Ajay Devgn to essay Taanaji Malusare in upcoming film

Mumbai July 20 (IANS) Actor Ajay Devgn is all set to play the role of Subedar Taanaji Malusare a military leader in the army of Shivaji and also the founder of the Maratha Empire in 17th century India in the upcoming period-action film titled "Taanaji - The Unsung Warrior".

Ajay on Wednesday shared the first poster of the upcoming film which is directed by Om Raut. The look of the upcoming film shows Ajay in a Maratha warrior s avatar engaged in battle.

"He fought for his people his soil and his king Chhatrapati Shivaji. The unsung warrior of glorious Indian history Subedar Taanaji Malusare " Ajay captioned the poster.

The film is scheduled to release in 2019. Raut is best known for directing "Lokmanya: Ek Yug Purush".

On the work front Ajay who was last seen on the silver screen in "Shivaay" in 2016 has two more films in his kitty -- "Baadshaho" and "Golmaal Again".

--IANS
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