“Tanvi: The Great” Trailer Out: Cast, Plot & Release Date Revealed for Anupam Kher’s Directorial Debut

Tanvi: The Great is set to release in theatres on July 18, 2025. Directed by Anupam Kher, the film stars debutante Shubhangi Dutt as a neurodivergent girl chasing her dream to join the Indian Army. The film premiered at Cannes 2025 to a standing ovation.

Tanvi: The Great features a powerful ensemble cast led by debutante Shubhangi Dutt. The film also stars Anupam Kher as Colonel Pratap Raina, along with Boman Irani, Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami, Karan Tacker, and Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen in key roles. Directed by Anupam Kher himself, this inspiring musical drama is produced by Anupam Kher Studio in association with NFDC, with music composed by Oscar-winner M.M. Keeravaani.

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Tanvi: The Great follows the inspiring journey of Tanvi, a 21-year-old girl with autism, who dreams of joining the Indian Army to fulfill her late father's wish. Despite societal challenges, she pushes boundaries with determination and courage, proving that true strength lies in spirit.

The trailer for Tanvi: The Great, Anupam Kher’s highly anticipated directorial return, is now live! It introduces Shubhangi Dutt as Tanvi, a neurodivergent young woman driven to fulfill her late father’s dream of joining the Indian Army. Here’s a trailer of Tanvi: The Great:

Shubhangi Dutt makes her acting debut in the film Tanvi: The Great, directed by Anupam Kher. Handpicked from his acting school Actor Prepares, she plays the lead role of Tanvi, a neurodivergent young woman determined to join the Indian Army. Her heartfelt performance has already received praise, especially after the film's premiere at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, marking a powerful and emotional start to her career.

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