Playback Singer | Palak Muchhal – (for "Kaun Tujhe") | Nominee |