Rating: 4/5

Cast: Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kajol and Sharad Kelkar

Director: Om Raut

Story:

This historical period drama is based on the story of the battle to reclaim the hill fortress of Kondhana from the Mughal clutches.  The fortress is held by a Mughal commander, Udaybhan (Saif Ali Khan.) Maratha forces under the command of Tanhaji Malusare (Ajay Devgn,) who are directed by Chhatrapati Shivaji, attempt to claim the fortress to stop the Mughal invasion into Southern India.  It is a story of mind versus might.

Review:

While there are historical dramas like Jodhaa Akbar and Padmaavat which were blockbusters, debut director Om Raut left no stone unturned to give us a film like Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, which is a treat to watch.  It has rich visuals owing to top notch VFX and showcases the Maratha valor, which sends the audience into an emotional overdrive.

The action sequences are brilliantly choreographed and Ajay Devgn delivered an outstanding performance as Tanhaji Malusare.  Every fight is cleverly choreographed and well written. When coupled with the immersive visual effects, all the elements deliver action sequences which are larger than life.

Saif Ali Khan is spot on as the antagonist Udaybhan by portraying him as mean, menacing and unpleasant, proving himself as a versatile actor.  Kajol, who plays Tanhaji’s wife Savitribai Malusare, is on point in playing the perfect wife who is with her husband in joy and in sorrow.

While the movie moves on at a good pace with song sequences melding into a moving plotline, there are instances where some scenes and dialogues seem to be dragged out.  However, they can be easily overlooked in comparison to the rest of the film.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is a movie which will keep you on the edge with climatic action scenes that lead to heroic instances at every interval.  The film will especially evoke a sense of euphoria, particularly amongst the Marathi audience, in scenes where Chhatrapati Shivaji is revered.

Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan’s portrayal as the good hero and evil villian, Om Raut’s vision and the spectacular VFX all come together seamlessly to provide a brilliant entertainer for the audience.

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