Mangal Pandey - The Rising movie poster

Mangal Pandey - The Rising

August 12, 2005 2h 30m 6.0/10 (65 votes)

Originally released in 2005. Mangal Pandey - The Rising is a drama/history film. directed by Ketan Mehta. With a runtime of 2h 30m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Toby Stephens

Synopsis

The film begins in 1857, when India was ruled by the British East India Company. Mangal Pandey is a sepoy, a soldier of Indian origin, in the army of the East India Company. Pandey is fighting in the Anglo-Afghan Wars and saves the life of his British commanding officer, William Gordon. Gordon is indebted to Pandey and a strong friendship develops between them, transcending both rank and race.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 12, 2005 20 years ago
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Runtime 2h 30m 150 minutes total
User Rating 6.0/10 Good (65 votes)
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Budget $70M Production budget
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Box Office $7.3M 0.1x return
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Language Hindi Original language
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Country India Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
HI
Budget
$70,000,000
Revenue
$7,250,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mangal Pandey - The Rising about?

The film begins in 1857, when India was ruled by the British East India Company. Mangal Pandey is a sepoy, a soldier of Indian origin, in the army of the East India Company. Pandey is fighting in t...

Who directed Mangal Pandey - The Rising?

Mangal Pandey - The Rising was directed by Ketan Mehta.

How long is Mangal Pandey - The Rising?

Mangal Pandey - The Rising has a runtime of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes total).

When was Mangal Pandey - The Rising released?

Mangal Pandey - The Rising was released on August 12, 2005 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Mangal Pandey - The Rising?

The main cast of Mangal Pandey - The Rising includes Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji, Toby Stephens, Ameesha Patel, Om Puri.