Randeep Hooda first look in Swatantra Veer Savarkar, the biopic of politician and activist Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, was unveiled on Saturday, on the occasion of Savarkar Jayanti – the activist’s 139th birth anniversary.
Randeep took to social media to share the film’s first look and poster, which featured him as Savarkar. The producers also released a motion poster of the look.
Randeep took to Instagram to share a poster for the film, which depicts him as Savarkar in a sepia-toned look, complete with Savarkar’s cap, round-rimmed glasses, and moustache. “This is a salute to one of the tallest unsung heroes of India’s struggle for freedom and self-actualisation,” the actor wrote in the caption. I hope I can live up to expectations.
Taran Adarsh, a film trade analyst, also shared a motion picture from the film on Twitter. Look out for Randeep Hooda’s Swatantra Veer Savarkar right now. On the occasion of #VeerSavarkar’s birth anniversary today, producers #AnandPandit, #SandeepSingh, and #SamKhan reveal the #FirstLook of #RandeepHooda, who plays the title character in #SwatantraVeerSavarkar,” he wrote.
Fans Reaction to Randeep Hooda as Savarkar
Fans reacted positively to Randeep’s appearance, with many hailing him as the ideal choice for the role. “Oh wow, you look exactly like the original Savarkar,” one fan said. “Solid casting,” wrote another. Perfect appearance. Sarabjit, your performance demonstrated how talented and hardworking you are as an actor. I’m sure you’ll do the same in Veer Savarkar’s biopic.” Many fans expressed their excitement for the film’s release. Some, however, were sceptical. “I don’t think it’s quite Savarkar.”
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The film is directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. In March, when the film was announced, Randeep had spoken about the project with Mid-Day and said, “There are many heroes who have played their part in getting us our independence. However, not everyone has got their due. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is the most misunderstood, debated and influential among these unsung heroes.” The film does not have an official release date yet.
VD Savarkar was an advocate of Indian independence by revolutionary means. He is considered one of the foremost pioneers of the Hindu nationalist political ideology. For his connections with revolutionary group India House, he was arrested in 1910 and imprisoned in the Cellular Jail in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. He was later moved to Ratnagiri, where he was allowed limited freedom.
A polarising figure, Savarkar is revered by many as a freedom fighter, but criticised by others for his communal ideology, and the fact that he wrote mercy petitions to the British authorities from prison. Savarkar was also arrested in connection with Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination but later acquitted after no evidence was found against him.