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Review: Azaad – Fails to Gallop Beyond Expectations

CineBuster Online | Updated — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:00:31 +0000

Indian cinema has long relied on emotional storytelling, and the relationship between humans and animals has often been a recurring theme in films like #HaathiMereSaathi, #TeriMeherbaniyaan, #MainePyarKiya, and #DilDhadakneDo. Azaad, the latest entrant in this genre, attempts to weave an emotional tale around a majestic horse named Azaad. The film also marks the debut of three newcomers – Azaad (the horse), Aaman Devgan (Ajay Devgn’s nephew), and Rasha Thadani (Raveena Tandon’s daughter).

Set against the backdrop of the 1920s during British rule, the story revolves around Govind (Aaman Devgan), a young man from a small village who works at a stable owned by the oppressive zamindar Rai Bahadur (Piyush Mishra). Rai Bahadur’s younger daughter, Janaki (Rasha Thadani), develops a connection with Govind after a chance encounter at the stable. However, their bond leads Govind to rebel against the zamindar’s authority, forcing him to flee. Govind finds refuge with Vikram Singh (Ajay Devgn), a revolutionary with a tragic past involving his love, Kesar (Diana Penty), who was forcibly married to Rai Bahadur’s son, Tej Bahadur (Mohit Malik).

Central to the story is Azaad, Vikram’s cherished horse, who becomes a symbol of love and freedom. The narrative intertwines multiple relationships – Vikram and Azaad, Govind and Azaad, Vikram and Kesar, and Govind and Janaki – all set against the larger backdrop of rebellion against British rule and local feudal oppression.

While the premise holds promise, Azaad struggles to maintain momentum. The first half is particularly slow, despite Ajay Devgn’s commendable performance. The film’s themes of rebellion, discrimination against women, and the cruelty of zamindars are compelling but get lost in the scattered storytelling.

On the technical front, the film boasts excellent production design and cinematography, successfully capturing the period setting. The music is enjoyable, with the song Oui Amma standing out, giving Rasha Thadani a chance to showcase her dancing talent.

Performances are a mixed bag. Ajay Devgn is as reliable as ever, delivering a seamless performance. Aaman Devgan impresses with his action sequences and dancing but needs to work on his voice modulation. Rasha Thadani looks stunning and makes a strong impression despite limited screen time. Supporting actors Mohit Malik and Piyush Mishra lend solid performances that add weight to the narrative.

Despite its strengths, Azaad falters in pacing and coherence, making it difficult to fully engage with its emotional core. While the film shines in moments, it ultimately fails to gallop toward greatness.

Rating : **

By Keerti Kadam

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2nd phase of corona compels Haathi Mere Saathi to defer release!

CineBuster Online | Updated — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 15:50:56 +0000

Haathi Mere Saathi release held back due to Covid-19 situation. It’s Telugu and Tamil versions, Aranya and Kaadan will release as planned on 26th March.

We have gone through some turbulent times since the past year and the situation hasn’t changed much. While we thought everything was getting back to normalcy, the sudden rise in Covid cases are worrisome. Given the current situation, Eros International has decided to hold back the release of their upcoming release, Haathi Mere Saathi, the Hindi version from the trilingual adventure drama starring Rana Daggubati, Pulkit Samrat, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Zoya Hussain.

However, Eros Motion Pictures will be releasing Aranya and Kaadan, the Telugu and Tamil versions respectively.

Check out the statement issued by Eros International here….

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Forest-jumping shoot for the adventurous team of ‘Haathi Mere Saathi’!

Cine Reporter — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 08:01:36 +0000

Did you know that shooting Eros International’s Haathi Mere Saathi was as challenging an experience for the team as it was rewarding. Director Prabu Solomon chose some rather real locations situated in deep dense forests to give an authentic experience to the audiences watching his narrtaive on the big screen.

Haathi Mere Saathi cast including Rana Daggubati, Pulkit Samrat, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Zoya Hussain proved to be adventorous team players facing every challenge with great elan. Shares the source, who was present on the set of this Prabu Solomon directorial, “It took a six-hour long drive from Kochi airport to reach the town close to the forest where we were to shoot. From that town, it was an hour long uphill off-road journey to the location. That too, only in the forest jeeps and not in the casts’ luxury cars. Being a forest, the crew was allowed to shoot only till 5 pm. So the cast had a call time as early as 5 am on most days.”

Shares Rana, “We shot in some of the toughest locations – 2-3 dense forests in Kerala. The forest near Shanthanpara where we first shot was destroyed by floods, so we had to relocate our shoot location to another forest. Getting to those locations itself was a challenge.”

The team carried on their endeavour to another forest without letting the natural calamities dampen their mojo. And they truly enjoyed the experience.

Recalls Rana, “Apart from the challenging locations, shooting with 30 plus elephants in three different languages was a thrilling experience.”

Woah! That sure sounds like a shooting experience Rana Daggubati, Pulkit Samrat, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Zoya Hussain and the other cast and crew members of Haathi Mere Saathi will remember for the rest of their lives.

Get ready to be a part of this journey on 26 March, 2021 in a theatre near you!

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‘Ae Hawa…’ , from Haathi Mere Saathi will leave you with moist eyes and a heavy heart

CineBuster Online | Updated — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:33:42 +0000

The song, Ae Hawa from Haathi Mere Saathi is sure to leave you with moist eyes and a heavy heart. It depicts the fight between man and the wild taking a tragic turn, putting the elephants and their friends in a traumatic phase.

This soulful song from Eros International’s Haathi Mere Saathi features Rana Daggubati, Pulkit Samrat, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Zoya Hussain. The characters can be seen in pain, helpless in their endeavour to guard the natural habitat for their elephant friends. It’s a telling tale of reality, bringing the real life scenario on the big screen.

Watch song here- https://youtu.be/iRO1oVTvUXE

Ae Hawa is composed by Shantanu Moitra. The Prabu Solomon directorial will be releasing in 3 languages. It’s titled Aranya in Telugu and Kaadan in Tamil.

Thid is the first trilingual release of 2021.

Haathi Mere Saathi is an endearing tale of man’s bond with elephants, wildlife and the nature. The film comes with a great message, that to love and protect nature and wildlife.

The trilingual is produced by Eros Motion Pictures, a division of Eros STX Global Corporation, an established leader in the Indian film industry with a track record of over 40 years.

The pan-India multi-lingual film will premiere in three languages on 26 March 2021. For now, enjoy Ae Hawa and soak your hearts in its melody.

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An emotional song from Haathi Mere Saathi, Ae Hawa, releasing tomorrow

CineBuster Online | Updated — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:42:11 +0000

The team of Haathi Mere Saathi is all ready to string the deepest chords of your heart with this rather emotional song, Ae Hawa. The song from the first trilingual release of 2021, will be released tomorrow by Eros International.

The song is sure to go viral for its soothing music and picturesque frames. What’s more, it features the maverick actor, Rana Daggubati. Shares a source, “The song will surely get you all emotional with its beautiful lyrics and outstanding music. Shantanu Moitra has outdone himself yet again.”

The film is titled Aranya in Telugu and Kaadan in Tamil. Oscar award winner Resul Pookutty is the sound designer for this jungle drama. So get ready to enjoy this song tomorrow and the cinematic brilliance of Haathi Mere Saathi in theatres with necesary safety precautions on 26 March 2021.

‘Haathi Mere Saathi’ takes on the interesting concept of a man’s relationship with the wildlife and the nature around. The movie aims to educate the audience on the responsibility towards nature and wildlife.

The trilingual is directed by Prabu Solomon, an expert on films around wildlife. It is produced by Eros Motion Pictures, a division of Eros STX Global Corporation, an established leader in the Indian film industry with a track record of over 40 years.

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Heroes displayed on the latest poster of ‘Haathi Mere Saathi’

CineBuster Online | Updated — Sat, 13 Mar 2021 16:49:02 +0000

Get ready to welcome the lead heroes from the jungle adventure, Haathi Mere Saathi with this banging new poster. EROS International celebrates the real heroes of the film – the majestic elephants with this breathtaking poster. It’s a never-seen-before element given the fact that the poster features nothing else but just elephants.

The man versus wild saga revolves around elephants and their endangered habitat. It is a story inspired by multiple events and traces the narrative of a man (Rana Daggubati), who spends most of his life in the jungle, dedicated to protecting the ecosystem.

Clearly, elephants play a gigantic and pivotal role in the narrative. So presenting them exclusively on a poster seems like a great idea by the makers.

This is a much anticipated story of an endearing tale of a special bond between a man and elephants. This 2021’s first trilingual film, will release as Aranya in Telugu and as Kaadan in Tamil.

This will be a hat-trick for Rana as Haathi Mere Saathi is the third trilingual film, post the mammoth Baahubali series and The Ghazi Attack, films that received immense love across the globe.

The film is produced by Eros Motion Pictures, a division of Eros STX Global Corporation, an established leader in the Indian film industry with a track record of over 40 years.

So get ready to experience the wild with these royal beings, the beautiful elephants from Haathi Mere Saathi on 26 March 2021.

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Shriya Pilgaonkar and Zoya Hussain’s look from Haathi Mere Saathi out

CineBuster Online | Updated — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:44:23 +0000

Woah! There’s a tripple bonanza for the Haathi Mere Saathi fans as Eros International showcases 2 brand new posters with its leading ladies, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Zoya Hussain. This especially on the occasion of Women’s Day. Well, that’s not all as the makers are also announcing the song, Dheeme Dheeme, which will be launched on 9th March.

The makers have chosen Women’s Day to present the strong female characters, Arundhati and Arvi from Haathi Mere Saathi played by Shriya and Zoya respectively.

So celebrate Women’s Day with these powerful and gorgeous ladies from Haathi Mere Saathi.

Haathi Mere Saathi is a story inspired by multiple events and traces the narrative of a man (Rana Daggubati), who spends most of his life in the jungle, dedicated to protecting the ecosystem. Shriya and Zoya’s characters too are are seen fighting for justice for the elephants and the ecosystem

The film is directed by Prabu Solomon, an expert on films around wildlife. It is produced by Eros Motion Pictures, a division of Eros STX Global Corporation, an established leader in the Indian film industry with a track record of over 40 years. The pan-India multi-lingual film will premiere in three languages on 26 March 2021.

So Haathi Mere Saathi brings us two strong women characters from the film on Women’s Day to celebrate the occasion.

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‘Shukriya’, Haathi Mere Saathi’s jungle anthem

CineBuster Online | Updated — Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:25:39 +0000

This will be a hat-trick for Rana as Haathi Mere Saathi is the third trilingual film, post the mammoth Baahubali series and The Ghazi Attack, films that received immense love across the globe. Haathi Mere Saathi is a story inspired by multiple events and traces the narrative of a man (Rana Daggubati), who spends most of his life in the jungle, dedicated to protecting the ecosystem. Fans have been looking forward to this endearing tale of a special bond between a man and elephants.

After releasing the Hindi trailer of 2021’s first trilingual film, Haathi Mere Saathi Eros International has now brought to us Shukriya song from the film. The song from its Telegu version Aranya is released as Chitikse’se’ Aa Chirugaali from Aranya and Thaalaattu Paadum from Kaadan in Tamil.

The melodious song, Shukriya, features Rana Daggubati, Pulkit Samrat, Zoya Hussain and Shriya Pilgaonkar. It is a tribute to God’s gift to mankind, the nature. In the song, Rana can be seen in the jungle, enjoying the little miracles of nature.

As soon as the song was dropped online, it was heard and applauded by fans. It’s not just a melodious song, but also is pictured beautifully.

The pan-India multi-lingual film will premiere in three languages on 26 March 2021. So, lock your date for a wild, wild adventure.

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‘Haathi Mere Saathi’ drops a trailer

CineBuster Online | Updated — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 21:15:44 +0000

Eros International unveiled the much-awaited Hindi trailer of the adventure film ‘Haathi Mere Saathi’ via a virtual conference today.

On the occasion of World Wildlife Day yesterday, on 3rd March, the makers revealed the much anticipated Tamil and Telugu trailers of the trilingual film titled, Kaadan and Aranya in Chennai and Hyderabad respectively, in the presence of Rana Daggubati, Prabu Solomon, Vishnu Vishal, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Zoya Hussain. And now, the team has released the trailer of its Hindi version, titled ‘Haathi Mere Saathi’ over a virtual press conference.

The trailer of Aranya and Kaadan has left the viewers spellbound with its scale and the performances. It gives a glimpse of the intriguing narrative that awaits us on 26th March.

By Eros Now Music

Rana will be seen as the protagonist in a completely different avatar, in all three versions along with Pulkit Samrat in Haathi Mere Saathi (Hindi), and Vishnu Vishal in Kaadan (Tamil) and Aranya (Telugu). The film also stars talented actresses – Shriya Pilgaonkar and Zoya Hussain in lead roles.

This endearing tale between a man and the elephants is a story inspired by multiple events. A unique concept which is unexplored in Indian cinema before.

It traces the narrative of the protagonist (Rana Daggubati), who spends most of his life in the jungle, dedicated to protecting the ecosystem.

Post the massive success of the magnum opus ‘Baahubali’ franchise, and ‘The Ghazi Attack’, this will be a hat-trick for Rana in a trilingual. No doubt, it has left the fans all excited for the film to hit the silver screens.

The film is directed by National Award-winning director, Prabu Solomon, who is an expert on films around wildlife. It is bankrolled by Eros Motion Pictures, a division of Eros STX Global Corporation, an established leader in the Indian film industry with a track record of over 40 years.

The pan-India multi-lingual film will be the first trilingual of 2021 and will premiere in three languages on 26 March 2021. So, lock your date and get ready to get on this wild adventure.

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Rana Daggubati reveals another poster of ‘Haathi Mere Saathi’

CineBuster Online | Updated — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 19:25:46 +0000

Another poster of Eros International’s Haathi Mere Saathi hits the marquee today. The ensemble cast including Rana Daggubati, Pulkit Samrat, Vishnu Vidhal, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Zoya Hussain leave us impressed and intriguied in the latest poster of Haathi Mere Saathi. The film is helmed by accomplished director, Prabu Solomon who has worked closely around films based on wildlife.

It’s a trilingual adventure drama releasing in 3 languages- Haathi Mere Saathi, in Hindi, Kaadan in Tamil and Aranya in Telugu. The special treat in the film is the dynamic star elephant, Unni.

Haathi Mere Saathi is a story that traces the narrative of a man (Rana Daggubati), who spends most of his life in the jungle, dedicated to protecting the ecosystem. An endearing tale of a bond between a man and an elephant. So, lock your date for a wild, wild adventure.