Jointly Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and Kabir Khan, Chandu Champion was released on June 14, 2024. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film has made a distinct presence in the hearts of the audience, earning love on its theatrical and OTT release both.

Murlikant Petkar was India's first Paralympic gold medalist and Kartik Aaryan had essayed his role in his biopic 'Chandu Champion' which was directed by Kabir Khan.

Kartik Aaryan has expressed his joy and admiration for para-swimmer Murlikant Rajaram Petkar, who has been awarded the prestigious Arjuna Award by the Sports Ministry.The Shehzada actor, who plays Petkar in the biographical sports drama

Chandu Champion actor Kartik Aaryan and director Kabir Khan celebrate para-swimmer Murlikant Petkar's Arjuna Award win, 50 years after his historic Paralympic gold.

Kartik Aaryan starrer Chandu Champion showcased the power of cinema after Shri Murlikant Petkar awarded the Arjuna Award.

Director Kabir Khan is extremely happy that the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has awarded the Arjuna Award (Lifetime) to para-swimmer Murlikant Petkar.

Kartik Aaryan, the actor from Chandu Champion, has congratulated Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medalist, after he was selected for the prestigious Arjuna Award (Lifetime). Petkar, who made history by winning the gold medal in the 50m freestyle swimming event at the 1972 Heidelberg Paralympics,

The caption read, "Huge Huge Huge Congratulations to Sri Murlikant Petkar Ji. Our film, #ChanduChampion begins with the scene of you fighting for the Arjuna Award and now seeing you receiving the biggest sports honour of the

Starring Kartik Aaryan, Chandu Champion was based on life and struggles of Murlikant Petkar. The film received largely positive reviews from critics.