It is an action-adventure-romance laced superhero vigilante film that transcends both folklore and present day. It is based on the legend of a man who took upon himself to protect the common man against oppression and injustice.
Practical Effects
Raw stunt work that Hollywood would over-CGI.
Costume
That dhoti-hero look is genuinely iconic.
Direction
Nikhil Mahajan blends myth and Maratha streets seamlessly.
Director
Nikhil Mahajan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Baji draws from the Peshwa-era folk hero tradition, specifically the 'baji' warriors who fought for commoners against tyrannical rule.
Shreyas Talpade trained in Kalaripayattu and Mallakhamb for months — the dhoti stunts are 100% him, no doubles for the wirework.
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