M.s Dhoni - The Untold Story Jun 2026

Bollywood has long had a tempestuous relationship with the biopic. Too often, the genre serves as a hagiography—a polished, authorized vanity project designed to deify a subject rather than explore them. M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story (2016), directed by Neeraj Pandey, walks a razor-thin line between documentary reverence and cinematic drama. While it ultimately succumbs to the pitfalls of its own mammoth runtime and guarded protagonist, it remains a fascinating study in the economics of dreams and the burden of expectation.

The film stays strictly “safe.” It doesn’t touch on Dhoni’s early team conflicts, his handling of senior players (Ganguly, Dravid), or the IPL fixing scandals that happened during his captaincy. If you’re looking for a tell-all, this isn’t it. M.S Dhoni - The Untold Story

Dhoni's impact on Indian cricket extends beyond his on-field achievements. He redefined the role of a captain, showing that calm and composure could be just as effective as aggression and passion. He also inspired a generation of cricketers, demonstrating that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. Bollywood has long had a tempestuous relationship with