
Ajay Devgn starrer Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is raking in the moolah and how. The film earned Rs 26.08 crore on Sunday, taking the total collection to Rs 61.75 crore.
Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared on Twitter, “#Tanhaji roars on Day 2… Metros and mass belt, multiplexes and single screens, #Tanhaji is simply remarkable… #Maharashtra is record-smashing… Other circuits – decent on Day 1 – join the celebrations on Day 2… Fri 15.10 cr, Sat 20.57 cr. Total: ₹ 35.67 cr. #India biz.”
The Om Raut directorial is based on the story of Tanaji Malusare, the 17th-century Maratha warrior and general of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Tanhaji also features Saif Ali Khan, Luke Kenny, Sharad Kelkar and Kajol among others in significant parts. The film has largely received a positive response from the audience as well as critics.
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The Indian Express film critic Shubhra Gupta gave Tanhaji two stars in her review and called it, ‘A simplistic, dressed-up slice of the past.’
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On January 10, the Ajay Devgn, Kajol and Saif Ali Khan-starrer Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior released in theatres. Directed by Om Raut, the film is based on the story of Tanaji Malusare, the 17th-century Maratha warrior and general of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Malusare is known for his role in the Battle of Sinhagad (1670), which he fought under the Maratha flag against the Mughals, losing his life in the campaign.
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"A story that needed to be told & heard! Go watch #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior now! It’s a drama of epic proportions!" tweeted Anil Kapoor.
"Thank you for making such meaningful cinema@ajaydevgn. A story that needs to be told and heard! It's a drama of epic proportions. #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior made us proud of our roots!" politician Jayant Patil tweeted.
Politician SG Suryah shared on Twitter, "#Tanhaji is undoubtedly a must watch movie. A kind request to play the movie with subtitles on all days in southern states for people to grasp the full movie. Excellent performance @ajaydevgn, proud of you!"
In a video, Ajay Devgn thanked the audience for an over whelming response to his latest release Tanhaji The Unsung Warrior.
Sharib Hashmi praised Ajay Devgn and other actors for their performance in Tanhaji The Unsung Warrior. He tweeted, "Subah subah din ban gaya #Tanhaji dekh ke. Please dekhiye bade parde pe 3D ke saath #BigScreenExtravaganza Hearty congratulations to the entire team! Great performances by each n every character especially @ajaydevgn #SaifAliKhan @itsKajolD @SharadK7 @LukeKennyLIVE"
Film exhibitor Akshaye Rathi tweeted, '#Tanhaji has gone absolutely ballistic at the box office today! With housefull shows being reported from cinemas all over the country, the film is set to clock a solid opening weekend number! And with its fabulous reports, the glorious run isn’t stopping anytime soon! @ajaydevgn'
"#Tanhaji is phenomenonal! A spectacle! Story, VFX to the 3D it's just drool worthy! Over decades I ve silently admired @ajaydevgn his tenacity as an actor &only heard stories of him tht makes one want to meet him. He has held his own like a quiet lion! &..Welcme bck #SaifAliKhan," filmmaker Nikhil Dwivedi praised the film in a tweet.
"Looking forward to watching #Tanhaji for no other reason than it seems to be an amazing film...Congrats @ajaydevgn bhai...need more films on Indian heroes like this..." filmmaker Parvin Dabas shared on Twitter.
@aqadir97 wrote on Twitter, "Tanaji is one of the best movies of recent times. Ajay sir and saif bhai's performance are very good. Ajay didn't say anything against Chappak, so don't do negativity of Tanaji. AJAY sir is a good person in real life #Tanahaji."
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared box office figures of Ajay Devgn film Tanhaji The Unsung Warrior on Twitter. He wrote, "#Tanhaji has a heroic weekend... Footfalls, occupancy, numbers multiply on Day 2 and 3... Sets BO on fire on Day 3... #Maharashtra is exceptional... Other circuits witness big turnaround on Day 2 and 3... Fri 15.10 cr, Sat 20.57 cr, Sun 26.08 cr. Total: ? 61.75 cr. #India biz."
"#TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior will be remembered as one of the greatest story ever told in history of Indian cinema,#AjayDevgn gets one more jewel on his Cinematic crown," film trade analyst Rohit Jaiswal tweeted.
Film exhibitor Akshaye Rathi tweeted, "#Tanhaji has gone absolutely ballistic at the box office today! With housefull shows being reported from cinemas all over the country, the film is set to clock a solid opening weekend number! And with its fabulous reports, the glorious run isn’t stopping anytime soon! @ajaydevgn"
YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani has praised Om Raut's latest directorial Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior. In a tweet, he mentioned, "Director Om raut is the real star of the movie #Tanhaji. The movie is on par with international standards. From vfx to cinematography to a tight no-nonsense direction. What a fantastic film. Wish to see a movie on chatrapati shivaji maharaj now."