Dangal
2016, Hindi. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
Dangal is an extraordinary true story based on the life of Mahavir Singh and his two daughters, Geeta and Babita Phogat. The film traces the inspirational journey of a father who trains his daughters to become world class wrestlers.
- Runtime
- 2h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Hindi
- Rated
- U
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7.9/10 from 1,247 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Dangal
Dangal is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Nitesh TiwariDirector
- Aamir KhanMahavir Singh Phogat
- Fatima Sana ShaikhGeeta Phogat
- Sanya MalhotraBabita Kumari
- Zaira WasimYoung Geeta
- Suhani BhatnagarYoung Babita
- Aparshakti KhuranaOmkar
- Girish KulkarniCoach Pramod Kadam
- Sakshi TanwarDaya Kaur
- Vivan BhatenaHarkinder
- Ritwik SahoreYoung Omkar
- Ravi AnejaReferee
- Anuraag AroraMahavir's Brother
Details
- Released
- 23 December 2016
- Original title
- दंगल
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Nikhil Mehrotra, Nitesh Tiwari
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $311M
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Dangal: quick answers
Is Dangal worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.9/10 from 1,247 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dangal?
Dangal runs 161 minutes (2h 41m).
Does Dangal have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dangal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dangal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dangal is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Dangal on?
Dangal is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dangal?
If you liked Dangal, try Sultan, Chhalaang, Mary Kom.
Who directed Dangal?
Dangal (2016) was directed by Nitesh Tiwari and stars Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra.