Azaad (2025 film)

2025 Hindi-language drama film

Azaad

Theatrical release poster

Directed by| Abhishek Kapoor
Screenplay by|

* Ritesh Shah
* Suresh Nair
* Chandan Arora

Story by|

* Ritesh Shah
* Suresh Nair
* Abhishek Kapoor

Produced by| Ronnie Screwvala
Pragya Kapoor
Starring|

* Ajay Devgn
* Diana Penty
* Aaman Devgan
* Rasha Thadani

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

Release date

* 17 January 2025 (2025-01-17)

Running time

| 145 minutes[1]
Country| India
Language| Hindi
Box office| ₹5.17 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.[3] The film stars Ajay Devgn and Diana Penty[4] alongside newcomers Aaman Devgan[5] and Rasha Thadani.[6][7][8]

Azaad was theatrically released on 17 January 2025.[9][10]

## Premise

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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

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* Ajay Devgn as Vikram Singh: Kesar's love interest
* Diana Penty as Kesar Bahadur: Vikram's love interest, Tej's wife
* Aaman Devgan as Govind: Janaki's love interest [11]
* Rasha Thadani as Janaki Bahadur: Govind's love interest, Rai's daughter, Tej's sister
* Mohit Malik as Tej Bahadur: Rai's son, Janaki's brother, Kesar's husband
* Piyush Mishra as Rai Bahadur: Tej and Janaki's father
* 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

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The film was announced by Ajay Devgn during the promotion of Singham Again on 30 October 2024[12][13] and the teaser was released on 5 November 2024.[14][15] While the release date of the film was announced on 30 November 2024.[16][17] The trailer was dropped on 6 January 2025.[18][19]

## Music

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Azaad

Soundtrack album by

Amit Trivedi

Released| 10 January 2025
Genre| Feature film soundtrack
Length| 19:50
Language| Hindi
Label| Zee Music Company
Amit Trivedi chronology
| Tera Kya Hoga Lovely
(2024)  | Azaad
(2025)  |

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Official audio
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.[20] The second single titled "Azaad Hai Tu" was released on 22 December 2024.[21] The third single titled "Uyi Amma" was released on 4 January 2025.[22] The fourth single "Ajeeb-O-Gareeb" was released on 10 January 2025.[23]

Track listingNo.| 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

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The film was theatrically released on 17 January 2025.[24]

## Reception

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### Critical response

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### Box office

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The film collected ₹1.40 crore on its opening day.[25]

## References

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1. ^ "Azaad (2025) Film". www.cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 11 January 2024.
2. ^ "Azaad Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama. 19 January 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
3. ^ "Azaad teaser: Ajay Devgn leads nephew Aaman Devgan into battle; Raveena Tandon's daughter Rasha Thadani portrays royalty". The Indian Express. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
4. ^ "Ajay Devgn's New Film Featuring Rasha Thadani And Aaman Devgan Is Titled Azaad". NDTV. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
5. ^ "Azaad: Ajay Devgn Unveils Release Date Rasha Thadani And Aaman Devgns Debut Film". Zee News. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
6. ^ "Azaad teaser: Ajay Devgn introduces Rasha Thadani, Aaman Devgan in period drama". India Today. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
7. ^ "Ajay Devgn introduces nephew Aaman Devgan, Rasha Thadani in 'Azaad' teaser". The Times of India. 6 November 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
8. ^ "Azaad Teaser: Ajay Devgn Joins Debutants Aaman Devgn & Rasha Thadani | Filmfare.com". Filmfare. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
9. ^ 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.
10. ^ "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.
11. ^ "Aaman Devgan Was 'Nervous' While Working With Uncle Ajay Devgn In Azaad: 'I Was Not...'". News18.
12. ^ "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.
13. ^ "Rasha Thadani-Aaman Devgan debut with Ajay Devgn's Azaad. See poster". India Today. 30 October 2024. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
14. ^ "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.
15. ^ "Azaad teaser out! Ajay's nephew Aaman Devgn to debut in action-drama movie". Business Standard. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
16. ^ 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.
17. ^ Pande, Shreyas (30 November 2024). "Ajay Devgn announces release date of nephew Aaman Devgan's Azaad". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 December 2024.
18. ^ 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.
19. ^ "'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.
20. ^ "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.
21. ^ "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.
22. ^ "Azaad: Rasha Thadani Lights Up The Dance Floor In The Sizzling Uyi Amma Song, Watch". News18. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
23. ^ "Arijit Singh lends voice to 'Ajeeb-O-Gareeb' song in 'Azad'". ThePrint. 10 January 2025. Retrieved 11 January 2025.
24. ^ "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.
25. ^ "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.

## External links

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* Azaad at IMDb
* Azaad at Bollywood Hungama

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Director|

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* Bol Bachchan (2012)
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* Singham Returns (2014)
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* Parched (2016)
* Shivaay (2016)
* Aapla Manus (2018)
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* Total Dhamaal (2019)
* Tanhaji (2020)
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