Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020)

8.8 /10

Directed by: Om Raut

Written by: Prakash Kapadia

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

Running time: 135 minutes
Genre: Action, Biography

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is the biopic of Tanaji Malusare, a great Maratha warrior and the right hand of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. In 1665, Mughal emperor Aurangzeb attacked and captured the strategically important Kondhana Fort. To make it a control center of Southern India, Aurangzeb sends his most trusted commander Uday Bhan Rathod as its caretaker. When Tanhaji came to know about this, he steps up and promise Shivaji Maharaj that once again Maratha flag will hoist in Kondhana. On February 4, 1670, Tanhaji with around 300 soldiers successfully captured the fort.

This is director Om Raut's debut Bollywood film and he has done a fabulous job. The storyline is seamless. The dialogues exhibit a great intensity of patriotism. The music and background score supports the plot and contributes to the atmosphere of war. Bollywood is changing and now the glorious history of our unsung brave heroes is getting a long-awaited recognition.

Tanhaji keeps you invested for every single second in the movie. The movie heavily depends on the CGI and the war sequences are a visual treat. It's inspiring and glorious. Its cinematography is striking and impressive. Songs aren't very great but suit the plot. I personally liked the song "Shankara Re Shankara". A little bit of creative liberty has been taken and we too feel it sometimes.

Ajay Devgn's charismatic performance gives satisfaction every time he's on the screen. His dialogue delivery will ignite the flame of patriotism in your heart.  On the other side, Saif Ali Khan has given a superior and breathtaking performance. He looks evil. He's ruthless and his madness doesn't have limits. Kajol in a little screen time given wins viewers' hearts. She was looking so beautiful in the traditional outfit. Sharad Kelkar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj has also played his role very well.

Overall Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is a compelling and amusing movie. It's a powerful action-packed entertainer. It's the first must-watch movie of the new decade and it's roaring at the box-office with a great opening weekend.