Tejas is a 2023 Hindi film that claims to be inspired by the true story of the first woman combat pilot in the Indian Air Force. The film stars Kangana Ranaut in the lead role and is directed by Sarvesh Mewara. The film was released on 27 October 2023 amid much hype and controversy. However, the film turned out to be a major disappointment for the critics and the audiences, who found it to be a poorly executed and propaganda-driven film. In this article, we will review the Tejas Movie and analyze its budget, star cast, trailer, release date, and reception.
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Tejas Movie (2023) Budget
The budget of Tejas is estimated to be around 20 crore¹. The film was shot in various locations in India, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Ladakh. The film also used some aerial shots and VFX to create the combat scenes.
Star Cast
The star cast of Tejas Movie includes:
- Kangana Ranaut as IAF officer Tejas Gill
- Anshul Chauhan as Arfa
- Varun Mitra as Ekveer
- Ashish Vidyarthi as IAF chief R K Panicker
- Vishak Nair as Prashant
- Kashyap Shangari as Vivek
- Sunit Tandon as Academy Teacher
- Rio Kapadia as RAW Chief
- Mohan Agashe as Prime Minister
- Mushtaq Kak as Khatooni
Trailer
The official trailer of Tejas was released on 6 October 2023 on YouTube. The trailer shows Tejas Gill's journey from being a trainee to a fighter pilot who faces various challenges and dangers in her career. The trailer also showcases some action sequences and dialogues of the film. The trailer has received over 50 million views and mixed reactions from the viewers.
Tejas Movie Release Date
Kangana Ranaut's Tejas Movie was released on 27 October 2023 in theatres across India. The film faced competition from other releases like Emergency, Sita the Incarnation, and The Girl & the Autorickshaw. The film also faced some controversies due to Kangana Ranaut's statements on social media and her legal issues with some filmmakers.
Review
Tejas has been received with negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film has been criticized for its weak plot, poor direction, unrealistic action scenes, and jingoistic tone. The film has also been accused of being a propaganda piece for the ruling party and the armed forces. The only positive aspect of the film has been Kangana Ranaut's performance, which has been praised for her acting skills and dedication.
Some of the reviews are:
- Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV gave the film a rating of 1 out of 5 and wrote, "Tejas is a film that flies into rough weather from the word go and never manages to find a way out of it. An air combat thriller has never been so frustratingly airy-fairy".
- Anuj Kumar, reviewing for The Hindu, wrote that the movie is "a sloppy follow-up that neither works as an action film nor manages to sustain the emotional swell".
- Zinia Bandyopadhyaye of India Today gave the film of 2 stars out of 5 and called it a bumpy ride muddled with jarring inconsistencies.
- Filmfare concluded, "while Tejas is a valiant attempt towards championing inclusion of women in combat roles, the half-baked nature of the film cushions the impact of its message".
- Shubhra Gupta panned the film as replete with "a series of eye-roll moments" but praised Ranaut "whose acting abilities shine through even in the weakest scenes".
Conclusion:
Tejas is a disappointing film that fails to deliver on its promise of being a thrilling and inspiring story of a female fighter pilot. The film suffers from a lack of originality, logic, and realism, and resorts to clichés and stereotypes. The film also has a political agenda that undermines its credibility and authenticity. The only saving grace of the film is Kangana Ranaut, who gives a commendable performance despite the flawed script and direction. Tejas is a film that could have been much better, but ends up being a wasted opportunity.
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