The makers of Anant Joshi and Paresh Rawal's Ajey: The Untold Story Of A Yogi unveiled the intriguing teaser of the film on Wednesday (July 2). It is a biographical drama inspired by the definitive biography of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath - The Monk Who Became Chief Minister, authored by Shantanu Gupta.
Directed by Ravindra Gautam and produced by Ritu Mengi, the film stars Anant Joshi in the lead, alongside an ensemble cast including Paresh Rawal, Dinesh Lal Yadav (Nirahua), Ajay Mengi, Pawan Malhotra, Rajesh Khattar, Garima Vikrant Singh, and Sarwar Ahuja in pivotal roles.
Ajey teaser
The teaser offers a gripping glimpse into the journey of a man who transitioned from spiritual leadership to political prominence. It also talks about his ideological battles, struggles against systemic corruption, and fight against mafia dominance.
With its intense visuals and thought-provoking narration, Ajey sets the stage for a powerful cinematic portrayal of transformation, truth, and tradition.
The voiceover and visuals in the teaser offer an unfiltered look into the conspiracies brewing within politics and the threats lurking beyond, building anticipation around the ideological and physical battles Anant's character is about to wage.
Netizens praise teaser
Soon after the makers shared the teaser on social media, netizens praised Anant for his portrayal of Yogi. A comment under the teaser video read, "Anant, needless to say, you’re a very good actor. The trailer arouses curiosity about your character’s journey."
"Anant you are totally fire man, I love ur craft🔥✨️" wrote another user.
The film's music is composed by Meet Bros. and will be available under the Samrat Cinematics banner. Singers like Sonu Nigam, B Praak, and Mika Singh, among others, will have their songs in the movie.
Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi is scheduled to release worldwide on August 1, 2025, with distribution backed by AA Films.
