1. Sushant Singh Rajput’s Career-Best Performance
Sushant doesn’t just play Dhoni—he becomes him. From the famous “helicopter shot” to Dhoni’s calm walk and trademark stare, the physical transformation is flawless. But more importantly, Sushant captures the inner world of a small-town boy with giant dreams. It’s a tribute to his talent that you forget you’re watching an actor.
2. Emotional Depth Without Melodrama
The film doesn’t glorify cricket—it humanizes Dhoni. The first half, focusing on his struggles as a ticket collector at Kharagpur railway station, is surprisingly moving. His father’s silent disapproval, his friend’s unwavering support, and his own self-doubt are portrayed with restraint. The interval block (the 2007 T20 World Cup win) is genuinely tear-jerking.
3. Authentic Cricket Choreography
Unlike many sports films where action feels fake, the cricket sequences here are superb. Real match footage is blended with reenactments, and the bowling/fielding actions look authentic. You feel the pressure of a final over. M.S Dhoni - The Untold Story
4. Strong Supporting Cast
The 2015 World Cup semi-final loss to Australia was a wound that festered. But the untold story is the 2016 World T20. India lost to West Indies in the semi-final. Back home, the rumors started: "Dhoni is past his prime." "He plays for the finishing glory, not for the team." Covers Dhoni’s journey from Ranchi-born youth to India’s
What no one knew was that Dhoni had been playing with a fractured thumb and a tennis elbow for six months. He never let the physio put it on the official report. Why? Because the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) had a rule: if a player is unfit, they are sent to the NCA (National Cricket Academy). Dhoni knew that if he went to the NCA, the "power brokers" in Delhi would use the void to strip him of captaincy. He chose pain over politics.
He hid his painkillers in his wicket-keeping gloves. During the IPL, he would take injections before every game. CSK's doctor once refused to give him the injection, saying it could cause permanent nerve damage. Dhoni replied, "Give me the needle. The team needs me in the final." struggles balancing family expectations and work
Verdict: A heartfelt, inspiring biopic that works not just for cricket fans, but for anyone who loves a story about grit, belief, and quiet success.
Covers Dhoni’s journey from Ranchi-born youth to India’s World Cup–winning captain: early passion for football and cricket, struggles balancing family expectations and work, rise through domestic cricket, entry into the Indian team, captaincy, and personal relationships (esp. with girlfriend-turned-wife and family).