Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan’s period drama Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior has hit screens. The film also features Kajol, Jagapathi Babu, Sharad Kelkar, Luke Kenny and Neha Sharma among others in significant parts.
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The Om Raut directorial revolves around the military leader of the Maratha empire, Tanhaji Malusare who led the battle against the Mughal commander Uday Bhan. While Saif plays Uday, Kajol will be seen essaying the character of Savitribai Malusare (wife of Tanhaji). Sharad portrays Chhatrapati Shivaji in the film. Tanhaji is the first installment of a franchise on unsung heroes bankrolled by Ajay.
In an interview with PTI, Ajay said, “With Tanhaji, we are starting a franchise on unsung warriors. This is the first film in that. We would like to make films about people who have been forgotten and have done so much for the country. We want to take this franchise forward because every state has a hero. Not state but these are all national heroes and icons. They are known more in their states than in the country. We want to tell their stories all across the country.”
Tanhaji, which also features Saif Ali Khan, also marks the reunion of the actor with Ajay. The two have earlier shared screen space in movies like Omkara and Kachche Dhaage.
Speaking about his role in the film, Saif told PTI, “I don’t care about image. If I get good work, then it’s a great thing. There should be an image of an actor these days that he is able to pull off different characters and roles. I feel very happy that I got to play a different character. It was one of the most exciting roles of my career.” Read less
Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior's screenplay has been penned by Prakash Kapadia and Om Raut. The music of the historical drama has been composed by the talented duo of Ajay-Atul.
At the box office, Tanhaji is said to face competition from Rajinikanth's Darbar and Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak. While Darbar released on January 9, Chhapaak also releases today.
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Trade Analyst Ramesh Bala gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5. He tweeted, “#TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior [3.5/5] : The story of the Maratha Warrior #Tanhaji who was the military commander of Satrapathi #Shivaji @ajaydevgn is fantastic.. So is #SaifAliKhan Battle sequences are executed in a spectacular manner.. Watch it if u r a fan of this genre!”.
User @sudarshanroy14 shared, “#Tanhaji climax is TERRIFIC. What a climax yaar? #AjayDevgn killed it. Outstanding performance. #SaifAliKhan as villain performed excellently throughout the film. @ajaydevgn #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior is a box office WINNER!!!??”.
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User @DevendersainiS tweeted, “Watched #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior and it's TREMENDOUS! Watch it now! Grab your tickets! Watch it with your entire family! Witness the brave history of Maratha warriors Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji #TanhajiReview 4*/5*”.
“#TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior is an Indian period drama directed by @omraut. From cinematography to direction it’s top-notch. The 3D effects are a delight to watch. Tanhaji sets an example of excellent VFX and cinematography.41/2 stars #TanhajiReview #Tanhaji,” tweeted user @rajanbhave.
“All the movies of @ajaydevgn sir starting from #phoolaurkaante till #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior are the lit but this is the best #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior as it lead us to know more about the real hero #SubedarTanhajiMalusare Must watch movie for all of us,” posted user @RajGupt32043908 on Twitter.
User @dineshkpr shared on Twitter, “#TanhajiReview I'm not a movie reviewer but I know one thing for sure. If a movie keeps you on the edge from beginning then it's worth spending money and time I went to watch #Tanhaji with my wife n we did't speak a word during the full length of movie #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior”.
“Drama, emotion, action, vfx #Tanhaji is a mesmerizing experience... excellent direction, ending is too much thrilling..#AjayDevgn #SaifAliKhan #Kajol all are superb, hope #Tanhaji crossed ? cr…,” posted user @KamdeVivek on Twitter.
User @sultani_tiger gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5. He tweeted, “#TanhajiReview - #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior is a GOOD film. It concentrates on the main plot throughout & doesn’t waste time on pointless scenes. @ajaydevgn was very good & #SaifAliKhan also killed it. They both had equal roles. Climax was the highlight of the film. 3.5*/5*”.
“Marvelous acting #AjayDevgn strong story.. direction(om raut) is far better then #sanjayleelabhansali.,great caste.,super se bhi upr VFX Epic3D.,never seen before in indian cinema #3D. MASTERPIECE #shardkelkar nailed it #saif shine #kajol”, tweeted @PrinceS24637334.
“Nice movie, but should have elaborated few more things about tanaji's life, at all worth to watch, nice direction, saif is classy with his RAW performance #AjayDevgn #TanhajiReview #SaifAliKhan”, posted user @aj_2984 on Twitter.
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User @Abhineetdasgup2 tweeted, “#TanajiTheUnsungWarrior the movie such high emotions such 3d visuals action so tightly edited so much of acting such emotions the background score. @ajaydevgn u have given a gem to bollywood #AjayDevgn”.
“#TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior gives you adrenaline rush. Makes you feel helpless, fills one with anger, the feeling was just incredible”, tweeted user @RoninADfannn.
“#AjayDevgan and #SaifAliKhan take a bow! Commercial historical epics are done like this! The film represents the strides hindi cinema is taking in the special effects department as well! #TanhajiReview #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior”, tweeted user @jammypants4.
Twitter user @krunalofficial gave the Ajay Devgn-starrer 4 stars out of 5. “#TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior is must watch film for every indian. Don't miss it. @ajaydevgn delivers power packed performance and @itsKajolD looks beautiful and done brilliant job. #SaifAliKhan has done terrific job. #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior @TanhajiFilm”, his caption read.
User @thecineparadise posted on Twitter, “#TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior is rather a detest to the valour and victory of Tanhaji Malusare. Nevertheless, it’s an aesthetically mounted period drama with visual flair; soothes like a chapter from the comic book, Amar Chitra Katha. #TanhajiReview”.
The IMDb rating of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, starring Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and Kajol, is 8.9.
"#OneWordReview...#Tanhaji: SUPERB. Rating: 4 stars. Drama, emotions, conflict, action, VFX, #Tanhaji is an enthralling experience... Electrifying climax... Top notch direction... #Ajay, #Kajol, #Saif in super form... Get ready for 2020’s first 100 cr+ film. #TanhajiReview," film trade analyst Taran Adarsh said via Twitter.
Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel tweeted, "#TanhajiTheUnsungWarriror opened with approx 30% occupancy in morning shows, Maharashtra belt opened with 60-65% occupancy. Overall FANTASTIC opening. #Tanhaji #Chhapaak has a slow start, opened with 10-12% occupancy."
"#TanhajiReview: You haven't watched anything like #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior on the #Hindi screen ever in 3D. #Tanhaji takes gigantic strides, taking #Indian cinema notches higher. @ADFFilms & @TSeries ' #Tanhaji-#TheUnsungWarrior will most definitely go down the annals of history," a twitter user @SinhaSomesh wrote.
Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel watched Tanhaji and is impressed with the flawless performances. He wrote on Twitter, "#Tanhaji -MAGNOLIOUS. Flawless Script, Screenplay , exemplary direction, world class action & visuals makes Tanhaji a MASTERPIECE. @ajaydevgn Delivers national award winning act. #Saif is brilliant. Highlight- PRODIGIOUS climax. Super Hit Rating- 5 stars #tanhajireview."
The Indian Express' film critic Shubhra Gupta in her two star review of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior wrote, "Maratha valour has always been in vogue, but suddenly it seems unstoppable. Last month, Ashutosh Gowariker’s Panipat had the rousing battle cry of ‘har har Mahadev’ ringing across the screen; Tanhaji treads the same paths, more or less, only with a heavier-weight trio in the lead: Devgn as the all-good, valiant Tanhaji Malusare, Kajol as his dutiful, beautiful wife Savitribai, and Khan as the all-bad, utterly villanous Udaybhan Rathod. There’s a lot of thunderous speechifying combined with thundering hooves, as befits an epic which toplines a historical figure who was chiefly a warrior."
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Kajol said she felt responsible towards her role in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior as there was no reference point to play Savitiribai, the wife of the titular character Tanhaji. She told PTI, "The sense of responsibility for this particular character was that I had no reference point. I couldn’t compare her to anybody. The responsibility, as an actor, lies with me, because I have to convince myself that what I’m doing is the right thing. That was a task.”
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Trade analyst Rohit Jaiswal tweeted, "#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 #Tanhaji is a GEM, a well scripted film with jaw dropping action sequences 4*/5 #TanhajiReview SUPERHIT 4 stars"
"#Tanhaji is roaring like a True Lion In Maharashtra. BUMPER OPENING. Some shows are Jam packed. Have not witnessed this kind of craze on a weekday for years. @ajaydevgn @itsKajolD @omraut," wrote film trade analyst Abhishek V Parihar on Twitter.
Filmmaker Milan Luthria wrote on Twitter, "Fabulous reviews for #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior congratulations to the team and especially my friends and combo of my first film @ajaydevgn and @saifalikhan ?"
"Take a bow @ajaydevgn #Tanhaji is a different league @omraut @itsKajolD @KumarMangat." tweeted film producer Ankur Garg.
A twitter user @Nilzrav wrote, "Interval #Tanhaji: DHAMAAKAA. The intro scene of #AjayDevgn is going to be absolute CRAZE in the theatres. BGM is DUPER Electrifying & Thrilling after such a long time on big screen. Loving Saif too! Each and every scenes is perfection. #TanhajiReview
Joginder Tuteja shared on Twitter, "#Tanhaji is seeing a huge release in Hindi and Marathi across 3880 screens."
Film trade analyst Sumit Kadel wrote on Twitter, "#TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior Media Screening report is EPIC , my friend who is attending the screening in mumbai saying its best film of @ajaydevgn career. #Tanhaji."
Before you head out to watch Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, read everything about Taanaji Malusare who is most popularly remembered for the Battle of Sinhagad in 1670. He fought against Mughal fort keeper Udaybhan Rathore, a formidable Rajput warrior, until his last breath, which paved the way for a Maratha victory.
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"#TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior ‘s amazing performances by @ajaydevgn what a zubedaar!! @itsKajolD the love of his life broke myu2764ufe0f as only she can @SharadK7 what a Shivaji! #padmavatirao & #SaifAliKhan as the negative lead was just tooo good I’m a fan! u all were just phenomenal," wrote Tanishaa Mukerji on Twitter.
Film trade analysts believe Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan starrer Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior can pull the family audience to cinema halls in huge numbers and predict its great opening at the ticket counters. “Tanhaji is a magnum opus. It tells the tale of an unsung warrior from the Maratha community. The pre-release buzz suggests the film will have a good box office collection. It will be releasing in over 3000 screens. It is also coming in 3D to justify its scale on the big screen. So, I am expecting a fantastic start for the Om Raut directorial and then depending upon word of mouth, a long run at the box office is also expected. I will peg the film at Rs 10 crore,” film trade analyst Girish Johar told indianexpress.com.
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Ajay Devgn has scored a century in Bollywood with his latest venture Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior. Talking about the film Devgn, who is playing the titular role in the film, said there are many warriors lost in the pages of history and it was important to tell their stories to the world. “We had probably read just two paragraphs about Tanhaji Malusare in history books. I am sure many in Bengal do not know about him. That is why the tag ‘unsung warrior’ is a part of the film’s title,” he told reporters at a press conference in Mumbai.
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Film trade analyst Akshaye Rathi is excited to watch Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and wished the film's team good luck. "Good luck to @ajaydevgn @omraut @itsKajolD #SaifAliKhan @SharadK7 @itsBhushanKumar & everybody who is associated with #TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior! A story that has waited long to be told & from what I hear, it couldn’t have been told in a better way! Very excited to watch it!," he wrote on Twitter.
@deepak30000 posted on Twitter, "#TanhajiReview just watched #Tanhaji @ajaydevgn is as always outstanding in this historical high octane emotional story @itsKajolD plays the part pitch #SaifAliKhan is menacing and at his best #MustWatch"
Tanishaa Mukerji tweeted, "#TanhajiTheUnsungWarrior oof! WHAT A 3D RIDE! #marvel May have #captainamerica but we got #TANHAJI!!! What ACTION! WHAT EFFECTS! ABSOLUTELY ROCKED IT! @ajaydevgn @itsKajolD @ADFFilms @TSeries #SaifAliKhan @SharadK7"