Azaad Review: Not expected such a mediocre historical drama by Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Kapoor
Azaad Movie Rating: 2 Stars
Watched Azaad movie in Cinema. Let’s focus on the complete details, story, positive/negatives and at last my personal view on this movie.
Cast: Ajay Devgn, Diana Penty, Aaman Devgan, Rasha Thadani, Mohit Malik and Piyush Mishra
Director: Abhishek Kapoor
Release Date: 17th December 2025 in cinema
Story: Set in 1920’s era, movie revolves around Govind (Aaman Devgan) who is a stable hand working for Rai Bahadur (Piyush Mishra). He is a local Zamindar aligned with the British and lives with son Tej Bahadur (Mohit Malik), daughter in-law Kesar (Diana Penty) and daughter Janaki (Rasha Thadani).
Due to an incident he run away from village and his journey leads him to join Vikram Singh (Ajay Devgn) who is a farmer turned rebel who fights against the injustices inflicted by both the British and the local landlords, on the people of the province. Govind’s initial motive of revenge transforms into a quest for justice after learning the true meaning of rebellion.
Govind becomes enchanted by Azaad who is a formidable stallion owned by Vikram Singh. he has a desire to ride Azad. But Azad does not allow any other person other than his Sardar to wander around him. After Vikram’s death, Govind inherits the responsibility of caring for Azaad. As Govind integrates the stallion into his life, tensions escalate when Rai Bahadur’s men demand the horse’s surrender, leading to a climactic horse-riding challenge at the Ardh Kumbh fair.
If Govind loses, his entire village will be sent as slaves to Africa. Hence the challenge is very intimidating for Govind as the future of the entire village depends upon his victory/defeat. Does Govind win the race? And does he win Janaki’s love? Watch this movie to know the answers
Positives
1. Performances
2. Cinematography
3. Climax
Negatives
1. Direction
2. Songs
3. Story
4. Slow & uneven screenplay
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this film planned to watch this movie in cinemas as big fan of Ajay Devgn and historical movies. 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.
Azaad is all about emotional connection between Govind and his horse Azaad. This bond drives the narrative forward and serves as a symbol of loyalty, bravery, and perseverance. The relationship is beautifully depicted, and it resonates deeply with the audience, especially during the film’s intense finale, a true highlight of the movie. Screenplay has its share of riveting and clap-worthy moments but leaves a lot to be desired. The background score is exceptionally well-done, adding depth and emotion to the storytelling, making even the simplest scenes feel impactful. The cinematography is solid, and it captures the period setting beautifully, with attention to detail in every frame that transports the audience back to the 1920s. It is family film that will attract audiences of all ages. It is a blend of action, emotion and friendship, making it suitable for all. The deep and true bond between Azaad and his master takes the audience on an emotional journey. Ajay Devgn and Diana Penty lends a good support but Aaman Devgn and Rasha Thadani has a forgettable debut as they failed to impress with their performances.
Despite sparks of excitement, movie struggles to maintain consistent tension. The film underutilizes the potential of depicting the British officers’ brutality, which could have heightened audience investment in Govind’s climactic horse-riding challenge. Director Abhishek Kapoor’s restrained approach results in a film that feels partially realized, missing its full potential. Although it is a love story, the viewers don’t ever feel like rooting for Govind and Janaki. They are also not particularly invested in what Vikram does for the security of the villagers if only because his track is sketchy and hence unimpactful. If the romance is weak, the drama is drab. The climax is about the only exciting part of the screenplay but that’s because there is a horse race in the climax and, by its very nature, a race tends to start an adrenaline rush in the viewer. However, by the time the climax begins, the audience have been so put off by the routineness of the script that even the climax cannot salvage the drama. The film could have benefited from tighter editing. A reduction by approximately 20 minutes would have made the pacing more dynamic and less meandering. Overall, movie has moments of grandeur, it is overshadowed by an overall lack of emotional and narrative payoff. It is a grand spectacle with noble intentions but leaves a muted impression. My view on this movie Not Recommended but if are interested in a simple, well-made period piece that doesn’t aim to reinvent the wheel but rolls smoothly along the path laid before.
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