is a Hindi-language action-adventure film directed by Hollywood veteran Chuck Russell , known for The Mask and The Scorpion King . The film stars Vidyut Jammwal as Raj Nair, a Mumbai-based veterinarian who returns to his father’s elephant sanctuary in Odisha to honor his mother’s death anniversary. Plot Summary
Critics generally praised the film's and Jammwal's physically demanding stunts , which he performed without a body double. However, some reviewers from outlets like The Hindu and Reuters noted that while the cause was noble, the screenplay was often clichéd and the human characters lacked depth compared to the elephants. However, some reviewers from outlets like The Hindu
: The film features debutantes Pooja Sawant as a female mahout (Shankara) and Asha Bhat as an investigative journalist (Meera), both of whom assist Raj in his mission. Critical Reception The peaceful sanctuary is soon threatened by an
The narrative centers on Raj's homecoming and his reunion with his childhood animal friends, particularly a majestic tusker named Bhola and an elephant named Didi. The peaceful sanctuary is soon threatened by an international poaching syndicate led by the ruthless Keshav (Atul Kulkarni), who seeks Bhola's large tusks for the illegal ivory trade. After the poachers kill Bhola and Raj’s father, Raj uses his expertise in martial arts to protect the sanctuary and dismantle the poaching racket. However, some reviewers from outlets like The Hindu