Prime Video has announced the global streaming premiere of the highly anticipated biographical sports drama ‘Chandu Champion’, directed by Kabir Khan.

The film, produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Kabir Khan Films, is now available for streaming in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Chandu Champion features a powerful performance by Kartik Aaryan, who portrays Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympics gold medalist. The ensemble cast also includes Vijay Raaz, Bhuvan Arora, Yashpal Sharma, Rajpal Yadav, Aniruddh Dave, and Shreyas Talpade in key roles.

The film tells the extraordinary true story of Murlikant Petkar, a soldier in the 1965 Indo-Pak War who, after sustaining severe injuries, defied all odds to become a champion sportsman, winning India’s first Paralympic gold medal in 1972.

The film explores themes of perseverance, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit, making it an inspiring watch for audiences across the globe. Manish Menghani, Director of Content Licensing at Prime Video India, expressed excitement about bringing this story to the platform, highlighting its impactful storytelling and Kartik Aaryan’s remarkable performance.

Producer Sajid Nadiadwala shared his pride in bringing Petkar’s inspiring tale to life, praising the dedication of the entire team behind ‘Chandu Champion’. Director Kabir Khan emphasized the film’s significance as a compelling underdog story, celebrating a man who refused to give up despite overwhelming challenges.

Kartik Aaryan, reflecting on his role, described playing Murlikant Petkar as a transformative journey that required intense preparation, including a strict diet and rigorous training. He expressed his gratitude to Kabir Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala for the opportunity, noting that the film features some of the most challenging scenes of his career, including an eight-minute one-take war sequence and various physically demanding sports scenes.

With the film now streaming on Prime Video, audiences worldwide can experience the inspiring journey of Murlikant Petkar and draw inspiration from his unshakeable spirit.