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Thackeray(2019)

6.0/10
Hindi145 mins

Thackeray (2019) is a 145-minute Hindi film directed by Abhijit Panse. Starring Sanjay Narvekar, Amrita Rao and Abdul Quadir Amin. With an audience rating of 6.0/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Thackeray stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2019.

Director:Abhijit Panse
Mood:
darkemotionalintense
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 25 Jan 2019

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
25 January 2019
Theatrical Release
25 January 2019
Director
Abhijit Panse
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
6.0/10

Storyline

Few political figures in modern Indian history provoke as much reverence and controversy as Bal Thackeray, and director Abhijit Panse's biographical drama leans fearlessly into both. Nawazuddin Siddiqui delivers a commanding, career-defining performance as the firebrand cartoonist-turned-politician who built Shiv Sena from the ground up and reshaped Maharashtra's identity through sheer force of personality. Rooted deeply in the Marathi cultural consciousness yet told in Hindi for a national audience, this is a portrait of power, charisma, and ideology that refuses easy judgment — making it essential viewing for anyone seeking to understand the soul of Mumbai politics.

The rise of a political firebrand.

Film Details

6.0Rating
145Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date25 January 2019
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalintense
Themes
identitycorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film's lead actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui spent hours watching old videos to copy Balasaheb Thackeray's style of speaking.
  • A special makeup team was hired to make Nawazuddin look exactly like the real-life Thackeray in every scene.
  • The movie was released in both Hindi and Marathi on the same day to reach a wider audience.
  • Some real-life politicians and family members of Thackeray visited the sets during filming.
  • The director Abhijit Panse had previously worked mostly in Marathi cinema before this Hindi film.
  • The movie faced protests and legal challenges from certain political groups before its release.
  • Parts of the film were shot in actual locations important to Thackeray's life in Mumbai.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Thackeray

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