Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan has extended his best wishes to Anupam Kher for his upcoming directorial venture, "Tanvi The Great," which is slated to release on July 18, 2025. Bachchan shared the film's trailer on his Instagram, captioning it, "All the best Anupam .. my prayers and wishes," accompanied by folded hands and a heart emoji.
Anupam Kher was deeply touched by Bachchan's gesture and responded in the comments section, "Deeply touched Sir by your generosity and appreciation. It means the world to me and to team @TanviTheWorld!".
"Tanvi The Great" marks Anupam Kher's directorial debut and stars debutante Shubhangi Dutt as Tanvi Raina, a young woman with autism who is determined to fulfill her late father’s dream of saluting the Indian flag at Siachen, the world's highest battlefield. The film's trailer, which was released on June 20, has been receiving widespread praise from audiences and the Bollywood industry. The film also features Jackie Shroff, Boman Irani, Pallavi Joshi, Karan Tacker, and Nasser in prominent roles. Anupam Kher also makes a special appearance as Col. Pratap Raina, with Iain Glen in another notable cameo.
Several other Bollywood celebrities have also lauded the trailer and expressed their excitement for the film. Shah Rukh Khan wrote on X, "To my friend @AnupamPKher who has always taken chances... whether it's acting, filmmaking or life!! The trailer of #TanviTheGreat is looking awesome. All the best on this journey!!". Kher responded to Khan's post with gratitude, saying, “Thank you, my dearest friend, for your love and appreciation". Kangana Ranaut also shared her enthusiasm on her Instagram story, writing, "Congratulations @anupamkherji and the whole team of Tanvi The Great, really enjoyed the trailer and am eagerly looking forward to the film".
Anupam Kher describes "Tanvi The Great" as a tribute to those who are different, stating, “Everyone who watches Tanvi The Great will walk away a little kinder perhaps even changed. This film is my tribute to every person who is different but no less. It's the story of an autistic, brilliant, and fiercely determined girl who dreams of joining the Indian Army. This is one of the most important films of my career, and I'm confident audiences in India will connect with it just as deeply as those around the world already have”.
"Tanvi The Great" is produced by Anupam Kher Studios in collaboration with NFDC, with global distribution managed by Excel Entertainment and AA Films. The film premiered at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2025 and Marché du Film, where it was well-received.
