Tanvi The Great: Director Anupam Kher plays Col. Pratap Raina; shares first look
Anupam Kher directs and stars in Tanvi The Great, a tale of loss and transformation, featuring Iain Glen, Jackie Shroff, and more. The music is by M.M. Keeravani. The film is in post-production.
Last Updated: 12.25 PM, May 13, 2025
The upcoming film Tanvi The Great will include Anupam Kher directing and also starring in a pivotal role. The veteran actor, famous for a broad range of iconic performances in both Indian and foreign movies, will play Col. Pratap Raina, a figure he says is multi-layered and transforming.
Anupam Kher returns to direction after two decades
Kher, who directed Om Jai Jagadish (2002) before, stars in Tanvi The Great and directs as well. He credits his talented crew for making the project manageable.
Challenges of wearing multiple hats
The most challenging thing, according to Kher, is directing a film while acting in it. He said in a statement that, fortunately, he had a fantastic cast of actors and a technical crew full of experts to help him out. They simplified things for him. He called his character Col. Pratap Raina complicated; otherwise, still, he evolves. Kher can only hope that this transformation formulates his portrayal in Tanvi the Great.
Featuring Kher in a pivotal role that calls for subtlety and emotional intensity, Tanvi The Great is said to be a tale of loss, perseverance, and transformation. The emotional journey of Col. Pratap Raina, impacted by loss and transformation, seems to occupy a significant portion of the film's plot.
Star-studded ensemble cast
Playing alongside Game of Thrones star Iain Glen (who was also seen in Tides and Resident Evil: The Final Chapter) are Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami, Pallavi Joshi, Karan Tacker, Nasser, and Shubhangi, among many others.
The score for the film was composed by Oscar-winning composer M.M. Keeravani, who also worked on RRR. Anupam Kher Studios and NFDC have partnered with Lower Middle Class Corporation for the production.
Release date and anticipation
Although the exact date of release is yet unknown, the film is being marketed as a must-see due to the impressive roster of actors involved.
Given that Kher is the creative force behind Tanvi The Great in addition to his directing and acting roles, fans are anticipating a significant addition to his extensive and diverse career. More information will likely be released in the following weeks regarding the film, which is currently in the post-production stage.