Rating : ****
One of the maximum awaited films of 2024, 'Chandu Champion’, mutually produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan, subsequently released today. When you hear Kartik Aaryan as Murlikant Petkar announcing, 'I am no longer Chandu, I am a Champion', you may experience the grit and determination in his voice. In this sports biopic, Kartik Aaryan and Kabir Khan have provided the tale of Murlikant Petkar accomplishing his milestone after a great deal warfare. Produced by means of Nadiadwala Grandsons, the film will take you to the timeline of the 1970s when Murlikant Petkar subsequently reached his destination to end up a Paralympic Champion.

Story
The movie begins with the 1965 warfare wherein Murlikant Petkar is gunned down. The scene then cuts to forty years later whilst an antique guy involves the police station to report a case of fraud towards the President of India. Several questions begin to rise up: Who is Murlikant, what does he do, and why did he document this example? With these questions, the story goes right into a flashback, where the young Murlikant Petkar is in awe of seeing a wrestler who won an Olympic medal in wrestling. His ambition and dream of becoming a wrestler get mocked with the aid of people and later will become a guffawing stock among his friends and villagers. Several catchy songs set up in this film, will without a doubt bring a smile on your face. 

Filmmaker Kabir Khan has perfectly used each song. Each song has a backdrop and tells the story thru its lyrics. The initial war of Murlikant will remind you of the film Bhaag Milka Bhaag. The tale movements ahead when a infant grows up and joins the navy, but on the same time, he also has a goal of triumphing an Olympic gold medal sooner or later. Despite getting hit by way of nine bullets, and trying suicide after losing his one and handiest buddy, he survives. With one bullet in his body, he nonetheless turns into the primary Indian to win the gold medal in the Paralympics. Kartik Aaryan's tale of Chandu Champion is a heartwarming story which showcases that anything can be carried out with passion and resolution. 

Acting
Kartik Aaryan does a commendable task of playing a complicated character. His eagerness, honesty, his curiosity are truly seen in gambling the character of Murlikant. Compared to previous movies, Kartik Aaryan's performing capabilities in Chandu Champion is some thing humans are going to don't forget for a long time. He has captured every emotion in each scene flawlessly. Despite no longer having a lady lead, each scene of the film is charming and one wouldn't be able to take off eyes for a minute from the display screen. 

Vijay Raaz, who stole the limelight in Soorma and Shabaash Mithu, once more managed to do it this time. His role as Tiger Ali will make you snort however at the equal time emotional too. Despite Shreyas Talpade and Brijendra Kala's display screen presence for much less time, they still managed to grab the eye with their notable appearing competencies. Rajpal Yadav as Topaz is the pleasant and establishes his location because the comedy king. Bhuvan Arora received hearts together with his position as the genuine accomplice of Murlikant. Anirudh Dave played the role of brother even as Himanshu Jaykar performed the role of younger Murlikant. Both the characters played them perfectly in the film. 
Interestingly, there was additionally a mention of Milka Singh at the start of the film. The music 'Satyanaas' reminds of the tune 'Havan Karenge' from the film Bhaag Milka Bhaag. This 2 hours 30 minutes movie will keep the target audience engaged with the brilliance of the director Kabir Khan. The director has carved his niche with films together with Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Ek Tha Tiger has set a bar with this sports activities biopic. Every man or woman has been given ideal display screen time. There is a thrill within the film and you'll not experience like leaving your seat even for a moment. 

Cinematography
The cinematography of the movie is definitely one of the matters which desires to be stated and appreciated. A shot has been shown within the film where the beginning starts offevolved with a aircraft passing proper in front of the solar and ends with the sun becoming a ball of the flag of Japan.

Songs
The groovy songs of Chandu Champion are revolutionary and are a mixture of victory and feelings. The catchy tunes and lyrics of the songs are worth taking note of. 

Verdict
Chandu Champion is a ought to-watch film. Kartik Aaryan in a never-seen avatar is a surprise to watch. Despite being a biopic, the movie additionally gives a full dose of enjoyment. Out of 5, we're giving Chandu Champion 4 stars.