MS Dhoni biopic off to a flying start, earns Rs 21.30 cr on opening day

Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the movie has been appreciated for Sushant’s performance as Dhoni, but its over three hour-long narrative has been found irksome by viewers.

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story collected Rs 21.30 crore in India on its opening day, its makers have said. The Bollywood biopic on star Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has also been made tax-free in Uttar Pradesh.

MS Dhoni biopic features events in Dhoni’s life only till 2011.

According to a statement issued on behalf of the makers of the Sushant Singh Rajput starrer, “the film is the biggest non-festive opener of all time and is the biggest opener for biopic genre” in the country.

Bollywood film business analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted about the film’s figures.

Trade expert Komal Nahta’s verdict on the film reads on Facebook, “M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story is a sureshot hit at the box office. Extremely entertaining despite being lengthy.”

Dhoni belongs to Jharkhand, and a few days ago, the entertainment tax was waived of for the movie there.

Arun Pandey, the producer of the movie, said, “We are extremely thrilled and thankful to the government of Uttar Pradesh and Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav for giving the film tax-free status. It is an overwhelming feeling to be seeing this biopic of Mahi’s life getting such recognition.”

Produced by Fox Star Studios and Arun Pandey of Inspired Entertainment, Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film also features Kiara Advani, Disha Patani and Anupam Kher in pivotal roles.

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