Nayak flopped 25 years ago, but its themes still resonate amid India's political unrest
- Anil Kapoor reflects on Nayak 25 years after its release, recalling why Shivaji Rao’s story still resonates.
- Kapoor says he was drawn to Shivaji Rao’s use of power to make a difference, not just his rise to CM.
- Nayak follows a reporter who becomes chief minister for 24 hours and brings major changes through honest governance.
- Despite flopping initially, the ₹21-crore film became a cult favourite through TV and later found a wider audience.
Source: theprint.in
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