‘Thackeray’ Trailer: Nawazuddin Siddiqui brings back the Shiv Sena Leader

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is back and that too with a bang. The trailer of his much talked-about controversial film, Thackeray, is out. The film is based on the life of Bal Thackeray, founder of the political party, Shiv Sena.

In the trailer, Nawaz looks very convincing as Bal Thackeray. He shared the trailer on his Twitter handle saying, "Unfolding the real story of Balasaheb Thackeray's courage, wisdom & indomitable truth. The tiger who was known for fearing none! #Thackeray trailer out NOW!@rautsanjay61 @AmritaRao @Viacom18Movies #RautersEntertainment @carnivalpicturs @ThackerayFilm."
Thackeray, directed by Abhijit Panse, has been scripted by senior Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, who is also producing the project. Amrita Rao is play Bal Thackeray's wife Meenatai Thackeray. The film will release on January 25.

The trailer expands on the teaser that was revealed earlier, opening with scenes from a riot. It charts the rise of one man to become an all-powerful controversial leader with immense control and influence over Maharashtra. The trailer also shows scenes from a courtroom, where Thackeray is being questioned on the Babri Masjid demolition.