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M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story is a 2016 biographical drama directed by Neeraj Pandey. It runs 3 hours 4 minutes and earned $28.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.

IMDb rating
8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
75%
worldwide gross
$28.9M
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M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
3h 4m (184 min)
Director
Neeraj Pandey
Genres
Biography , Drama , Sport
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story About?

The premise of M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This biopic chronicles the inspiring journey of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, from his upbringing in Ranchi to his rise as India's celebrated cricket captain. The film explores Dhoni's early life, highlighting the support of his schoolteacher and the influence of mentors and friends. It depicts his unwavering commitment and the challenges he overcame to lead the Indian national team to unprecedented success, ultimately redefining the nation's cricketing history.

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

Directed by Neeraj Pandey.

From the director

More from Neeraj Pandey

More films directed by Neeraj Pandey, best-rated first: Aiyaary, Ouch, Baby and Special 26.

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Ratings

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.

Plot

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story Plot Summary

What happens in M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film chronicles the inspiring journey of Mahendra Singh Dhoni, a young cricketer hailing from Ranchi who rises to become the most successful captain of the Indian Cricket Team. It opens dramatically with the ICC Cricket World Cup Final (India vs Sri Lanka) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, where Mahendra Singh Dhoni, portrayed by Sushant Singh Rajput, sits intently watching the live match on screen.

Feeling the adrenaline of the moment, he boldly declares his readiness to bat should the wicket fall. As the crowd roars in anticipation, Dhoni makes his way down the stairs, his determination palpable. From here, the film transitions into a poignant flashback set on July 7, 1981, the very day of Dhoni’s birth in Ranchi, Bihar, India.

Full summary

The whole story of M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, scene by scene

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Box office

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story Box Office

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story grossed $28.9 million worldwide. $1.8 million came from the US and Canada and $27.1 million (94%) from the rest of the world.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$28.9M

US & Canada
$1.8M
International
$27.1M
US & Canada 6% Rest of the world 94%
Videos

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Neeraj Pandey
  • Teaser M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story Official Teaser Trailer 1 (2016) - Mahendra Singh Dhoni Movie HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story?

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M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story?

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story runs 3 hours 4 minutes (184 minutes).

When was M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story released?

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story was released on September 30, 2016.

Who directed M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story?

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story was directed by Neeraj Pandey.

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How much did M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story make at the box office?

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story grossed $28.9 million worldwide ($1.8 million domestic, $27.1 million international).

How is M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story rated?

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story has 8.0/10 on IMDb, 75% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72% on TMDB.

Does M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story have a post-credit scene?

Yes. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

What language is M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story in?

The original language of M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story is Hindi.

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