LUCKNOW: Actor Kangana Ranaut hosted a special screening of her upcoming action thriller film ‘Tejas’ for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanth at the Lok Bhawan Auditorium in Lucknow on Tuesday.
Post the screening of the film, Kangana revealed that CM Yogi got emotional while watching the film.
Talking to ANI, she said, “CM Yogi Adityanath got emotional while watching the movie. He has assured us that he will support us and will motivate the nationalists to connect with the film…It is not a film on women empowerment, it is a film about women power…”
Taking to Instagram, Kangana also shared a string of pictures from the special screening which she captioned, “Today hosted a screening of #tejas a film based on a soldier / Martyr’s life for honourable Chief Minister @myogi_adityanath ji. As you can see in the first picture Maharaj ji couldn’t hold back his tears in the last monologue of Tejas.” Ek soldier kya chahta hai”. Maharaj ji hamare sainikon ka sahas, shaurya aur balidan dekh kar itne bhaavuk ho gye ki unki aankhein chalak aayi. Dhanyawaad maharaj ji apki prashansa aur aashirwaad se hum dhanya ho gye.”
In the first picture, Kangana was seen sitting along with Chief Minister Yogi and the other team members. In other pictures, CM Yogi could be seen gifting the actor a special token of appreciation.
Recently, before the release of the film, Kangana hosted a special screening of the film for Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and several Indian Air Force Officers at the Indian Airforce Auditorium in Delhi.
The film revolves around the extraordinary journey of Tejas Gill, an Air Force pilot, and aims to inspire and instil a deep sense of pride in every Indian, showing how Indian Air Force pilots work tirelessly to defend our nation, confronting numerous challenges along the way.
Written and directed By Sarvesh Mewara and Produced By Ronnie Screwvala, the film was released in theatres on October 27, 2023.
Apart from that, Kangana also has ‘Emergency’ in her kitty.
Recently Kangana took to X and announced that she has postponed the release of ‘Emergency’.
“Dear friends, I have an important announcement to make, Emergency movie is the culmination of my entire life’s learnings and earnings as an artist. Emergency is not just a film for me it’s a test of my worth and character as an individual. Tremendous response that our teaser and other units got from everyone encouraged us all. My heart is full of gratitude and wherever I go people ask me about Emergency’s release date,” she posted.
‘Emergency’ was earlier scheduled to be released on November 24.
In the film, Kangana plays the country’s first female prime minister, Indira Gandhi. (ANI)