Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior packs a solid punch in first weekend

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior observed a rising graph at the box office on the first weekend of its release. The period drama which marks Ajay Devgn's 100th film in the Bollywood has minted Rs 61.93 at the ticket windows.

New Delhi: Ajay Devgn starrer magnum opus Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior clocked a business of whopping Rs 61.93 in the country.

The box office collection for the flick observed a rising graph as the movie's first-day collection on Friday was 15.10 crore followed by 20.57 crore on Saturday and on Sunday it totalled Rs 61.93 crores.

Tanhaji, which according to trade pundits lacked all-India appeal, the all-India box office prospects looked dicey and its major hopes rested on Maharashtra. However, the film has apparently won over western, central and northern India.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior marks Ajay Devgn's 100th film in the Bollywood. The movie is set in the 17th century and is a biographical period drama based on the life of Tanaji Malusare, the unsung warrior who fought alongside Chatrapati Shivaji against the Mughals.

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It shows Ajay Devgn essaying the role of Maratha warrior Taanaji Malusare fighting for the principles Bhagwa (saffron) flag and Swaraj (home-rule) and Satya (truth).

Kajol, who essays the role of the wife of Tanhaji, Savitribai Malusare, is shown as a strong character, who accompanies him in taking firm decisions.

Saif Ali Khan, who plays the antagonist, comes out strong as Uday Bhan, a Rajput official, who works for Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. The film is produced by Ajay Devgn's ADF and Bhushan Kumar's T-Series, with director by Om Raut at the helm.