Ajay Devgn and Om Raut Reunite for New Unsung Maratha Warrior Film After Tanhaji — Unsung Warrior Franchise Set to Expand

In a significant development in Bollywood, Ajay Devgn and Om Raut are reportedly in advanced talks to reunite after the blockbuster success of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior. According to Bollywood Hungama, the duo is planning another historical epic that will celebrate the valour of an unsung Maratha warrior, potentially expanding the Unsung Warrior franchise.

Ajay Devgn and Om Raut first collaborated on Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior in 2020, which went on to become one of the biggest hits of the year and remains one of the highest-grossing films of Ajay Devgn’s career. Since then, there has been consistent speculation around taking the Unsung Warrior concept forward with new stories rooted in Indian history.

Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior was not just a successful collaboration but also a major box office blockbuster. The film collected around ₹279.59 crore India net, ₹325 crore India gross, and ₹361 crore worldwide, including ₹36 crore from overseas markets. It emerged as the highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2020 and performed exceptionally well, particularly in the Maharashtra circuit where it recorded massive footfalls. The film also showed strong box office legs, continuing to perform for more than a month despite new releases and competition. Apart from its commercial success, the film was widely praised for its visual effects, action sequences, background score, and performances, which played a major role in its long theatrical run and blockbuster verdict.

As per the report, Ajay Devgn had been waiting for the right story to continue the franchise, and when Om Raut approached him with a narrative centered on another unsung Maratha warrior, the actor reportedly showed immediate interest. The development indicates that the project is being envisioned as a large-scale historical film with a strong emotional and patriotic core.

The film is currently in the early stages of development, with discussions focused on budgeting, scale, and visual execution. According to Bollywood Hungama, Ajay Devgn has asked for a detailed plan, including the projected cost and VFX requirements, before taking the project forward. The development work is said to be happening at his VFX company, NY VFXWala, with a focus on building a strong cinematic world.

Multiple meetings have reportedly taken place between Ajay Devgn and Om Raut, and both are said to be aligned on the vision of creating a franchise based on unsung warriors rather than a direct sequel to Tanhaji. The idea is to explore different stories from Indian history, particularly from the Maratha era, and present them on a national scale.

Interestingly, Ajay Devgn had earlier hinted at expanding the Unsung Warrior concept into a larger cinematic universe, suggesting that Tanhaji was just the beginning. This new development appears to be in line with that vision, with the makers aiming to bring another lesser-known historical figure to the big screen.

While there is no official announcement yet, the report suggests that discussions are progressing steadily and an announcement could happen once the budget and production roadmap are finalized. If the project materializes, it could mark another major historical film for Bollywood and further strengthen the space for large-scale period dramas in the industry.