Adrenaline pumping sports drama Toofan streaming on Amazon Prime Video from today


By Rajesh Ahuja

After numerous postponements of its release due to COVID-19,  the sports action drama Toofan,  featuring Farhan Akhtar and Mrinal Thakur in the lead roles,  releases on Amazon Prime Video today.

Toofan is a story of love, strength, hope, and the undying spirit of true sportsmanship that narrates  the riveting journey of a ‘Bhai’ turned ‘Boxer’, marked by a spirit of resilience,

Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Toofan features a stellar star cast including Farhan Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur, Paresh Rawal, Supriya Pathak Kapur, and Hussain Dalal.

A local goon finds his calling in boxing and turns the tables. Facing all obstacles and turning his weaknesses into his strengths, Ajju Bhai transforms into the world-renowned boxer, Aziz Ali.

The movie shows the journey, sacrifices, and triumphs that come in the way of fulfilling one’s passion.

Toofan features Farhan Akhtar as the National level boxer.

Sports drama Toofan releases on Amazon Prime Video today 


Second collaboration between Farhan Akhtar and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra 


This is the second collaboration between Farhan Akhtar and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra,  who had earlier worked together in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag  a biopic on life of Olympic medal winner Milkha Singh.

The film was earlier scheduled to be released on October 2 2020, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. However, the release of the film was indefinitely delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic .

Later, the makers announced that the  film will  stream on  Amazon Prime Video from May 21.

However,  after the surge in covid cases due to the second wave of COVID-19,  the makers decided to postpone the release of the film in solidarity with people affected by the coronavirus infection.

The makers announced a fresh release date for the film at July 16.

The film has been produced by Excel Entertainment of Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani.


The trailer and promos of the film have created tremendous buzz for the film among cinelovers.

See trailer

https://youtu.be/4qalsBNwZds

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