Synopsis
Based on true events of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launching the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan), making it the least expensive mission to Mars.
Scores
Overall Score
71.7
Popularity Percentile (Year)
72.4%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
69.7%
Review Aggregate
73.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 60% of 15 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, historical. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycharacter-drivenhistoricalemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akshay Kumar | 2019 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Vidya Balan | 2019 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Sonakshi Sinha | 2019 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Taapsee Pannu | 2019 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Nithya Menen | 2019 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Kirti Kulhari | 2019 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
| Sharman Joshi | 2019 | $0 | $0 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score60.0
RT critic review count15
Rotten Tomatoes audience score95.0
RT audience rating count250
IMDb rating6.6
IMDb votes19,612
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2019 | $3,659,413 | $4,489,471 |
| International | 2019 | $2,007,644 | $2,463,035 |
| Worldwide | 2019 | $5,667,057 | $6,952,506 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2019 | $2,632,764 | $3,229,950 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2019 | $3,678,000 | $4,512,275 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2019 | $4,392,000 | $5,388,230 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2019 | $1,664,000 | $2,041,442 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2019 | $4,789,000 | $5,875,281 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2019 | $1,463,765 | $1,795,789 |
| Total Revenues | 2019 | $18,619,529 | $22,842,966 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2019 | $40 | $49 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2019 | $120,000 (est) | $147,219 (est) |
| Participations | 2019 | $745,000 | $913,987 |
| Residuals ? | 2019 | $779,000 | $955,699 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2019 | $8 | $10 |
| Total Expenses | 2019 | $1,644,048 | $2,016,965 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2019 | $16,975,481 | $20,826,001 |
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