Abhijit Panse's bilingual biography 'Thackeray', based on the life of Shiv Sena Supremo Bal Thackeray hits the screens today.

Starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the titular role, the movie also features Amrita Rao, who plays the role of Meena Tai Thackeray.

Bollywood celebs who watched the screening of the movie heaped praises on Nawazuddin Siddiqui's portrayal of Bal Thackeray.

Film Thackeray portrays how an Artist becomes a powerful political leader. The film is bold and powerful. @Nawazuddin_S one of our finest actors roars like a tiger.. Congratulations to @rautsanjay61 and @RKpanday1977 .
— Shoojit Sircar (@ShoojitSircar) January 24, 2019

Yesterday I remembered with an attitude of gratitude, the tallest leader of Maharashtra, father figure to many the legend #BalaSahebThackeray on his birth anniversary. Reminiscing his fascinating personality & great oratory skills. He was a gifted cartoonist & a fearless leader. pic.twitter.com/JjjKOVVzle
— Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) January 24, 2019

As the movie clashes with Kangana Ranaut's Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi, a biopic on Rani Lakshmi Bai, let's have a look at the audience response to Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Thackeray.

Aala re aala re aala re aala re baap re... Are kehte hai kehte hai kehte hai usko #Thackeray
Bold and Powerful performance by @Nawazuddin_S
Sir, no one else could have played this role. It's only you, who can match the dialogue delivery and tiger instincts of Balasaheb #review
— Ameya Dhuri (@Being_Dhuri) January 25, 2019

From a firebrand journalist to an influential political leader who played a major role in shaping the Marathi identity. 'Thackeray' movie chronicles the life of the charismatic leader whose legacy continues to live on through his words and deeds.#ThackerayTheFilm #Thackeray
— Meadow (@_Meadow__) January 25, 2019

Can @Nawazuddin_S not do anything? Body language, attitude, performance.. he IS #Thackeray to the T. Specifically loved the scene with Javed Miandad. Riveting watch. #ThackerayTheFilm
— Kushan Nandy (@KushanNandy) January 25, 2019

The moment Nawazuddin Siddiqui appears on screen as #Thackeray and the crowd erupts with whistles.
— Faridoon Shahryar (@iFaridoon) January 25, 2019

"Main Artiste hoon, mazdoor nahin":@Nawazuddin_S #Thackeray
— Faridoon Shahryar (@iFaridoon) January 25, 2019

#ThackerayTheFilm
Sure Shot "W I N N E R"
Acting-????
Story--?????
Dialogue- ?? ?? ?
ScreenPlay- ????
In Short - Jabardast Movie
Must Watch Movie
Heavy Storm At Box office Is Confirm. Bumper Opening Is Confirm. N Weekend Will Rock At Box Office ??#RJRating
— Rajat jakhotiya (@JakhotiyaRajat) January 25, 2019

#ThackerayTheFilm real story of bala saheb thackeray great work @Nawazuddin_S sir and @AmritaRao great team work @Viacom18Movies i went to see this movie in jasdan first day
— hari somaiya the fan of @BeingSalmanKhan (@harisomaiya2) January 25, 2019

.#Thackeray explains the mind of BalaSahab so powerfully. His feelings for his people, his country & his guts & determination are admirable. @Nawazuddin_S you’re nothing short of a Tiger yourself!!! @AmritaRao was lovely seeing you back on the Big Screen. @AUThackeray
— Priya Gupta (@priyagupta999) January 25, 2019

Till the Interval, #Thackeray is surprisingly Good and engaging film. I didn't expect it to be upto this level at all, keeping expectations low might have worked. As an Actor Nawazuddin has nailed the Character, excluding dull start nothing bad has been found yet. pic.twitter.com/VIHm2I8CH5
— $@M (@SAMTHEBESTEST) January 25, 2019

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