‘Chandu Champion’ first reviews: Netizens call Kartik Aaryan starrer film ‘Shaandaar, Zaandaar, Zabardast’

Most of the people are calling ‘Chandu Champion’ Kartik Aaryan’s “career best performance.” (Image via X)

The first reviews of the highly anticipated Kartik Aaryan's ‘Chandu Champion’ are out.

The sports biopic released in theatres today, 14 June. The film is inspired by the life of Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympics gold medallist.

The first reviews of the film have come from people who attended the special screening hosted by the director, Kabir Khan.

The attendees took to social media to express their thoughts and views on the film and most of them are appearing to be positive. Most of the people are calling ‘Chandu Champion’ Kartik Aaryan’s “career best performance.”

Also read our review on 'Chandu Champion': Chandu Champion Review: Ambitious biopic marred by cheesy dialogues, subpar acting by Kartik Aaryan

One user on X stated, ““Kartik Aaryan Career Best Film”

Chandu Champion makes you laugh, it makes you cry, it makes you believe in yourself, its an extraordinary film by Kabir Khan, the true journey of #MURLIKANTPETKAR has been drafted in such a way that there is hardly any moment for audience to feel left out, the movie grows further and overall turns out to be an excellent film….. Full marks to #SajidNadiadwala for standing like a pillar for his director and actor…#KabirKhan is back, that finishing touch is clearly visible…. #KartikAaryan delivers a classy performance, he has lived the character…. Yes his career best…. Supporting actors like #VijayRaaz, #YashpalSharma & #RajpalYadav brings smile on audience faces…. Special mention for the kid who played little Chandu, he is simply superlative… On the whole Chandu Champion turns out to be the real champion for everyone associated with the film…. “

Review - #ChanduChampion Rating - 4/5 “Kartik Aaryan Career Best Film” Chandu Champion makes you laugh, it makes you cry, it makes you believe in yourself, its an extraordinary film by Kabir Khan, the true journey of #MURLIKANTPETKAR has been drafted in such a way… pic.twitter.com/wlgiGvZgnj— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) June 13, 2024

Another user stated, “‘Chandu Champion’ is one of the finest films of 2024. It is a sports drama done right, telling the remarkable and legendary life of Murlikant Petkar. Director Kabir Khan narrates his story with great skill, research and most importantly honesty without going overboard The movie explores every chapter of Murlikant Petkar's life, which is full of heroism, valour, and courage. We see his journey from his village to joining the army, becoming a world-class boxer, struggling with his injuries, and finally achieving success at the Paralympics. His story is extremely inspiring, emotional, and powerful.”

#ChanduChampionReviewRating - #ChanduChampion is one of the finest films of 2024. It is a sports drama done right, telling the remarkable and legendary life of Murlikant Petkar. Director Kabir Khan narrates his story with great skill, research and most importantly… pic.twitter.com/SWYMiGAEH5— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) June 13, 2024

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Another review stated, “The WAR sequence is example of sheer brilliance. The Very odd Casting of @TheAaryanKartik as Murlikant Petkar makes you go on knees. It's Kartik’s most difficult and risky role, and he puts his sweat and blood for it.”

#ChanduChampionReviewShaandaar, Zaandaar, Zabardast...Chandu Nahi, Champion Hai Ye Rating - #ChanduChampion is Winner In terms of Story, Direction, Inspiration and Above all Performance.Its Like One Man Show, where #KartikAaryan given his career best… pic.twitter.com/8vkQoitK64— Ashwani kumar (@BorntobeAshwani) June 13, 2024

“Kartik Aaryan delivers the career-best performance with #ChanduChampion. With every film, he is showing his tremendous talent as an actor. He got into the skin of the character. After watching Chandu Champion, you will never be able to imagine anyone but Kartik Aaryan as Murlikant Petkar,” another user stated.