Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata
Theatrical release poster
Directed byManoj Tapadia
Screenplay byManoj Tapadia
Story byManoj Tapadia
Produced byKangana Ranaut
Babita Ashiwal
Shailesh R. Singh
Dhaval Gada
Adi Sharmaa
Starring
CinematographyAyan Sil
Edited byDev Rao Jadhav
Music bySongs:
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Composition:
Krsna Solo
Score:
Sanchit Balhara and Ankit Balhara
Production
companies
Pen Studios
Manikarnika Films
Paramhans Creations
Eunoia Films
Floating Rocks Entertainment
Distributed byPen Marudhar
Release date
  • 12 June 2026 (2026-06-12)
Running time
127 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹45 crore[2][3][4]
Box office₹8.16 crore[5]

Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata (transl. Dispenser Of India's Destiny) is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language thriller film written and directed by Manoj Tapadia & co-produced by Kangana Ranaut. It stars Kangana Ranaut, Girija Oak and Smita Tambe. Based on true events, the film is inspired by the bravery of doctors, nurses and hospital staff who protected the patients during the 2008 Mumbai attacks at Cama Hospital.[6]

The film released on 12 June 2026 to positive reviews from critics.[7]

Plot

It is being presented in the background of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. The film tries to bring the lives, times, contributions and sacrifices of health workers, including nurses, in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks.

It is based on Mumbai's Cama Hospital.

It has been inspired by lives of many health workers including nurse Anjali Kulthe, who helped save 20 pregnant women.[8][9]

Cast

  • Kangana Ranaut as Geeta Madhav Gandhare
  • Girija Oak as Sheetal Revagade
  • Smita Tambe as Trupti Takle
  • Esha Dey as Babita Adsule
  • Prasad Oak as Kedar Thatte
  • Sayaji Shinde as Inspector Kamble
  • Amruta Namdev as Divya Bansode
  • Priya Berde as Harshada Jorvekar
  • Zahid Khan as Ajmal Kasab
  • Aditya Mishra as Abu Ismail
  • Sushama Deshpande as Rupa Gandhare
  • Sunil Kumar Palwal as ACP Dayanand Sathe
  • Yogesh Kelkar as Harivardhankar
  • Vitthal Kale as Subhash Mama
  • Vijay Gokhale as Babbanrao Zambre
  • Yashodhan Mavlankar as Anand Pauskar
  • Jayshree Mehta as Ganga Maushi
  • Asha Shelar as Dr. Maya Kadam
  • Suhita Thatte as Deena Danghe
  • Rasika Agashe as Mohini Mithe

Production

The film is based on the events surrounding the 2008 Mumbai attacks and the efforts of hospital staff at Cama Hospital. During the film's promotion, Kangana Ranaut revealed that actor John Abraham had previously owned the title Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata and allowed the makers to use it without charge.[10] The film was shot over 28 days on a restrained budget of 15 crores.

Release

Theatrical

The film was theatrically released on 12 June 2026. It earned around ₹4 crore at the box office on its first weekend. There was reportedly a 45% growth in collections on its second day.[11][12] Bollywood Hungama reported its worldwide collections to be ₹5.02 crore on its third day.[5] The film was a box office failure, having earned ₹5 crore in its first week.[13]

Home media

The film began streaming on ZEE5 from 14 August 2026.[14]

Reception

The film received positive reviews from critics with particular praise towards the performances of the cast. Amit Bhatia of ABP Live awarded the film 4 out of 5 stars and described it as a long-overdue tribute to the nurses and healthcare workers who displayed remarkable courage during the 2008 Mumbai attacks.[15] Vinamra Mathur of Firstpost also gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, praising its decision to foreground hope, resilience and humanity rather than focusing solely on the brutality of the attacks. Mathur commended the performances and the film's emotional restraint.[16]

Yatamanyu Narain of News18 rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and praised Kangana Ranaut's performance while appreciating the film's tribute to the nurses who risked their lives during the siege. He noted that the film effectively balanced emotional drama with the tension of a real-life crisis.[17] Aaj Tak awarded the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and praised its portrayal of courage in the face of terror, highlighting its emotional impact and performances.[18] Rajiv Vijayakar of Koimoi gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and described it as a stirring tribute to the unsung heroes of the 26/11 attacks, particularly appreciating its focus on an overlooked chapter of the tragedy.[19] Devesh Sharma of Filmfare awarded the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and praised its respectful treatment of real events, the performances of the ensemble cast and its tribute to everyday heroes.[20] Dhaval Roy of The Times of India also rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, commending its tense narrative and emotional depth while noting that some portions of the screenplay could have been tighter[21] India TV awarded the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, appreciating its emotional weight and the manner in which it highlighted the contribution of healthcare workers.[22]

Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and described it as a gripping film led by a resurgent Ranaut, appreciating its focus on the bravery of hospital staff during the attacks while praising the film's focus on the hospital staff and its recreation of the tense atmosphere, she noted shortcomings in its execution.[23] Rishabh Suri of Hindustan Times also awarded the film 3 out of 5 stars, praising the performances and cinematography while criticising aspects of the screenplay and portions of the latter half.[24] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and observed that Kangana Ranaut ensured her character never overshadowed the larger ensemble narrative, appreciating the film's commitment to telling the story of collective heroism.[25] Aakash Kumar of Filmibeat also gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and described it as a sincere and respectful retelling of the events at Cama Hospital, praising Ranaut's performance while noting narrative limitations.[26]

Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in described the film as "a gripping account of uncommon courage against terror", praising its focus on ordinary individuals displaying extraordinary bravery during the attacks.[27] Writing for Variety India, Adit Ganguly praised the film's humanistic approach and its portrayal of healthcare workers as everyday heroes. He commended the film for shifting attention away from conventional narratives of heroism and towards the resilience, compassion and sacrifice displayed by medical professionals during the attacks.[28]

References

  1. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: After 2 weeks of backlash, CBFC springs a pleasant surprise this week; clears Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, Haunted – Echoes Of The Past, Backrooms with ZERO cuts". Bollywood Hungama. 10 June 2026. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Singh, Shalabh (14 June 2026). "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata box office suffers brutal, shocking start". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 15 June 2026. Trade estimates peg the budget near Rs 45 crore including prints and advertising, implying that the film would need upwards of Rs 50–60 crore in India to break even theatrically{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ Fernandes, Shefali (15 June 2026). "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Box Office Collection Day 3: Kangana Ranaut's Film Continues Slow Run, Stays Below ₹2 Crore Mark". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 15 June 2026. Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata is reportedly made on an estimated production budget of around Rs 45 crore{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ Singh, Swati (14 June 2026). "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Box Office Collection Day 2: Kangana Ranaut's Movie Sees Weekend Boost After Slow Start". The Daily Jagran. Retrieved 15 June 2026. According to reports, the movie has been shot under a budget of Rs 60 crore{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. 1 2 "BHARAT BHHAGYA VIDDHAATA (2026) Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama. 12 June 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
  6. ↑ "'This film will inspire society': Chhattisgarh CM praises Kangana Ranaut's 'Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata'". Times of India. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "Bharat Bhagya Vidhata box office day 1: Kangana Ranaut waits for a hit, film earns Rs 1 cr". The Indian Express. 13 June 2026. Retrieved 13 June 2026.
  8. ↑ "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata trailer: Kangana Ranaut leads fight to save patients during 26/11". Indian Express. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "Kangana's Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata trailer packs terror and survival in 26/11 story". India Today. Retrieved 9 June 2026.
  10. ↑ Maru, Vibha (3 June 2026). "Kangana Ranaut reveals John Abraham gave Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata title for free: 'People don't give up'". hindustantimes.com. India: Hindustan Times. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Collection Day 2: Kangana Ranaut starrer witnesses 45% growth". The Indian Express. 14 June 2026. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  12. ↑ Gupta, Hardika (14 June 2026). "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Box Office Collection Day 2: Kangana Ranaut's Film Sees Growth After Haryana Declares Film Tax-Free". NDTV. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  13. ↑ Dixit, Mohit (19 June 2026). "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Opening Week India Box Office: Kangana Ranaut's film turns flop, collects Rs 5 crore in 7 days". PINKVILLA. Retrieved 19 June 2026.
  14. ↑ "OTT Releases This Week: Cocktail 2, Bharat Bhagya Vidhata, Aakhri Sawwal". Rediff. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
  15. ↑ Bhatia, Amit (12 June 2026). "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Review | Kangana Ranaut's Film Is The 26/11 Tribute We Owed Our Nurses". ABP Live. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  16. ↑ Mathur, Vinamra (12 June 2026). "'Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata' Movie Review: Kangana Ranaut's heartfelt drama about the 26/11 attacks chooses hope over horror".
  17. ↑ Narain, Yatamanyu (12 June 2026). Chirag Sehgal (ed.). "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Review: Kangana Ranaut Leads A Powerful Ode To Nurses Who Saved Lives During 26/11". News18.com.
  18. ↑ "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Review: कंगना रनौत की दमदार एक्टिंग, 26/11 हमलों में नर्सों की बहादुरी को करेंगे सलाम, दिल जीत लेगी फिल्म". AajTak (in Hindi). 12 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  19. ↑ Vijayakar, Rajiv (12 June 2026). "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Movie Review: Kangana Ranaut Leads A Stirring Tribute To The Unsung Heroes Of 26/11". Koimoi. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  20. ↑ "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Review: A Tribute to Everyday Heroes | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  21. ↑ "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Movie Review: A tense thriller rooted in humanity and hope". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  22. ↑ Dwivedie, Jaya (12 June 2026). "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Review: Unarmed nurses became shields, Kangana Ranaut revives forgotten chapter from 26/11 attack". India TV News. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  23. ↑ "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata movie review: Resurgent Kangana Ranaut leads this gripping film". The Indian Express. 12 June 2026. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  24. ↑ Suri, Rishabh (12 June 2026). "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata review: A nail-biting tribute to courage under fire by Kangana Ranaut and her co-actors". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  25. ↑ Chatterjee, Saibal (12 June 2026). "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Review: Kangana Ranaut Ensures She Doesn't Become Bigger Than Film". NDTV Movies.
  26. ↑ Kumar, Aakash (12 June 2026). "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata Movie Review: Kangana Ranaut Shines In Sincere Retelling Of Cama Hospital's Heroism". filmibeat.com. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  27. ↑ Ramnath, Nandini (12 June 2026). "'Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata' review: A gripping account of uncommon courage against terror". Scroll.in. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
  28. ↑ Ganguly, Adit (12 June 2026). "'Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata' Review: Not All Heroes Wear Capes, Some Wear Scrubs". Variety India. Retrieved 12 June 2026.
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