Azaad Story, Review, Trailer, Release Date, Songs, Cast 2025 -

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Azaad Story :-

In 1920s India, Govind, a young stable boy, finds a kindred spirit in Azaad, a spirited horse. Their lives intertwine amidst rebellion and tyranny, transforming Govind’s quest to ride Azaad into a courageous journey. Through this bond, Govind awakens to his own strength during the country’s struggle for freedom.

Azaad Release Date, Trailor, Songs, Cast :-

Release Date	17 January 2025
Language	Hindi
Genre	Action, Drama, History
Duration	2h 37min
Cast	Ajay Devgn, Aman Devgan, Rasha Thadani, Diana Penty, Mohit Malik, Piyush Mishra, Jiya Amin, Dylan Jones, Akshay Anand Kohli
Director	Abhishek Kapoor
Writer	Krishnan Hariharan, Abhishek Kapoor, Ritesh Shah, Suresh Nair
Music	Amit Trivedi
Producer	Ronnie Screwvala, Pragya Kapoor
Production	Guy in the Sky Pictures, RSVP, Zeal Z Entertainment services
Certificate	13+

Azaad Review :-

In the 2000s, what made Lagaan resonate as a film was its powerful sentiment of freedom and independence, coinciding with India’s 50th anniversary of independence. This emotional backdrop struck a chord with audiences across various spectrums—romantics, patriots, cricket enthusiasts, and those yearning to see oppressors defeated. Now, in Abhishek Kapoor’s Azaad, those same sentiments return after a quarter-century since that successful formula last worked flawlessly in cinema. With the world and approaches having evolved over two decades, the question lingers: will this formula still captivate audiences?

Penned by the writers behind Kedarnath (Abhishek Kapoor), Bang Bang (Suresh Nair), and Sardar Udham (Ritesh Shah), Azaad echoes shades of their previous works. The screenplay weaves a visual narrative, tracing the journey of a disadvantaged youth navigating the path to adulthood and becoming a catalyst in the freedom movement. Simultaneously, it unfolds a tale of bonding between a man and a majestic horse, reminiscent of the one that raised him—a horse with a penchant for alcohol.

Azaad opens with a compelling setup, immersing us in a world seen through the eyes of a boy yet to fully grasp his reality. His awakening comes harshly when the zamindar brutally punishes him for daring to ride a horse reserved for grooming. Despite the oppressive system, the resilient young man clings to his dreams of a better life. However, unlike Lagaan, where the love interest is an equal, here she is the zamindar’s daughter, following a more stereotypical narrative path that feels overly familiar and predictable.

In its first half, Azaad excels in simplicity, avoiding unnecessary complications. Yet, as the story progresses, the film loses momentum. The second half, in particular, struggles with a blandness that overshadows earlier strengths. The abrupt shift before the interval and subsequent lack of balance in the following 30 minutes mark a pivotal flaw. The screenplay leans heavily on montages and rushed character developments, leaving little room for nuanced storytelling. While Govind’s reunion with Azaad may satisfy some, the narrative feels prolonged and drawn out beyond that point.

Towards the end, Azaad finally builds up to a pivotal race where both Azaad and Govind aim to prove themselves. This race, intriguing with the British placing bets against the Indians, adds an engaging twist after a series of mundane sequences. However, it’s marred by inconsistencies. How can the zamindar, who is meticulous about class divisions, allow his daughter to freely participate in Holi celebrations with the marginalized? And how does an illiterate boy suddenly use complex vocabulary like “unstable” without explanation?

The placement of songs throughout the movie, particularly Ui Amma, touted as Azaad‘s highlight, feels disjointed and almost like a standalone music video rather than integrated into the narrative. The trend of releasing entire music videos ahead of the film diminishes the excitement of experiencing them in the cinematic context.

Despite touching on political themes such as Gandhi’s non-cooperation movement, Azaad remains overly sanitized for its 1920s setting, avoiding deeper exploration of the era’s harsh realities. It depicts zamindar oppression in a straightforward manner without delving into the complexities of the political landscape of the time.

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Aaman Devgan impresses as Govind, exuding confidence even alongside Ajay Devgn. Speaking of Ajay, these roles suit him perfectly, and he excels in them. Rasha Thadani, while young, delivers her best and shows promise as a talent with a bright future ahead, although her role feels more like a lengthy cameo in the film. Abhishek Kapoor’s direction strives for safety, evident in its approach, but he manages to draw a commendable performance from the horse, a noteworthy achievement. The production design is average, and Amit Trivedi’s album, though decent, lacks lasting impact.

Final Thought

Azaad starts strong with confident performances anchoring it, but it loses its way midway, only to rediscover itself by the end, embodying the spirit of Lagaan without fully capturing its essence.