Superstar Ajay Devgn, who was last seen in Rajkumar Gupta’s successful film Raid (2018), is presently shooting for his most ambitious film, Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior. Based on the life of Maratha Empire’s military leader Tanaji Malusare, who fought alongside Maratha leader Shivaji Maharaj in a series of battles, the period drama is being made on a lavish budget.
The movie stars Ajay Devgn in the title role of Tanaaji. Today, the makers of the much-anticipated film unveiled his first look from the flick, and if his first look is anything to go by, then the audience needs to brace itself for a brilliant film high on action and drama.
In the first look shared by director Om Raut, Ajay is seen in Subedar outfit. Fierceness in his eyes makes it clear that he fears none when it comes to protecting his country and countrymen from enemies.
Aside from Ajay Devgn, Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior also stars Saif Ali Khan, Suniel Shetty and Pankaj Tripathi in lead roles. Devgn’s wife Kajol is also rumoured to be playing an important character in the film.
Produced by Ajay Devgn Ffilms and T-Series, the big-ticket film is expected to hit screens on December 22, 2019.
Ranveer Singh’s rugged new look anchors the high-energy music video.
Rapper Hanumankind makes his official Bollywood début with a fierce verse.
Modern take on the classic Punjabi folk tune 'Jogi'.
Glimpses of Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal in the mix.
The full trailer lands next month.
The Dhurandhar title track just hit the internet, and the noise around this spy thriller just went up a few notches. This is the track that pulls rapper Hanumankind into his first proper Bollywood playback moment. They have taken the old folk number 'Jogi' and built a power-packed version around it, a mix of earthy roots and straight-up aggressive energy that hits like a truck. It fits, honestly. It mirrors the film's whole gritty vibe and Ranveer Singh's battle-hardened look with that wild beard.
Hanumankind brings raw rap fire while Ranveer Singh owns 'Dhurandhar' music video Getty Images/ Youtube Screengrab/Saregama Music
What is the Dhurandhar title track about?
You get a proper blast of the film’s atmosphere from this track. The music video cuts fast between shots of a heavily bearded and muscular Ranveer Singh, looking every bit the part of a hardened operative. The video cuts to the other big names in the cast as well. Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal are all there in what appears to be a tense, dark situation. The music includes traditional Punjabi folk with a stronger, cinematic rhythm.
How did Hanumankind get involved in the Dhurandhar song?
It turns out his involvement was a pretty organic, almost spontaneous thing. Music composer Shashwat Sachdev opened up about how the rap section came together. Apparently, it happened during a late-night studio session with director Aditya Dhar and Hanumankind himself. They captured an impromptu performance that just clicked, bringing what Sachdev called a "raw, instinctive fire" to the whole track. For an artist known for his independent work, this Dhurandhar feature is a major step into the mainstream film scene.
All this build-up is heading towards a definite date. The makers confirmed it right at the end of the title track video. Dhurandhar is locked in for a worldwide theatrical release on 5 December of this year. For those who need more than a song to tide them over, the official trailer is promised for 12 November.
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