The film, which stars Sushant Singh Rajput in the title role, has been co-produced by Dhoni's longtime friend Arun Pandey.
The actor, who always wanted to be a cricketer and has portrayed the star player in the forthcoming Bollywood biopic, says he has not just improved his game but has also learnt from Dhoni to be a better listener.
"I think Kangana has a great style. And apart from that, Alia Bhatt chooses an easy going style which I like very much," Rao told reporters at the GQ Men of the Year awards on Tuesday.
I think when you wear so many hats, be it of a mom or a working woman, you need to feel good and look good as well. Being healthy is the most important thing. My son is a little crazy about healthy food.
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who was approached for a special appearance in Karan Johar's directorial venture Ae Dil Hai Mushkilcouldn't do the film following an injury.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher says it is really important for Pakistani actors to say that "I condemn the unfortunate massacre of Indian soldiers".