Tanvi the Great

<p>Tanvi Raina (Shubhangi Dutt), a 21-year-old woman on the , lives with her mother Vidya ( ) and grandfather Colonel Pratap Raina ( ). Inspired by her deceased father, Captain Samar Raina, an officer who dreamed of saluting the flag at , Tanvi becomes determined to follow in his footsteps and join the army to fulfill his dream herself. Anupam Kher announced the film through a social media post on the occasion of his 69th birthday on 7 March 2024. It was also announced that the shooting of the film would start on the day of , or 8 March. The soundtrack is composed by and lyrics is written by , Shannon K and Dirty Grim. of gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that “It’s the kind of film that leaves you conflicted. You can be gobsmacked at the enormity of Tanvi’s achievements. And yet you end up rooting for her and those like her: if she can do it, maybe someone else can too. Anurag Singh Bohra of rated 2/5 stars and said that “Despite its ambitious emotional arc, the Anupam Kher-directorial drifts from its promising premise. Stories based on sensitive subjects demand care, authenticity, and restraint. This film, sadly, delivers none of these. of gave 2 stars out of 5 and writes in his review that “Shubhangi’s central performance, the film’s fulcrum, is enterprising no doubt, but is somewhat inconsistent.” Anuj Kumar of observed that “Formulated to raise awareness about autism and respect for the armed forces, the message-heavy film is different but doesn’t reach the heights it promises.” Rishabh Suri of rated 3/5 stars and said that “Film showcases heartfelt performances and a strong emotional core, yet falters in its second half.” Abhishek Srivastava of gave 4 stars out of 5 and said that “Watch ‘Tanvi: The Great’ for its emotionally honest storytelling that avoids melodrama and lets simple, real moments speak volumes.” Tanmayi Savadi of rated 2.5/5 stars and commented that “Tanvi The Great lacks freshness, energy and effortless pull into the story; also, a solid packaging of an important message. Its single-toned approach keeps the recall value low. Watch it only for the honest performances.” Rahul Desai of commented that “Tanvi the Great somehow reduces its central theme — a hero and her ‘superpower’ — to a secondary theme in its own film. Within an hour, Tanvi becomes a medium for a misplaced tribute to the Indian Army. The protagonist is patriotism. At one point, the tri-colour is superimposed on her singing face at an army ball; at another, she interrupts a memorial day speech to ask what bravery is so that the answer can be “anyone who wears a uniform”. The love for one’s country is presented as the cure for everything.” Rachit Gupta of gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that “Tanvi the Great is a heartwarming tale of an unlikely cinematic hero starring Anupam Kher and debutant Shubhangi.” A critic of rated it 2/5 stars and observed that “On the whole, TANVI THE GREAT is a heartfelt and well-intentioned film with moments that shine. While the writing and length pose challenges, and the second half loses some momentum, its sincerity is evident.” writes for said that “Tanvi The Great is a gooey chocolate of a film – a bit too sweet but also feel-good.” Ganesh Aaglave of wrotes in his review that “Tanvi The Great explores the inspiring philosophy of achieving one’s goal against all odds, where Anupam Kher masterfully crafts the narrative by infusing it with the emotional elements of kindness, goodness, and compassion.”</p>