Dhoni (2012): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Dhoni is a 2012 family drama starring Prakash Raj as Subramaniam, Akash Puri and Radhika Apte. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes. Stream it on Sun Nxt.
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- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Sri Venkateswara Creations
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dhoni About?
The premise of Dhoni without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
not out… A 14 year old boy aspires to become an attacking wicketkeeper-batsman, where his father wants his son to become a MBA graduate.
Where to Watch Dhoni
Stream it on Sun Nxt. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Dhoni Cast & Characters
Prakash Raj leads the cast as Subramaniam, with Akash Puri as Karthik Subramaniam and Radhika Apte as Nalini.
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Prakash Raj as Subramaniam - Akash Puri as Karthik Subramaniam
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Radhika Apte as Nalini - Sarath Babu as Chief Minister
Also Starring in Dhoni
· 12 more- Brahmanandam Subramanaim's boss
- Nassar
- Tanikella Bharani
- Murali Sharma Ghani Bhai
- Thalaivasal Vijay Doctor
- Pragathi Mahavadi
- Prabhu Deva
- Hema
- Chaams
- Gollapudi Maruti Rao
- Sivakumar
- Gobinath Chandran
Dhoni Plot Summary
What happens in Dhoni from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Subramaniam, Prakash Raj, is a lower-middle-class widower raising two kids, Karthick and Kaveri. He works from dawn to dusk to provide for them and dreams of giving his son an MBA-worthy education. His son, Karthick, a fourteen-year-old cricket hopeful who idolizes Mahendra Singh Dhoni, wants to be an attacking wicketkeeper-batsman. Karthick, Akash Puri, dreams big but struggles in school, especially with his studies.
Kaveri often spends time with Nalini, Radhika Apte. Nalini earns her living through prostitution, and Subramaniam orders his daughter to stay away from her, believing it will keep the family out of trouble.
Full summary
The whole story of Dhoni, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dhoni?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Subramaniam, the widower father?
Dhoni Also Known As
Also known as “ధోనీ”.
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- ధోనీ
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Dhoni FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Dhoni, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dhoni?
Dhoni runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was Dhoni released?
Dhoni was released on February 10, 2012.
Who is in the cast of Dhoni?
Dhoni stars Prakash Raj as Subramaniam, Akash Puri as Karthik Subramaniam and Radhika Apte as Nalini, among 16 credited actors.
Where can I watch Dhoni?
In the US, Dhoni is streaming on Sun Nxt (availability from JustWatch).
Does Dhoni have a post-credit scene?
No. Dhoni has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Dhoni in?
The original language of Dhoni is Tamil.
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