Azaad

I recently watched the movie on OTT and honestly it's not half bad. I enjoyed the performances and the movie overall, it was a nice one time watch.

Enjoyed Aaman Devgan's performance, he had a good screen presence or maybe the other debuts have been so bad that he seemed fine in comparison. It felt very sincere but other characters didnt have much weight and felt gimmicky.

Liked that the movie was animal centric and didn't over indulge in unnecessary love stories.

Overall a good watch on OTT, maybe in the theatre this might have been disappointing.

I'm honestly looking forward to Aaman's next performances.

Amazing debut. Thankgod it didn't turn out like the other nepo kids' debut like naadaniyan etc. I don't see the unnecessary hate here, movie kept me engaged throughout. I agree it was a little slow in the middle but the cutesy romance and the final showdown and ajay devgans incredible perfomance make this def worth watching. It is a strong 8/10 for me but people are unnecessarily hating so I'm giving a 10 just to raise the average :) watch on tv or a bigger screen btw bec phone or smaller devices won't cater to the best experience designated for the film. Uii amma felt kind of forced but it's okay the other soundtracks were definitely way better than nowadays bollywood. This movie made me v charismatic towards horses and I love it.

It was incredibly well performed and the bond between ajays son (sorry I forgot his name)and the horse azaad was incredibly well displayed. Do watch it!

I had low hopes for this movie since it flopped in cinemas and the reviews aren't great but I was pleasantly surprised!

I like the fact the movie was about the horse "Azaad" it feels like a fresh storyline. I think movie was good, didn't feel like it was unnecessarily dragged anywhere.

Now coming to the acting I was honestly impressed by Amaan Devgan's performance considering it's his debut and I had no expectations from him since he seemed rather expressionless in the "Uyi Amma" song. He gave a solid performance whereas Rasha Thadani seemed like she really tried bless her but her crying scenes were a bit forced. Overall acting was good from both debutants.

I'll give it 8/10, good watch. :)

Azaad is a period drama brought to life by Abhishek Kapoor, offering a unique and fresh storyline that stands apart from the usual fare. In terms of concept, the film excels - the narrative feels original, and the man-and-horse bond is beautifully portrayed on screen. Visually, it's a treat, with stunning real locations and rich color grading that immerse you in the setting.

However, the biggest drawback lies in the screenplay. While the story is strong, the execution is stretched with unnecessary subplots, making the pacing drag at times. A tight, focused screenplay would have amplified the impact and kept the audience more engaged throughout.

Direction shines in certain moments, particularly during the horse sequences, which are handled with precision and emotional weight. The music complements the visuals perfectly, further enhancing the atmosphere.

Performance-wise, Aaman Devgn makes a promising lead debut, bringing a solid presence to the role. Rasha Thadani, in her debut as well, is a standout - she looks fabulous, exudes confidence, and has a striking screen presence, especially in the song sequences where her beauty and charisma really pop.

Overall, Azaad is a decent watch with memorable moments, driven by strong lead performances and captivating horse scenes. While the weak and overly long screenplay holds it back, the film still offers enough visual and emotional appeal to keep you invested until the end.

Rating: 5/10.

Tone, Script & Story: The story is set in 90's India. It's a story of a horse named Azaad. He belongs to Baaghi played by Ajay. Anyone who sees this horse falls in love with him at first instance and wants to own him. Guy played by Aman is no different. Further it's the story if Aman will win.

Being an animal lover I liked the concept where the story revolved around horse, but the problem is it fails to connect emotionally

Direction, Screenplay, Cinematography: The mukhiyas, the angrej, the caretaker of horses, their families, the Baaghis, etc have been captured well. Despite that, who is to blame for no connection with audience? Music is below average. Acting is justified.

Final Verdict: You will like it if you are animal lover, else it's an outdated drama.