Azaad (2025 film)
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| Directed by | Abhishek Kapoor |
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| Produced by | Ronnie Screwvala Pragya Kapoor |
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| Cinematography | Satyajit Pande (Setu) |
| Edited by | Chandan Arora |
| Music by | Songs: Amit Trivedi Score: Hitesh Sonik |
Production companies | RSVP Movies Guy In The Sky Picture |
| Distributed by | AA Films |
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Running time | 147 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | ₹3.45 crore[2] |
Azaad (transl. Independent) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language historical drama film directed by Abhishek Kapoor and produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Pragya Kapoor. The film stars Ajay Devgn and Diana Penty alongside newcomers Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani.[3]
Azaad was theatrically released on 17 January 2025.[4][5]
Premise
In 1920s India, a young stable boy forms an extraordinary bond with a spirited horse named Azaad. Their intertwined journey unfolds as a tale of rebellion and resilience, where his quest to ride the majestic horse transforms into a path of self-discovery and courage.
Cast
- Ajay Devgn as Vikram Singh
- Diana Penty as Kesar
- Aaman Devgan as Govind[6]
- Rasha Thadani as Janaki
- Mohit Malik as Tej Bahadur
- Piyush Mishra as Rai Bahadur
- Natasha Rastogi as Nani
- Sandeep Shikhar as Braj
- Jiya Imran Amin as Daani
- Mukund Ramesh Pal as Rajab
- Gaurav Yavanika as Jai Singh
- Andrew Crouch as James Cummings
- Dylan Jones as Lord Cummings
- Rakesh Sharma as Jamal
- Akshay Anand as Biru
- Jagannath Seth as Dacoit
- Khusboo Ajwani as Maid
- Arvind Bilgaiyan as Munimji
- Alok Porwal as Bearer Ratan Singh
- Ramshankar as Pandit British Residency
- Neeraj Kadela as Mute Priest
- Ravindra Dubey as Priest at Zamindar House
- Rakesh Bidua as Kesar’s father
- Aishwarya Sharma as Janki's friend
- Vivek Bahaduria as Bhusar shopkeeper
Marketing
The film was announced by Ajay Devgn during the promotion of Singham Again on 30 October 2024[7][8] and the teaser was released on 5 November 2024.[9][10] While the release date of the film was announced on 30 November 2024.[11][12] The trailer was dropped on 6 January 2025.[13][14]
Music
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| Released | 10 January 2025 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 19:50 | |||
| Language | Hindi | |||
| Label | Zee Music Company | |||
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| Azaad Full Album on YouTube | ||||
The music of the film is composed by Amit Trivedi while lyrics are written by Amitabh Bhattacharya and Swanand Kirkire. The first single titled "Birangay" was released on 12 December 2024.[15] The second single titled "Azaad Hai Tu" was released on 22 December 2024.[16] The third single titled "Uyi Amma" was released on 4 January 2025.[17] The fourth single "Ajeeb-O-Gareeb" was released on 10 January 2025.[18]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ajeeb-O-Gareeb" | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Arijit Singh, Hansika Pareek | 4:15 |
| 2. | "Azaad Hai Tu" | Swanand Kirkire, Amitabh Bhattacharya | Arijit Singh, Amit Trivedi | 3:58 |
| 3. | "Birangay" | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Amit Trivedi, Meenal Jain | 3:22 |
| 4. | "Uyi Amma" | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Madhubanti Bagchi | 4:13 |
| 5. | "Azaad Hai Tu" (Reprise) | Amitabh Bhattacharya | Amit Trivedi | 4:02 |
| Total length: | 19:50 | |||
Release
The film was theatrically released on 17 January 2025.[19]
Reception
Critical response
Box office
As of January 18, 2025, official figures for the second day’s box office collection are yet to be released. However, industry estimates suggest that “Azaad” may earn approximately ₹2 crore net on its second day, bringing the total net collection in India to around ₹3.5 crore.[20]
References
- ^ "Azaad (2025) Film". www.cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
- ^ "Box Office Estimate Day 1: Emergency collects approx. Rs. 2 cr. while Azaad collects approx. Rs. 1.4 cr. on Friday". Bollywood Hungama. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
- ^ "Azaad teaser: Ajay Devgn introduces Rasha Thadani, Aaman Devgan in period drama". India Today. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2 December 2024). "Ajay Devgn's nephew Aaman Devgan's 'Azaad' gets release date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Azaad trailer: Aaman Devgn is obsessed with 'duniya ka sabse sundar ghoda' in period drama starring Ajay Devgn, Rasha Thadani". The Indian Express. 6 January 2025.
- ^ "Aaman Devgan Was 'Nervous' While Working With Uncle Ajay Devgn In Azaad: 'I Was Not...'". News18.
- ^ "Ajay Devgn's nephew, Aaman, Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha to debut with 'Azaad'". The Times of India. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Rasha Thadani-Aaman Devgan debut with Ajay Devgn's Azaad. See poster". India Today. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Azaad teaser: Ajay Devgn, Aaman Devgn, Rasha Thadani's new film feels like a Tarzan Wonder Car sequel… but with a horse". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Azaad teaser out! Ajay's nephew Aaman Devgn to debut in action-drama movie". Business Standard. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ Features, C. E. (2 December 2024). "Ajay Devgn's nephew Aaman Devgan's 'Azaad' gets release date". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ Pande, Shreyas (30 November 2024). "Ajay Devgn announces release date of nephew Aaman Devgan's Azaad". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ Rawal, Sugandha (6 January 2025). "Azaad trailer: Ajay Devgn, Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani get caught in mishmash story of a horse". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
- ^ "'Azaad' trailer: Ajay Devgn, Aaman Devgan, Rasha Thadani promise an emotional adventure centering on a horse". The Hindu. 6 January 2025. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
- ^ "Azaad song Birangay OUT: Aaman Devgan and Rasha Thadani showcase their dance skills in soulful Holi track". Pinkvilla. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "दिल जीत रहा 'आजाद' का नया गाना, टीजर देख गदगद हुए फैंस, सितारों की मौजूदगी में लॉन्च होने को तैयार". News18 Hindi. 21 December 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ "Azaad: Rasha Thadani Lights Up The Dance Floor In The Sizzling Uyi Amma Song, Watch". News18. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
- ^ "Arijit Singh lends voice to 'Ajeeb-O-Gareeb' song in 'Azad'". ThePrint. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
- ^ "Azaad: Release date of debut film of Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha, Ajay Devgn's nephew Aaman out now". ThePrint. 30 November 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
- ^ "Box Office Estimate Day 1: Emergency collects approx. Rs. 2 cr. while Azaad collects approx. Rs. 1.5 cr. on Friday". Hmcjorhat. 17 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
External links
- Azaad at IMDb
- Azaad at Bollywood Hungama