Mission Raniganj is a 2023 Hindi-language thriller drama film directed by Tinu Suresh Desai and produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani and Deepshikha Deshmukh under the banner Pooja Entertainment. The film stars Akshay Kumar as Jaswant Singh Gill, an additional chief mining engineer who leads a rescue operation to save 65 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine. The film also stars Parineeti Chopra, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Kumud Mishra, Rajesh Sharma, Varun Badola, Pavan Malhotra and Ravi Kishan.
The film is based on the true story of the 2013 Raniganj coal mine collapse in which 63 miners were trapped underground. A rescue operation was launched and all 63 miners were saved.
Mission Raniganj released on 6 October 2023. The film was praised for its performances, direction and story. It was a critical and commercial success, grossing over ₹1.5 billion worldwide.
Plot
The film begins with a mining engineer named Jaswant Singh Gill (Akshay Kumar) working at a coal mine in Raniganj, West Bengal. Jaswant is a highly respected engineer with a reputation for his safety standards. However, one day, a disaster strikes when the mine is flooded. 65 miners are trapped underground and it is up to Jaswant to lead the rescue operation.
Jaswant faces many challenges during the rescue operation. He has to contend with the rising water levels, the lack of oxygen underground and the pressure from the miners' families. However, he never gives up hope and he is determined to save the miners.
With his intelligence, courage and determination, Jaswant is able to save all 65 miners. He is hailed as a hero and the film ends with a message about the importance of safety in the workplace.
Cast
- Akshay Kumar as Jaswant Singh Gill
- Parineeti Chopra as Priya Singh Gill, Jaswant's wife
- Dibyendu Bhattacharya as Inspector General of Police
- Kumud Mishra as Chief Minister of West Bengal
- Rajesh Sharma as Mining Minister of West Bengal
- Varun Badola as Mine Manager
- Pavan Malhotra as Union Minister of Coal
- Ravi Kishan as Pradhan Mantri of India
Crew
- Director: Tinu Suresh Desai
- Producer: Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani and Deepshikha Deshmukh
- Writer: Sanjay Masoom
- Music: Salim-Sulaiman
- Cinematography: Aseem Mishra
- Editor: Aarif Sheikh
Critical reception
Mission Raniganj was praised for its performances, direction and story. The film was rated 4 out of 5 stars by NDTV. The Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, calling it a "gripping and emotional" film. Filmfare gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, praising Akshay Kumar's performance but criticizing the film's length.
Awards
- Filmfare Awards
- Best Actor: Akshay Kumar
- Best Supporting Actor: Dibyendu Bhattacharya
- Best Director: Tinu Suresh Desai
- Best Music: Salim-Sulaiman
- IIFA Awards
- Best Film: Mission Raniganj
- Best Actor: Akshay Kumar
- Best Director: Tinu Suresh Desai
- Best Music: Salim-Sulaiman
- Zee Cine Awards
- Best Film: Mission Raniganj
- Best Actor: Akshay Kumar
- Best Director: Tinu Suresh Desai
- Best Music: Salim-Sulaiman
Mission Raniganj is a 2023 Hindi-language thriller drama film directed by Tinu Suresh Desai and produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani and Deepshikha Deshmukh under the banner Pooja Entertainment. The film stars Akshay Kumar as Jaswant Singh Gill, an additional chief mining engineer who leads a rescue operation to save 65 miners trapped in a flooded coal mine. The film also stars Parineeti Chopra, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Kumud Mishra, Rajesh Sharma, Varun Badola, Pavan Malhotra and Ravi Kishan.
The film is based on the true story of the 2013 Raniganj coal mine collapse in which 63 miners were trapped underground. A rescue operation was launched and all 63 miners were saved.
Mission Raniganj released on 6 October 2023. The film was praised for its performances, direction and story. It was a critical and commercial success, grossing over ₹1.5 billion worldwide.
Plot
The film begins with a mining engineer named Jaswant Singh Gill (Akshay Kumar) working at a coal mine in Raniganj, West Bengal. Jaswant is a highly respected engineer with a reputation for his safety standards. However, one day, a disaster strikes when the mine is flooded. 65 miners are trapped underground and it is up to Jaswant to lead the rescue operation.
Jaswant faces many challenges during the rescue operation. He has to contend with the rising water levels, the lack of oxygen underground and the pressure from the miners' families. However, he never gives up hope and he is determined to save the miners.
With his intelligence, courage and determination, Jaswant is able to save all 65 miners. He is hailed as a hero and the film ends with a message about the importance of safety in the workplace.
Cast
- Akshay Kumar as Jaswant Singh Gill
- Parineeti Chopra as Priya Singh Gill, Jaswant's wife
- Dibyendu Bhattacharya as Inspector General of Police
- Kumud Mishra as Chief Minister of West Bengal
- Rajesh Sharma as Mining Minister of West Bengal
- Varun Badola as Mine Manager
- Pavan Malhotra as Union Minister of Coal
- Ravi Kishan as Pradhan Mantri of India
Crew
- Director: Tinu Suresh Desai
- Producer: Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani and Deepshikha Deshmukh
- Writer: Sanjay Masoom
- Music: Salim-Sulaiman
- Cinematography: Aseem Mishra
- Editor: Aarif Sheikh
Critical reception
Mission Raniganj was praised for its performances, direction and story. The film was rated 4 out of 5 stars by NDTV. The Times of India gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, calling it a "gripping and emotional" film. Filmfare gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, praising Akshay Kumar's performance but criticizing the film's length.
Awards
- Filmfare Awards
- Best Actor: Akshay Kumar
- Best Supporting Actor: Dibyendu Bhattacharya
- Best Director: Tinu Suresh Desai
- Best Music: Salim-Sulaiman
- IIFA Awards
- Best Film: Mission Raniganj
- Best Actor: Akshay Kumar
- Best Director: Tinu Suresh Desai
- Best Music: Salim-Sulaiman
- Zee Cine Awards
- Best Film: Mission Raniganj
- Best Actor: Akshay Kumar
- Best Director: Tinu Suresh Desai
- Best Music: Salim-Sulaiman