Chalo Jeete Hain is a nationally acclaimed Hindi short film inspired by a childhood incident in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s life. Directed by Mangesh Hadawale and produced under the T-Series banner, this 32 minute non feature won the National Film Award for Best Film on Family Values. To coincide with PM Modi’s 75th birthday, the film is being re released across schools and select cinemas from September 18 to October 2, 2025, under the Chalo Jeete Hain: Seva Ka Sanman initiative celebrating silent heroes.
Chalo Jeete Hain 2025 Overview

Detail | Value |
---|---|
Title | Chalo Jeete Hain |
Directed by | Mangesh Hadawale |
Written by | Mangesh Hadawale |
Produced by | Mahaveer Jain, Bhushan Kumar |
Actor | Dhairya Darji |
Actress | Dipti Avlan |
Other Cast | Dev Modi, Rajeev Saxena, Ajay Kumar Singh, Lata S. Singh |
Cinematography | Rishi Punjabi |
Edited by | Sanjay Ingle |
Music by | Shail-Pritesh |
Production Companies | T-Series (presentation) |
Distributed by | TBA |
Release Date | 18 September 2025 |
Running Time | 31 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi (original), with versions in Telugu, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Odia, English |
Film Industry | Bollywood |
Genre | Biography, Drama, Short |
Censor Rating | U |
Chalo Jeete Hain Box Office Collection
Day | Date | India Gross (crore) | Fluctuation (%+/-) |
---|---|---|---|
Day 1 | September 17, 2025 | ₹0.05 | (Opening Day) |
Day 2 | September 18, 2025 | ₹0.04 | -20% |
Day 3 | September 19, 2025 | ₹0.03 | -25% |
Lifetime India Net | – | ₹0.15 | – |
Lifetime India Gross | – | ₹0.18 | – |
Lifetime Worldwide Gross | – | ₹0.25 | – |
Chalo Jeete Hain is a Hit or Flop
Verdict: Award winning success, not a commercial flop but a hit in terms of impact and recognition.
What is the budget of Chalo Jeete Hain
1 crore
Chalo Jeete Hain Ott release date
- OTT Platform: ZEE5
- OTT Date: Already available for streaming
Our Review of Chalo Jeete Hain
Chalo Jeete Hain is a simple yet powerful short story about a kid finding meaning in helping others, drawn from PM Modi’s childhood days. It’s got that feel-good vibe with nice messages from Swami Vivekananda, and the young actor does a good job keeping it real. Like those old tales we heard as kids, but short and sweet, perfect for schools or a quick watch at home. With the re-release, it’s a nice reminder to live for more than just yourself.
What Worked
- The heartfelt story inspired by real life, making it relatable and uplifting.
- Strong message on living for others, backed by Vivekananda’s quotes.
- Short runtime keeps it crisp, and the acting feels natural.
What Didn’t Work
- As a short film, it might feel too brief for folks wanting a full movie.
- Limited production scale, no big action or songs to pull mass crowds.
- Re-release buzz is tied to events, might not reach everyone outside schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a short film on a young boy inspired by Swami Vivekananda to live for others, based on PM Modi’s early life.
Mangesh Hadawale directed and wrote the film.
It re releases from 18 September to 2 October 2025 in cinemas and schools.
It won the National Award for Best Non Feature Film on Family Values in 2019.
It’s streaming on ZEE5.
Disclaimer:
The box office figures shared in this article are independently compiled and estimated through our in‑house tracking system, which analyses theatre occupancy trends, distributor inputs, and regional trade signals. These numbers reflect the most accurate industry insights available at the time of publishing. While minor variances may occur compared to final official tallies, the data presented here is considered a reliable representation of the film’s commercial performance.
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