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Trailer of Farhan Akthar’s inspiring sports drama ‘Toofaan’ packs a punch

By Telangana Today

Published: Published Date - 05:04 PM, Wed - 30 June 21

‘Toofaan’ will also be the first film to simultaneously premiere on Amazon Prime Video in Hindi and English starting July 16 across 240 countries and territories. ‘Toofaan’ will also be the first film to simultaneously premiere on Amazon Prime Video in Hindi and English starting July 16 across 240 countries and territories.

Amazon Prime Video unveiled the trailer of the year’s most-awaited summer blockbuster, ‘Toofaan’. Presented by Amazon Prime Video, in association with Excel Entertainment and ROMP Pictures, ‘Toofaan’ is an inspiring sports drama produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Farhan Akhtar.

The film features an all-star cast, lead by Farhan Akhtar in the lead role along with Mrunal Thakur, Paresh Rawal, Supriya Pathak Kapur, Hussain Dalal, Dr Mohan Agashe, Darshan Kumaar and Vijay Raaz. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film’s high-octane trailer takes us through the journey of a local goon, Ajju Bhai, becoming a professional boxer, Aziz Ali. ‘Toofaan’ is a tale of hope, faith and inner strength fuelled by passion and perseverance.

‘Toofaan’ will also be the first film to simultaneously premiere on Amazon Prime Video in Hindi and English starting July 16 across 240 countries and territories.

Lead actor and co-producer Farhan Akhtar revealed how challenging it was to get under the skin of his character. Talking about his role and preparation behind it, the actor said, “‘Toofaan’ is a true labour of love. No matter how physically strong one is, stepping into the shoes of a boxer is a whole new ball game. It took 8 to 9 months of rigorous training for me to get into the skin of the character and it made me realise how physically, mentally and emotionally demanding the sport actually is. I am thoroughly excited to see all our hard work on the screen and I am glad we are going to be able to take the movie to audiences across 240 countries and territories with Amazon Prime Video.”

Speaking about his experience and what made him say yes to the film, veteran actor Paresh Rawal said, “Any new project is exciting when it’s challenging. Playing a boxing coach was a new challenge, and that fuels me as an actor. ‘Toofaan’ at its core is about all the challenges one goes through and how one should never give up. It is a wholesome entertainer that is thrilling, thought provoking and motivating. Rakeysh has created a masterpiece and Farhan brings his A-game here. I am looking forward to the audiences’ reaction to this movie and I hope they enjoy watching it just the way we enjoyed making it.”

Sharing her excitement working with the versatile cast, lead actor Mrunal Thakur says, “It’s purely a dream come true moment to work with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Paresh Rawal and Farhan Akhtar. I remember sending Rakeysh a Facebook message seven years back expressing my willingness to work with him and today it’s happening! I am thrilled, blessed and over the moon to be part of this exciting project. Working with this deadly combination at this point of my career still feels like a dream. I couldn’t have asked for a better or more inspiring cast or a better release.”