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Thackeray

Now Streaming · Jan 25, 2019 · 2h 18m · Biographical, Drama
Critics' Average:2.4/5(11 reviews)
Box Office18.19 Cr
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Thackeray is a biographical film that chronicles the life of Bal Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena political party.

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Critics were sharply divided on Thackeray. Almost everyone praised Nawazuddin Siddiqui's performance, but several critics strongly attacked the film for being one sided and too admiring of its subject. Others found it an engaging and well made political biopic.

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9% Mixed
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Dnaindia.com
Dnaindia.comZee Media Corp Ltd
3.5/5
DNA India strongly praised Nawazuddin as Bal Thackeray and found the film energetic and engaging, recommending it despite the controversial subject.
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Hindustantimes.com
Hindustantimes.comHT Media
1/5
Hindustan Times strongly criticised the film for celebrating Thackeray's controversial politics and violence, despite decent acting and strong production.
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Koimoi.com
Koimoi.comContests2win.com
3/5
Koimoi found the political drama entertaining and engaging, with Nawazuddin giving an excellent performance. It felt politics sometimes slows the story.
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Taran AdarshBollywood Hungama
3.5/5
Bollywood Hungama found it a well made and engaging biopic, strongly praising Nawazuddin, the direction and the recreation of important events.
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News18.com
News18.comReliance Industries
2/5
News18's Rajeev Masand praised the craft and Nawazuddin but felt the film presents Thackeray without real flaws, turning the story into one sided propaganda.
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Filmibeat.com
Filmibeat.comGreynium
3/5
Filmibeat praised Nawazuddin's powerful performance and the engaging telling of Thackeray's rise, though the film does not explore every issue deeply.
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Thackeray | Official Trailer | Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Amrita Rao | Releasing 25th January

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Movie Info

Thackeray is a biographical film that chronicles the life of Bal Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena political party.

DirectorAbhijit Panse
Produced bySanjay Raut
BannerStar Studios
Written bySanjay Raut
Music CompanyZee Music
GenreBiographical, Drama
LanguageHindi
Release date25 January 2019
StatusNow Streaming
Streaming PartnersJioHotstar
Running time138 minutes
CountryIndia

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