Flashback to 2004 when Mani Ratnam unleashed ‘Yuva’, a riveting political saga now gracing screens once more. This bilingual venture—Hindi edition remaking Tamil ‘Ayutha Ezhuthu’—delivered box office gold, grossing over 23 crores on 11 crores, thanks to stars like Ajay Devgn, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, Abhishek Bachchan, and Esha Deol.
The plot unfolds in Kolkata, tracing three youths’ turbulent lives clashing amid student election fervor. Ajay’s portrayal of idealistic leader Michael Mukherjee steals the show, advocating change against odds. Anurag Kashyap’s incisive Hindi dialogues amplified the tension.
Fun fact: Abhishek’s career-defining negative character was Hrithik Roshan’s pass, and both versions boasted separate casts bar Esha Deol. Triumphing with 50th Filmfare Best Film (Critics), it remains a benchmark.
Ajay Devgn’s thrilled posts signal fan frenzy for this re-run. ‘Yuva’ masterfully critiques power dynamics, urging youth action—a clarion call still echoing loudly today.