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M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story: Facts

Radiocity
By Radiocity Team
Published Sep 30, 2026

Budget and earnings of the movie

"M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story" starring Sushant Singh Rajput was made on a budget of around 104–110 crore and grossed over 216 crore worldwide.

How did Dhoni & Sakshi actually meet?

The movie depicts Dhoni meeting his wife Sakshi at a hotel, whereas real-life records indicate they were childhood schoolmates in Ranchi.

Location changed due to visa issues

Parts of the movie were planned to be shot in London, but the schedule shifted to Mauritius due to visa issues and budget constraints.

Cricket coaching

Former Indian wicketkeeper Kiran More intensely trained SSR for 9 months to replicate Dhoni’s distinct batting stances, running style & wicketkeeping reflexes.

Actor vs. subject pay

Late actor SSR was paid roughly 2 crore for his lead role, whereas Dhoni received around 40–45 crore as a fee for his life rights and consultancy.

The helicopter shot

Dhoni`s signature helicopter shot was taught to him in real life by his close childhood friend Santosh Lal, who passed away from pancreatitis in 2013.

Authentic locations

Director Neeraj Pandey used Dhoni’s actual school, classrooms, and playgrounds in Ranchi for filming real segments of his early life.

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Anachronisms

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