‘Chhalaang’ director Hansal Mehta decodes why sports-based films do well

New Delhi, Nov 30 : Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who is currently riding high on the success of his new sports drama Chhalaang, has revealed why sports-based films do well.

According to Mehta, the story of an underdog resonates with the audiences.

"I think everybody loves a good underdog story.Everybody loves sports and an underdog story.

I mean who doesnt like an underdog fighting.Who doesnt love watching that? That is the reason my show Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story worked because it is an underdog story," Mehta told IANS.Chhalaang, starring Rajkummar Rao and Nushrratt Bharuccha, revolves around a PT teacher and sports education.