Laal Singh Chaddha (2022)

Name: Laal Singh Chaddha
Genre: Drama, Romance, Comedy
Released: 2022-08-11
Duration: 2 h 44 min
Cast: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Mona Singh, Manav Vij

11 August 20222h 44mHindiIndia / United States

UADrama Romance Comedy

6.2/10TMDB · 99 votes

DirectorAdvait Chandan

StarringAamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Mona Singh

Watch onNetflix

Best for: Viewers who enjoy emotional dramas that mix personal journeys with historical events, led by Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Where to watch Laal Singh Chaddha online in India

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Availability for India, data by JustWatch. Updated 23 October 2026.

Laal Singh Chaddha OTT release date

Theatrical release (India)	11 August 2022
OTT / digital release (India)	6 October 2022
Gap between theatre and OTT	56 days
Streaming now on	Netflix

Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.

Laal Singh Chaddha story (no spoilers)

Laal Singh Chaddha is a Hindi drama with romance and comedy that follows Laal, a Sikh man with a low IQ but high optimism, as he witnesses key moments in India's history. From the Emergency to the Cricket World Cup win and the Punjab riots, Laal's innocent perspective shapes his journey. He achieves much in life, but his childhood love, Rupa, remains distant. The film explores whether we are part of a story or if a story lies within each of us, blending personal and historical events with warmth and humour.

Should you watch Laal Singh Chaddha?

Watch it for

Aamir Khan plays Laal Singh Chaddha, a role that carries the film's optimistic tone through decades of Indian history.
Kareena Kapoor Khan stars as Rupa D'Souza, the childhood love Laal cannot forget, adding a romantic thread to the drama.
Director Advait Chandan brings the story to life with music by Pritam Chakraborty, blending comedy and drama across a 164-minute runtime.
The film's tagline, 'Who knows, are we part of a story, or does a story lie within each of us?', hints at its reflective, story-driven nature.

Skip it if

The 164-minute runtime may feel long if you prefer shorter films.
The story's blend of drama, romance and comedy with historical events might not suit those looking for pure action or thriller.
If you are not interested in a protagonist with a low IQ and high optimism navigating India's history, this may not be for you.

Laal Singh Chaddha cast

Aamir Khanas Laal Singh Chaddha

Kareena Kapoor Khanas Rupa D'Souza

Naga Chaitanya Akkinenias Balaraju Bodi

Mona Singhas Gurpreet Kaur (Laal's mother)

Manav Vijas Mohammad bhai

Kamini Kaushalas Old lady on train

Ahmad Ibn Umaras Young Laal

Hafsa Ashrafas Young Rupa

Gitikka Ganju Dharas Manjeet maasi

Rohaan Singhas Aman Chaddha

Shah Rukh Khanas Shah Rukh Khan

Aarya Sharmaas Lady in train

Laal Singh Chaddha movie details

Director	Advait Chandan
Writer	Atul Kulkarni
Music	Pritam Chakraborty
Cinematography	Satyajit Pande
Producer	Ajit Andhare, Aamir Khan, Kiran Rao
Release date	11 August 2022
Runtime	2h 44m (164 minutes)
Original language	Hindi
Country of origin	India, United States
Languages spoken in the film	Hindi
Original title	लाल सिंह चड्ढा
Certificate (India)	UA
Budget	$23.0 million (approx.)
Worldwide box office	$16.0 million (approx.)

Parental guide: is Laal Singh Chaddha family friendly?

ViolenceMild

LanguageMild

Sexual contentMild

Family viewingSuitable

The UA certificate suggests mild themes; this is a general guide and parents may want to check specifics. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.

Laal Singh Chaddha official trailer

Our verdict

Laal Singh Chaddha offers a heartfelt performance from Aamir Khan and a touching romance with Kareena Kapoor Khan. The film's journey through Indian history is ambitious, though the 164-minute runtime may test some viewers. It's a sincere attempt at storytelling that resonates with its optimistic tone.