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How Mission Mangal Made 290 Crores With 40 Crore Budget
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News18•19-10-2026, 20:19
How Mission Mangal Made 290 Crores With 40 Crore Budget
- •Mission Mangal was released on August 15, 2019, and became a massive box office hit by grossing over 290 crores worldwide against a budget of 40 to 45 crores.
- •The film featured a unique star cast with two male leads, Akshay Kumar and Sharman Joshi, and five powerful female leads including Vidya Balan and Taapsee Pannu.
- •The plot is based on ISRO's successful Mars Orbiter Mission, showcasing how Indian scientists achieved greatness with limited resources and low costs.
- •Director Jagan Shakti skillfully blended complex science with engaging emotions, making the story accessible and thrilling for general audiences.
Key Questions Answered
The original production budget of the film was around 40 to 45 crores, and it went on to gross over 290 crores worldwide after its release on August 15, 2019.
The film featured two male leads, Akshay Kumar and Sharman Joshi, alongside five powerful female leads: Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Sonakshi Sinha, Kirti Kulhari, and Nithya Menen.
The story of the film is based on ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission, which India successfully accomplished with a very low cost and limited resources.
