Kartik Aaryan’s Chandu Champion Set to Premiere on Amazon Prime Video After Theatrical Success
News Mania Desk/ Agnibeena Ghosh/24th June 2024
Kartik Aaryan’s latest film, Chandu Champion, has been making waves in cinemas with stellar reviews and impressive box office numbers. The sports biopic, which portrays the inspiring journey of India’s first Paralympic gold medalistMurlikant Petkar, is expected to dominate OTT platforms like Amazon Prime Video by late July or early August 2024, according to reports.
While an official confirmation is awaited, Chandu Champion follows the recent trend in Bollywood where films like Maidaan, Laapataa Ladies, and Madgaon Express transitioned to OTT platforms approximately two months after their theatrical releases.
Critics and audiences alike have hailed Chandu Champion as Kartik Aaryan’s career-best performance. The actor underwent rigorous transformations and training to embody the role effectively, which involved mastering swimming and boxing skills among other challenges.
Reflecting on his demanding preparation for the role, Kartik Aaryan expressed, “For me, it was incredibly challenging and discomforting. Swimming and boxing were never something I imagined doing. Combining all these elements in one film was demanding, and I had to learn them all professionally because my opponents were all professionals – wrestlers, swimmers, or real boxers. Matching their level was tough, so I worked really hard. This is the toughest role of my career.”
He further emphasized the transformative impact of portraying Murlikant Petkar, stating, “This has been a life-changing role for me, and I am genuinely proud of this film. I just hope that people come to the theatres to watch this film. And I believe, as I’ve said before, that this is the toughest film and role of my career. As you may have seen in the trailer, hard work is evident.”
Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan, chronicles Murlikant Petkar’s journey from his early days as a soldier and boxer to becoming a celebrated freestyle swimmer. Spanning from 1952 to 2017, the film beautifully captures the resilience and triumphs of Petkar’s inspiring life.
As anticipation builds for Chandu Champion’s OTT release, Kartik Aaryan’s dedicated portrayal and the film’s impactful storytelling are expected to resonate with audiences beyond its theatrical success. The transition to streaming platforms aims to reach a wider audience, continuing the film’s legacy of inspiration and admiration for Murlikant Petkar’s extraordinary achievements in sports and beyond.
