In the domestic market, producer-actor Ajay Devgn’s movie ‘Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior’, which also stars Kajol and Saif Ali Khan, has garnered Rs 280 crores in revenues and has grossed Rs 3.67 billion worldwide. In the last two years, Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior has closed at Rs 280 crore, while Akshay Kumar’s latest film ‘Sooryavanshi’ has also touched Rs 195 crore, making Indian exhibitors happy. “Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior” crossed Rs 3.67 billion ($49 million) worldwide and was declared a blockbuster at the box-office, making it the highest grossing Bollywood film of 2020. Speaking about ‘Tanhaji’ dominating the box office for two years, Ajay said: “‘Tanhaji’ was special because it stayed true to the patriotic spirit, it had superb dialogue, it had awesome performances from Kajol and Saif Ali Khan. And I put in my sincere efforts.” The star is pleased that the warrior has received his due. He continued: “I’m so happy this unsung warrior got his due at the Indian box-office and got appreciated globally as well.” Trade analyst Taran Adarsh told IANS that Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, Ajay Devgn’s film, was set to be a big hit from the very beginning. There were all the elements to draw audiences to the theatre – a great story, great execution, incredible star cast, VFX to die for. The film grossed Rs 3.67 billion ($49 million) worldwide and was declared a blockbuster.” Adarsh added that not only did it create a national stir, it was recognized internationally as well. It is directed by Om Raut and stars Saif Ali Khan, Kajol, Sharad Kelkar, and Luke Kenny. In Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior, the story revolves around a 17th century warrior. In the aftermath of Aurangzeb’s transfer of Kondana fortress’ control to his trusted Rajput general Udaybhan Singh Rathore, Tanaji attempts to recapture the fortress.
