# Dangal (2016) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/dangal-2016/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 81% |
| Critic Score | 88% |
| Audience Score | 93% |
| Metascore | 54/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.3/10 |
| Director | Nitesh Tiwari |
| Genres | Drama, Sport |
| Runtime | 161 min |
| Major awards | 1 wins, 0 nominations |

## Quick answer

Dangal (2016) earns a 81% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Aamir Khan anchors an inspiring true story that became one of the highest-grossing Indian films worldwide. Metascore 54/100. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari.

## Critics consensus

Aamir Khan anchors an inspiring true story that became one of the highest-grossing Indian films worldwide.

## Synopsis

An aging wrestler trains his daughters to become world-class fighters, challenging patriarchal norms in rural Haryana and on the global mat.

## Cast

Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra

## Accolades

- Won Best Film — Filmfare Awards 2017

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Dangal worth watching?**
Dangal holds a 81% Celluloid Score. Aamir Khan anchors an inspiring true story that became one of the highest-grossing Indian films worldwide.

**What is Dangal about?**
An aging wrestler trains his daughters to become world-class fighters, challenging patriarchal norms in rural Haryana and on the global mat.

**Who directed Dangal?**
Dangal (2016) was directed by Nitesh Tiwari.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Dangal?**
81% — the average of five public sources: critics 88%, audience 93%, Metascore 54/100, Letterboxd 4.4/5, and IMDb 8.3/10.

**What awards did Dangal win?**
Dangal won Best Film (Filmfare Awards 2017).

**Where can I watch Dangal?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Dangal page for current options.

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