MS Dhoni biopic: Is this Sushant Singh Rajput film the longest one of the year?

Sushant Singh Rajput's MS Dhoni: The Untold Story directed by Neeraj Pandey was recently cleared by the censor board with zero cuts and a 'U - Universal' certificate.

The censored runtime of the biopic is 185 minutes - 3 hours, 5 minutes. However, sources have revealed that the film may run for a shorter duration as the team is still working on the final cut for the theatrical release.

With a runtime of over three hours, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story looks set to become the longest film of the year.

Close on the heels of the runtime of the biopic is Salman Khan's Sultan, with a runtime of 168 minutes - 2 hours, 48 minutes.

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Here's a look at the runtime of a few major Bollywood grossers:

• Sultan: 2 hours, 48 minutes
• Happy New Year: 2 hours, 59 minutes
• Bajrangi Bhaijaan: 2 hours, 43 minutes
• Dhoom 3: 2 hours, 50 minutes
• 3 Idiots: 2 hours, 51 minutes
• Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: 3 hours, 9 minutes

The biopic, directed by Neeraj Pandey, chronicles the lesser-known aspects of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's life.

The theatrical trailer and songs have won over viewers. The film is set to hit the screens on 30 September 2016.