Did PM Modi watch Kangana Ranaut starrer Tejas today? Actor claims so; details inside

We know that Kangana Ranaut starrer Tejas – which is based on Indian Air Force pilot Tejas Gill – had flunked at the box office following its negative reviews. Though the movie failed to win the hearts of many people in the country in October, it has been reportedly viewed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this noon. National award-winning actor Kangana Ranaut has made such a claim.

Kangana Ranaut’s Instagram Story after PM Modi’s Tejas sortie

This morning, honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a sortie on Tejas aircraft in Bengaluru, Karnataka. On X (formerly known as Twitter) today, he shared details of the development and said, “Successfully completed a sortie on the Tejas. The experience was incredibly enriching, significantly bolstering my confidence in our country's indigenous capabilities, and leaving me with a renewed sense of pride and optimism about our national potential.”

After the Prime Minister’s tweet surfaced online, Kangana Ranaut left no time and claimed that he also viewed her recent film ‘Tejas’ today. Taking to Instagram Stories, the national award-winning actress said, “Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji saw our film Tejas, dedicated to our soldiers and made in Bharat. Those of you who missed it in the theatres will be able to watch it soon on ZEE5 and SonyLIV India.”

No official government statement has been issued on the actor’s claim yet.

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About the movie ‘Tejas’

‘Tejas’, an action-packed thriller, unfolds under the creative guidance of writer and director Sarvesh Mewara, with Ronnie Screwvala serving as the producer. The lead role is masterfully portrayed by Kangana Ranaut, supported by Anshul Chauhan and Varun Mitra.

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Despite its release on October 27, 2023, the film faced a storm of negative reviews from critics, marking it as one of Hindi cinema's significant box-office disappointments within the initial two days. The opening day witnessed widespread cancellations of theatrical screenings.

The narrative revolves around Tejas Gill, an Indian Air Force pilot portrayed by Kangana, embarking on a mission to rescue an Indian spy holding highly classified information. Intertwined with this mission is Tejas's internal struggle with haunting memories from a tragic past.

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