Sushant Singh Rajput starrer MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, which first released in 2016, will exclusively re-release in Indian theatres on May 12 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages. The film was directed by Neeraj Pandey.
As per a report in The Hindustan Times, Bikram Duggal, Head- Studios, Disney Star, said, “MS Dhoni: The Untold Story has not only been an incredibly special film for Star Studios, but also for Indians all over the world, showcasing the inspiring journey of our most successful cricket captain. The re-release aims to give his fans across the country another chance to relive cricket's most magical moments on the big screen.”
The biopic became one of the biggest hits of Sushant’s career. He received many nominations for Best Actor category at the year’s award ceremonies. Sushant passed away in his Mumbai apartment on June 14, 2020. Director Neeraj Pandey had said that Dhoni was 'shattered' by the news of Sushant's death. "Apart from calling Mahi bhai, I have also called two of his best friends Mihir Diwakar and Arun Pandey. They all seemed very upset with such terrible news. Mahi bhai was in a shock to hear the news and got shattered," Neeraj told xtratime.in.
Apart from Sushant, the film also stars Kiara Advani, Disha Patani, Anupam Kher and Bhumika Chawla in pivotal roles.