With his upcoming film Gandhi-Godse Ek Yudh, acclaimed director Rajkumar Santoshi will return to directing after a nine-year hiatus. The director, who is renowned for his groundbreaking works in Indian cinema, is set to release another outstanding movie based on the ideologies of Nathuram Godse and Mahatma Gandhi.
Salman Khan, Aamir Khan's Andaz Apna Apna, Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif's Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani, among other classics, are among Rajkumar Santoshi's works. In 2013, Santoshi last helmed the romantic comedy Phata Poster Nikla Hero, starring Shahid Kapoor and Ileana D'Cruz, which received a decent reception from viewers. The motion poster and first look for Rajkumar Santoshi's comeback movie, Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh, were released on Tuesday.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the movie poster on Instagram with the caption, “RAJKUMAR SANTOSHI UNVEILS ‘GANDHI GODSE EK YUDH’ MOTION POSTER… #RajkumarSantoshi – who returns to the director’s chair with #GandhiGodseEkYudh – unveils the #MotionPoster of the film… In *cinemas* 26 Jan 2023 #RepublicDay. #MahatmaGandhi is portrayed by #DeepakAntani, while #ChinmayMandlekar is enacting the part of #NathuramGodse… A #PVRPictures release, #GandhiGodseEkYudh has music by #ARRahman… Produced by #ManilaSantoshi.” Watch the motion poster here.
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Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh Motion Poster
In order to increase viewer interest in the movie, the video depicts the ideological conflict between Mahatma Gandhi and Nathuram Godse. While Chinmay Mandlekar will be seen in the film playing Nathuram Godse, Deepak Antani, a very talented actor, will portray Mahatma Gandhi. For his negative portrayal in The Kashmir Files, Chinmay Mandlekar was highly praised.
Jawaharlal Nehru, the former Indian Prime Minister, and other well-known historical figures are also briefly mentioned in the video. Rajkumar Santoshi and Asghar Wajahat wrote Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh. The film is a PVR Pictures release and is produced by Santoshi Productions LLP.A. R. Rahman, an Oscar and Grammy Award winner will provide the soundtrack for the upcoming movie. Republic Day, January 26, 2023, will see the cinematic debut of Gandhi Godse Ek Yudh.
The film Bad Boy, starring Amrin Qureshi and Namish Chakraborty, will also be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Mithun Chakraborty’s son Namish Chakroborty will make his debut with this film. The movie's scheduled release has not yet been announced.