Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020)

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior is the kind of historical action epic that commits fully to big-screen spectacle, turning a fort siege into a pulse-quickening, larger-than-life experience. It sweeps you along with muscular direction, thunderous set pieces, and slick CGI that gives the battles a vivid, almost mythic grandeur without losing the grit of steel and sweat. Ajay Devgn anchors the film with stoic intensity, while Saif Ali Khan brings a deliciously sharp edge that makes every confrontation crackle. If you’re allergic to unabashed patriotism or operatic, heightened action, it may feel a touch grand, but if you want a thrilling, visually lavish ride with real star power, this one delivers.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior wants to be a rousing, chest-thumping historical epic about bravery, loyalty, and reclaiming a fortress against long odds, and it absolutely commits to that crowd-pleasing energy. The problem is it plays history like a slogan: characters are painted in blunt good-versus-evil strokes, the dialogue can feel overwrought, and the film’s politics may come off as propaganda if you’re sensitive to “saffronisation” or want nuance. Add in patchy VFX that sometimes undercut the scale it’s reaching for, and the whole thing can feel more like a glossy myth than a grounded drama. If you’re here for Ajay Devgn’s intensity, big action beats, and patriotic spectacle, you’ll likely have a good time; if you want historical rigor and layered storytelling, this may test your patience.