Thackeray
Movie Details:
| Based on | Bal Thackeray |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi Hindi |
| Genres | Biography, Drama |
| Release date | 25 January 2019 |
| Running time | 2hr 19min |
| Certificate | 13+ |
| Starring | Nawazuddin Siddiqui Amrita Rao |
| Directed by | Abhijit Panse |
| Written by | Arvind Jagtap |
| Screenplay by | Abhijit Panse |
| Story by | Sanjay Raut |
| Produced by | Viacom18 Motion Pictures Shrikant Bhasi Varsha Sanjay Raut Purvashi Sanjay Raut Vidhita Sanjay Raut |
| Cinematography by | Sudeep Chatterjee |
| Edited by | Ashish Mahatrae Apurva Motivale |
| Music by | Songs: Rohan-Rohan Sandeep Shirodkar Score: Amar Mohile |
| Production Company | Viacom 18 Motion Pictures Raut’ers Entertainment Carnival Motion Pictures |
| Distributor | Viacom18 Motion Pictures |
Cast & Characters:
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Bal Thackeray
- Amrita Rao as Meena Thackeray
- Mukund Gosavi as Prabodhankar Thackeray
- Sachin A. Jayavant as Uddhav Thackeray
- Vishal Sudarshanwar as Raj Thackeray
- Rajesh Khera as Morarji Desai
- Sanjay Narvekar as Krishna Desai
- Praveen Tarde as Dattaji Salvi
- Sandeep Khare as Manohar Joshi
- Prakash Belawadi as George Fernandes
- Nikhil Mahajan as Sharad Pawar
- Avantika Akerekar as Indira Gandhi
- Sudhir Mishra as Mastan
- Sanjay Kulkarni as Diwakar Raote
- Mohaniraj Khare as Pramod Navalkar
- Prabhakar More as Wamanrao Mahadik
- Ashok Lokhande as Yashwantrao Chavan
- Praful Samant as Vasantrao Naik
- Abdul Quadir Amin as Jaidev Thackeray
- Vidyadhar Paranjape as Subhash Desai
- Balaji Deshpande as Rajni Patel
- Anand Vikas Potdukhe as Jambuwantrao Dhote
- Anil Sutar as Dada Kondke
- Chetan Sharma as Dilip Vengsarkar
- Ashish Pathode as Javed Miandad
- Jaywant Wadkar as Police officer
- Vineet Sharma as DCP Emmanuel Modak
Storyline:
The film delves into Bal Thackeray’s journey from being a cartoonist to becoming a prominent political figure in Maharashtra. It explores his rise to power, his influence on Mumbai’s politics, and his role in shaping the identity of the Marathi community. The narrative highlights key events in his life, showcasing his charisma, leadership, and the controversies surrounding him.
About Movie:
Thackeray is a Hindi biographical film written and directed by Abhijit Panse, made simultaneously in Marathi and Hindi. The film chronicles the life of Balasaheb Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena political party. It stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the titular role, with Amrita Rao portraying his wife, Meena Thackeray.
Thackeray was released on January 25, 2019, coinciding with the 93rd birthday of Bal Thackeray. The film received positive reviews from critics for Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s performance and its engaging portrayal of Thackeray’s life. It resonated well with audiences, particularly in Maharashtra, and was appreciated for its depiction of political themes and historical context.
The film serves as a significant tribute to Balasaheb Thackeray’s legacy and has contributed to discussions about his impact on Indian politics. It stands out for its exploration of regional identity and political dynamics in Maharashtra.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
| Budget | ₹30 crore |
| Worldwide Collection | ₹31.6 crore |