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Super 30

Super 30 is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film directed by Vikas Bahl and based on the life of mathematician and teacher Anand Kumar and his Super 30 educational programme.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Super 30 is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language biographical drama film directed by Vikas Bahl and based on the life of mathematician and teacher Anand Kumar and his Super 30 educational programme. The film stars Hrithik Roshan as Anand Kumar and focuses on his efforts to coach underprivileged students for India's Indian Institutes of Technology entrance examinations. It was released theatrically on 12 July 2019 and received generally positive critical reception.

Plot and basis

Super 30 is based on the real-life educational programme founded by Anand Kumar in Patna. The story centres on his mission to prepare 30 selected students each year for the Indian Institutes of Technology entrance exams.

Cast and crew

Vikas Bahl directed the film and Sanjeev Dutta wrote the screenplay. The cast includes Hrithik Roshan, Mrunal Thakur, Pankaj Tripathi, Nandish Sandhu, and Virendra Saxena.

Release and reception

The film was released in India on 12 July 2019 and was commercially successful. Sources describe its reception as positive, with particular acclaim for Hrithik Roshan's performance.

Commercial performance

Available sources report worldwide box office gross of ₹208.93 crore, making it one of the higher-grossing Hindi films of 2019.

Key facts

  • The film is a biographical drama about mathematician Anand Kumar and his coaching programme for talented underprivileged students.
  • Hrithik Roshan portrays Anand Kumar in the lead role.
  • It was released theatrically on 12 July 2019.
  • The film received generally positive critical reception, with praise for Roshan's performance.
  • Its reported worldwide gross was ₹208.93 crore.
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Canadian context

The film is available on some international streaming platforms and may be of interest to Canadian viewers seeking Indian cinema and inspirational biographical dramas.[12]

Frequently asked questions

What is Super 30 about?
It is a biographical drama about Anand Kumar and his free coaching programme for underprivileged students preparing for IIT entrance exams.
Who directed Super 30?
The film was directed by Vikas Bahl.
Who plays Anand Kumar in the film?
Hrithik Roshan plays Anand Kumar.
When was Super 30 released?
It was released theatrically on 12 July 2019.
What language is Super 30 in?
It is a Hindi-language film.

References

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_30_(film)
    Supports: Film identity, release date, director, cast, runtime, reception, and box office
  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt7485048/
    Supports: Basis in Anand Kumar’s life and release information
  3. Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/super_30_2019
    Supports: Synopsis, director, producer, genre, runtime, and release date
  4. YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpvEWVVnICE
    Supports: Official trailer description of the film’s premise and production credits
  5. JustWatchhttps://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/super-30
    Supports: Streaming availability in India