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Anupam Kher’s 'Tanvi The Great' Opens to Mixed Reviews and Modest Box Office

The film now depends on audience word of mouth to drive its theatrical run after earning ₹40 lakh on opening day

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Tanvi The Great released on July 18 | Image: IMDB

Overview

  • Tanvi The Great marks Anupam Kher’s return to directing after a 23-year hiatus
  • Newcomer Shubhangi Dutt stars as Tanvi, an autistic woman who aspires to join the Indian Army to honor her late father’s dream
  • Critics offered mixed reviews, lauding heartfelt performances and its inclusive message but pointing to uneven pacing and narrative flaws
  • It recorded a 14.41% overall occupancy on Friday, with evening shows peaking at around 24%
  • Despite standing ovations at festival screenings in Cannes, New York, Houston and London, its substantial festival acclaim has yet to translate into strong theatrical returns