Champion (2003 film)

Champion
The poster for the film Champion
Directed by	Rabi Kinagi
Produced by	Shree Venkatesh Films
Written by	Rabi Kinagi
Starring	Jeet Srabanti Chatterjee
Music by	S P Venkatesh
Cinematography	V. Probhakar
Distributed by	Ashadeep Entertainment
Release date	15 April 2003
Running time	166 mins
Country	India
Language	Bengali

Champion is a sports drama Bengali film was released in 2003. Directed by Rabi Kinagi, the movie featured Jeet and Srabanti Chatterjee. This movie is Jeet's third movie and Srabanti Chatterjee's debut movie. The movie is a remake of 1999 Telugu movie Thammudu which was inspired by Aamir Khan's Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.

The main theme of the film depicts how an irresponsible boy can be very responsible at a particular stage of life. In this film we have got a glittering appearance of a new hero at Tollygunge named 'Jeet'. Raja is a college student who is forever committing mischief. He and his peers Bhola, Dhonu & Kanu always stay on the top of the list of failures. Raja has an elder brother, Rohit who is the exact opposite of the infamous Raja. Rohit works at their father's cafe, and is bright in studies. Their father is fed up with the restless Raja. Even after repeated whackings from his father the stubborn mule refuses to change. Raja's only support is his childhood friend Kavita who is secretly in love with him. But the flirtatious Raja finds solace in the spoilt brat Riya, the daughter of a millionaire. Raja saves Riya from the villainous millionaire student Ronny. But Riya dumps Raja & patches up with the affluent Rony. In the meanwhile Rohit starts rigorously practising for the upcoming kick boxing championship final against Rony. All hell breaks loose when Rohit is beaten by Rony & his mates. Rohit is hospitalised in a critical condition. Raja approaches Rohit's coach and begs him to train Raja. Thus a vigorous practice schedule begins. Raja with support from Kavita gets himself ready for the match. In the match he emerges victorious and dedicates the trophy to Rohit and then celebrates his love with Kavita.

Champion was a high critically and commercially success. Mainly Jeet's comic timing and acting was praised.