🎬 Film

Dangal (2016)

He made his daughters champions. The world made them legends.

Rs
2024 Cr worldwide gross
Highest-grossing Indian film in China
National Film Award - Best Film

About

Nitesh Tiwari's biographical sports drama on wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and daughters Geeta and Babita. Released 23 December 2016. Earned ₹2,024 crore worldwide — the highest-grossing Indian film ever at the time. Aamir Khan prepared extensively for the role, gaining and then losing 25 kg. Won 4 National Film Awards.

Trailer / Official Video

Dangal (2016)

Credits & Contributors (6)

Credits showing ✓ are confirmed by both the project owner and the credited creator.

Cast & Performance
Direction
Production
Streaming & Distribution
Other

Cast & Performance

Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan ✓ Verified Lead Actor — Mahavir Singh Phogat
Zaira Wasim
Zaira Wasim ✓ Verified Young Geeta Phogat

Zaira Wasim won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her breakthrough performance as young Geeta Phogat.

Direction

Nitesh Tiwari
Nitesh Tiwari ✓ Verified Director & Co-Writer

Nitesh Tiwari directed Dangal into the highest-grossing Indian film of all time — a perfect blend of sports drama and social commentary.

Production

Aamir Khan Productions
Aamir Khan Productions ✓ Verified Production Company

Aamir Khan Productions produced Dangal, which grossed over Rs 2,024 crore worldwide including a record $193M in China.

Streaming & Distribution

Amazon Prime Video India
Amazon Prime Video India ✓ Verified Streaming Partner

Other

Amitabh Bachchan
Amitabh Bachchan ✓ Verified Narrator