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How Mission Mangal Made 290 Crores on a 40 Crore Budget
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News18•20-10-2026, 11:14
How Mission Mangal Made 290 Crores on a 40 Crore Budget
- •Mission Mangal was released on August 15, 2019, and became a massive commercial success.
- •Made on a budget of 40 crores, the film went on to gross a staggering 290 crores worldwide.
- •The film featured five powerful actresses including Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Sonakshi Sinha, Kirti Kulhari, and Nithya Menen.
- •Akshay Kumar and Sharman Joshi played the lead roles alongside the stellar female cast.
- •Directed by Jagan Shakti, the film was based on ISRO's successful Mars Orbiter Mission.
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Mission Mangal was made on a budget of 40 crores and went on to gross a massive 290 crores worldwide, with domestic earnings alone crossing the 200 crore mark in India.
The film featured Akshay Kumar and Sharman Joshi as the two main actors alongside five powerful actresses including Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Sonakshi Sinha, Kirti Kulhari, and Nithya Menen.
The story is based on ISRO's successful Mars Orbiter Mission, highlighting the determination of women scientists who worked tirelessly to achieve the space feat with minimal resources and low cost.
