Randeep Hooda’s highly anticipated directorial debut, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is slated to release on March 22, 2024. The film revolves around the life of Indian politician, Veer Savarkar. The actor, who also stars in the titular role, has left no stone unturned to bring the historical narrative to life. For the fans wondering what Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is about, here is everything you need to know about the film.
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar release date, plot, cast, runtime & more
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar offers viewers a glimpse into the landscape that shaped India’s struggle for independence. The film delves deep into the life of Veer Savarkar. It will portray his unwavering commitment to the cause of Hindutva and his relentless pursuit of a free and united India.
The film will detail his early days as a fiery revolutionary to his incarceration in the dreaded Kaala Paani jail. Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is slated to release on March 22, 2024 in both Hindi and Marathi languages.
The trailer of Swatantrya Veer Savarkar offers a glimpse into the gripping tale of the revolutionary icon. Randeep Hooda’s portrayal of Savarkar exudes raw intensity. After all, it captures the essence of a man deemed ‘the most dangerous’ by British colonizers. The trailer adeptly navigates Savarkar’s ideological convictions, particularly his staunch Hindutva belief in the primacy of nationhood over religious divides.
It also provides a glimpse into Savarkar’s personal life. It portrays his profound bond with his wife Yamunabai Savarkar. The depiction of his plans to unleash a wave of resistance against British oppression is noteworthy.
In addition to Randeep Hooda, the film boasts a stellar ensemble cast. Ankita Lokhande of Bigg Boss fame will be seen as Yumanabai Savarkar. The duo will be joined by Apinderdeep Singh, Mark Bennington, Richard Bhakti Klein, Russell Geoffrey Banks, David Michael Harrison, Ed Robinson, and Hella Stichlmair. Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’s runtime clocks in at a crisp 2h 56min.
Randeep Hooda’s upcoming movie OTT release date, platform & more
The speculations are rife regarding Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’s OTT release details. As the upcoming movie is backed by Zee Studios, it is likely to be released on ZEE5.
On the other hand, the OTT release date depends on the film’s box office performance. If Swatantrya Veer Savarkar does well at the box office, fans can expect an OTT release in 45 to 60 days post its theatrical run. However, if that’s not the case, then the film might be available to stream much earlier than anticipated.
In a recent interview, Randeep Hooda addressed the controversy surrounding the film, as it has been labeled as propaganda because the release date coincides with election year in India. He said, “If somebody calls it a propaganda film, I will call it an anti-propaganda film because I am taking away the propaganda created in Savarkar’s name. He was never a part of the BJP or the RSS. So what is the problem?”
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar will hit your nearby theaters this upcoming Friday.
