Ajay Devgn thanks Uddhav Thackeray for declaring 'Tanhaji' tax-free in Maharashtra

With Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior's blockbuster performance on silver screen and at Box Office, actor Ajay Devgn has garnered tremendous praise for historical drama. Earlier on Wednesday, film was declared tax-free in state of Maharashtra. Ajay Devgn took to his Twitter account and thanked Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray for same.

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Maharashtra Cabinet on Wednesday approved  proposal to make Ajay Devgn-starrer Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior tax-free in state. film is based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's trusted lieutenant Tanhaji Malusare, who played a pivotal role in capturing Kondana fort, w kwn as Sinhagad Fort located near Pune. film has grossed over Rs 150 crore since its release on January 10 and is inching close to Rs 200 crore mark.

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" proposal for exempting film from entertainment tax was approved in Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray," an official told PTI.

Last week, chief minister himself brought up subject in Cabinet. He had sought a proposal for tax exemption of film, which recreates valor and bravery of Malusare. State Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat, and Women and Child Welfare Minister Yashomati Thakur earlier said issue was discussed last week in Cabinet where ministers were unanimous about making film tax-free.

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Ajay Devgn's Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior continues to take Box Office by storm, even during weekdays. Inching closer to Rs 200 crore mark, film on Day 12 has minted a total of Rs 183.34 crores.

Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior has thus become Devgn's second highest-grossing film after Golmaal Again, and historical drama is Kajol and Saif Ali Khan's top earner. film, starring Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and Kajol, has been directed by Om Raut.

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(With PTI inputs)