Sam Bahadur Cast, Crew, Release Date, Budget, and Box-Office Collection

Sam Bahadur Cast and Crew, Release Date, Budget and Box-Office Collection: "Sam Bahadur" is an Indian biographical war drama movie where Vicky Kaushal and Sanya Malhotra take on the lead roles. The movie is based on the life of India's first Field Marshal, Sam Manekshaw. Directed by Meghna Gulzar and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, "Sam Bahadur" is set to premiere on December 1, 2023.  

About Sam Bahadur Movie

In 2023, 'Sam Bahadur' presents the unforgettable story of Sam Manekshaw, India's First Field Marshal. It begins by showcasing Sam Manekshaw's early days at the Indian Military Academy, highlighting his training, interactions with powerful people, and how he climbed up the ranks. As India becomes independent, the film captures the challenges faced by Sam in conflicts like the Indo-Pak War of 1965. The movie also sheds light on his relationships, especially with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, and reaches a climax with the intense 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, showcasing Sam's strategic brilliance in Operation Vijay. The movie not only highlights his military skill but also portrays him as a compassionate leader, exploring themes of patriotism, duty, and sacrifice. The film received a lot of praise for outstanding performances and direction, serving as a heartfelt tribute to Sam Manekshaw and showing how important he was in India's military history.

Sam Bahadur Movie Cast and Crew

Name:                         Sam Bahadur

Director:                      Meghna Gulzar

Writers:                       Bhavani Iyer, Shantanu Shrivastava, and Meghna Gulzar

Producers:                  Ronnie Screwvala 

Cast Name:                 Vicky Kaushal as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
                                    Sanya Malhotra as Silloo Manekshaw, Sam’s wife 
                                    Fatima Sana Shaikh as Indira Gandhi 
                                    Neeraj Kabi as Jawaharlal 
                                    Jaskaran Singh Gandhi as Sepoy Mehar Singh
                                    Bobby Arora as Major O. S. Kalkat
                                    Richard Maddison as Lt. Col. Donnie Edwards
                                    Richard Bhakti Klein as Ambassador Kenneth Keating
                                    Naiyo Ishida as Army General
                                    Rohan Verma as Captain Attiqur Rehman
                                    Paul O’Neill as Major General David Cowan
                                    Keita Arai as Army General
                                    Sammy Jonas Heaney as Captain McLaren
                                    Upen Chauhan as Tikka Khan
                                    Ed Robinson as Lt. D.A.D. Eykyn
                                    Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub as Yahya Khan
                                    Jeffrey Goldberg as Henry Kissinger
                                    Krishnakant Singh Bundela as Subedar Gurbaksh Singh
                                    Monuj Borkotoky as Assam Rifles Major
                                    Rajiv Kachroo as Hormusji Manekshaw
                                    Govind Namdev as Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel  

Cinematography:         Jay I. Patel

Runtime:                      2hr 30 minutes 

Production Company: RSVP Movies

Release Date:            1 December 2023

Sam Bahadur Movie Budget and Box Office Collection worldwide

The estimated budget of the movie 'Sam Bahadur' was 75 Crore, excluding production and advertisement costs. As of January 11, 2024, the worldwide gross collection of the movie "Sam Bahadur" is Rs 128.16 crore.

Sam Bahadur Movie is worth watching

The decision to watch 'Sam Bahadur' movie is based on your preferences and interest. If you are fond of watching biographical war dramas, especially those that depict historical events and military figures, and if the cast and storyline appeal to you, then it might be worth your time. The movie has an IMDb rating of 8.1/10 with 10,166 votes, which is a very good rating, and many people like the movie based on the story of Sam Manekshaw. While watching this movie, I enjoyed it a lot, and Vicky Kaushal's outstanding performance makes it more mesmerizing. I definitely recommend watching this movie at least once.

Sam Bahadur Movie  Hit or Flop

"Sam Bahadur" made more than ₹110.68 crore in India, doing okay despite other movies. But, in other countries, it didn't do great, collecting ₹17.48 crore, so the total worldwide collection of ₹128.16 crore is not a big success or a complete failure. People had different opinions about the movie. Some liked Vicky Kaushal's acting and Meghna Gulzar's direction, but some didn't like the story. The movie didn't win any big awards yet. In simple words, financially, it's not a super hit but not a failure either. Critically, it got mixed reviews, so whether you think it's good or not depends on what you expected. Some might see the decent money it made as a positive thing, while others might feel it missed out on big awards or critical praise.

Sam Bahadur Movie Watch Online

Unfortunately, you can't watch "Sam Bahadur" for free on any streaming platforms right now. But, there are other ways to see it online. You can rent or buy the movie on different websites like Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies & TV, iTunes, and Microsoft Store. Renting costs around ₹65 to ₹199, and buying is about ₹349 to ₹499. If you have Zee5, you can also watch "Sam Bahadur" with your subscription. It came out on Zee5 on January 26, 2024, and is part of all subscription plans.