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{{Short description|2025 Indian Hindi biographical drama film}}
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{{Infobox film
| name = Ajey: The Untold Story Of A Yogi
| image = Ajey-Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Ravindra Gautam]]
| writer = Dilip Bachchan Jha & <br />Priyank Dubey
| based_on = {{Based on|''[[The Monk Who Became Chief Minister]]''|[[Shantanu Gupta]]}}
| producer = Ritu Mengi
| starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Anant Joshi]]
* [[Paresh Rawal]]
* [[Dinesh Lal Yadav]]
}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = [[Vishnu Rao]]
| editing = Manan Sagar
| music = [[Meet Bros]]
| studio = {{ubl|Samrat Cinematics}}
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|09|19}}
| runtime = 148 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 October 2025 |title=''Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi'' (15) |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/ajey-the-untold-story-of-a-yogi-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdmzntm5 |access-date=23 October 2025 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |language=en}}</ref>
| country = [[India]]
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|15}} crore<ref>https://www.bollymoviereviewz.com/2025/09/ajey-the-untold-story-of-a-yogi-box-office-collection-day-1-worldwide-budget.html</ref>
| gross = {{INR|1.4}} crore<ref>https://www.bollymoviereviewz.com/2025/09/ajey-the-untold-story-of-a-yogi-box-office-collection-day-1-worldwide-budget.html</ref>
}}
'''''Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi''''' is a 2025 [[India]] [[political drama]] film, directed by [[Ravindra Gautam]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Biopic being made on UP CM Yogi Adityanath |url=https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994806749/Biopic-being-made-on-UP-CM-Yogi-Adityanath |access-date=18 April 2025 |work=India Herald |language=en}}</ref> and produced by Ritu Mengi under the banner of Samrat Cinematics.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-03-26 |title=First look of biopic 'AJEY- The Untold Story of a Yogi' shows transformation of Yogi Adityanath |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/first-look-of-biopic-ajey-the-untold-story-of-a-yogi-shows-transformation-of-yogi-adityanath/articleshow/119528312.cms |access-date=2025-03-27 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Web |first=Statesman |date=2025-03-26 |title=Yogi Adityanath biopic AJEY drops first look: A story of politics and power! |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/yogi-adityanath-biopic-ajey-drops-first-look-a-story-of-politics-and-power-1503412183.html |access-date=2025-03-31 |website=[[The Statesman (India)|The Statesman]] |language=en}}</ref> The film, officially released on 19 September, 2025, is inspired by [[Shantanu Gupta]]'s book ''[[The Monk Who Became Chief Minister]]'', and stars [[Anant Joshi]] as [[Yogi Adityanath]], the [[Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh|incumbent chief minister of Uttar Pradesh]].<ref>{{cite news |title=First look of biopic 'AJEY- The Untold Story of a Yogi' shows transformation of Yogi Adityanath |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/first-look-of-biopic-ajey-the-untold-story-of-a-yogi-shows-transformation-of-yogi-adityanath/articleshow/119528312.cms |access-date=18 April 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=26 March 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Yogi Adityanath's Journey Comes Alive In Ajey: The Untold Story Of A Yogi, Motion Poster Out Now |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/yogi-adityanaths-journey-comes-alive-in-ajey-the-untold-story-of-a-yogi-motion-poster-out-now-9275773.html |access-date=2025-03-27 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> It received mixed reviews from the critics and became a box office bomb.

== Plot ==
The film follows the journey of a boy from the hills of [[Uttar Pradesh]] (now [[Uttarakhand]]) who went on to become one of India's most influential political leaders. It traces his transformation from a quiet, introverted child into a Yogi, and later, a reformist politician. Through his struggles, bold decisions, and unwavering leadership, the story explores how he overcame challenges to ultimately lead India's largest state.

== Cast ==

* [[Anant Joshi]] as Yogi, based on [[Yogi Adityanath]]<ref>{{cite news |title=AJEY- The Untold Story of a Yogi: First look of Yogi Adityanath's biopic drops, netizens say 'next PM of India after Modi Ji' |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-ajey-the-untold-story-of-a-yogi-first-look-of-yogi-adityanath-s-biopic-drops-netizens-say-next-pm-of-india-after-modi-ji-3141166 |access-date=18 April 2025 |work=[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA India]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Paresh Rawal]] as Yogi's Guru, based on [[Mahant Avaidyanath]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Yogi Adityanath's Journey Comes Alive In Ajey: The Untold Story Of A Yogi, Motion Poster Out Now |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/yogi-adityanaths-journey-comes-alive-in-ajey-the-untold-story-of-a-yogi-motion-poster-out-now-9275773.html |access-date=18 April 2025 |work=[[News18]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Dinesh Lal Yadav]]
* Ankur Thakur, as Mushtaq Ansari, brother of Mushtaq Ahmed
* Ajay Mengi as Raghu, a devotee of [[Matha]]
* [[Pavan Malhotra]]
* [[Garima Vikrant Singh|Garima Vikrant]]
* [[Rajesh Khattar]] as Mushtaq Ahmed, a [[mafia]] member
* [[Sarwar Ahuja]]
* Bhagwan Tiwari
* Jatin Negi
* Akash Mahamana as Bala, a devotee of Matha

== Production ==

=== Development ===
The concept for the film originated from [[The Monk Who Became Chief Minister|Shantanu Gupta's 2017 book]]. Following the book's success, Gupta collaborated with Priyank Dubey, a film industry associate, to develop the book into a film and started working on the story.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Srivastava |first=Prashant |date=2025-04-01 |title=Yogi Adityanath's journey set for big-screen adaptation. How Madhur Bhandarkar kick-started project |url=https://theprint.in/politics/yogi-adityanaths-journey-set-for-big-screen-adaptation-how-madhur-bhandarkar-kick-started-project/2573410/ |access-date=2025-04-01 |website=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref>

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] for the film commenced in 2024 across various locations in [[Uttarakhand]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]], aiming to authentically depict Yogi Adityanath's journey from his birthplace to his political career. The filmmakers emphasized maintaining factual accuracy and cultural sensitivity throughout the production process.<ref name=":0" /> Filming was completed by May 2025, with the project entering post-production.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Gupta |first=Indresh |date=4 May 2025 |title=UP के CM योगी आदित्यनाथ पर बनी अजेय-द अनटोल्ड स्टोरी:अनंत जोशी निभा रहे हैं लीड रोल, डायरेक्टर रविंद्र गौतम बोले- उनके चेहरे में योगी जैसी मासूमियत |url=https://www.bhaskar.com/entertainment/bollywood/news/ajay-the-untold-story-based-on-up-cm-yogi-adityanath-director-ravindra-gautam-speaks-with-dainik-bhaskar-134962446.html |access-date=6 May 2025 |work=Bhaskar}}</ref>

== Release ==
The first motion poster of the film was released on 26 March 2025.<ref>{{cite news |title=Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi brings Yogi Adityanath's life to the screen |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/film-on-yogi-adityanath-ajey-the-untold-story-of-a-yogi-2699361-2025-03-26 |access-date=18 April 2025 |work=[[India Today]] |date=26 March 2025 |language=en}}</ref>

===Theatrical===

The film was scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 1 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ajey Biopic Release: 'Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi' to Hit Cinemas Aug 1 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/up-cm-birthday-ajey-the-untold-story-of-a-yogi-to-hit-cinemas-on-august-1-3572484 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Yogi Adityanath's Biopic Ajey Set To Hit The Theatres On This Date |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/yogi-adityanaths-biopic-ajey-set-to-hit-the-theatres-on-this-date-ws-l-9370495.html |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=IANS |date=2025-06-05 |title=On Yogi Adityanath's birthday, makers of 'Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi' announce release date |url=https://ianslive.in/on-yogi-adityanaths-birthday-makers-of-ajey-the-untold-story-of-a-yogi-announce-release-date--20250605124305 |access-date=2025-06-07 |website=IANS News |language=en}}</ref> But it was not released as CBFC denied certification to the film. After the certification from CBFC, the film is scheduled to release on 19 September 2025.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sah |first=Purnima |date=2025-08-07 |title=Film inspired by Yogi Adityanath stuck in censorship row |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/film-inspired-by-yogi-adityanath-stuck-in-censorship-row/article69906721.ece |access-date=2025-08-10 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
===Box office===

Made with a budget of almost 15 crore,<ref name="x913">{{cite web | last=Kumar | first=Avdhesh | title=Near-empty theatres, viewers split: Yogi biopic finds few takers in UP | website=Newslaundry | date=2025-09-25 | url=https://www.newslaundry.com/2025/09/25/near-empty-theatres-viewers-split-yogi-biopic-finds-few-takers-in-up | access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref> the movie earned 1.5 crore during the first week since its release.<ref name="s537">{{cite web | author=The TOI Entertainment Desk is a dynamic | title=‘Ajey: The Untold Story of Yogi’ based on life of Yogi Adityanath ends Week 1 with over Rs 1.5 crore collection | website=The Times of India | date=2025-09-26 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/ajey-the-untold-story-of-yogi-based-on-life-of-yogi-adityanath-ends-week-1-with-over-rs-1-5-crore-collection/articleshow/124150092.cms | access-date=2025-09-27}}</ref>

==Reception==
Himanshi Tiwari from ''[[India TV]]'' gave the film 3 stars out of 5, praising the performances, direction, screenplay, cinematography and background score.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/movie-review/ajey-the-untold-story-of-a-yogi-movie-review-1107|title=Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi Movie Review: Ravindra Gautam's film captures every aspect of CM Yogi's life|website=[[India TV]]|access-date=19 September 2005}}</ref> Rishabh Suri from ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave the film 2.5 stars out of 5 and praised the cinematography and performances, while feeling the film struggled under the weight of its own ambition.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ajey-the-untold-story-of-a-yogi-review-this-biopic-on-yogi-adityanath-has-good-performances-struggles-to-find-balance-101758361054383.html|title=Ajey The Untold Story of a Yogi review: This biopic on Yogi Adityanath has good performances, struggles to find balance|website=[[Hindustan Times]]|access-date=20 September 2005}}</ref>

== See also ==

* ''[[The Monk Who Became Chief Minister]]''
* [[Yogi Adityanath]]
*''[[The UP Files]]''
*''[[The Bengal Files]]''
*''[[The Kashmir Files]]''

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nArSU-RaIeQ Film's motion poster] on [[YouTube]]

[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:Political films]]
[[Category:Cultural depictions of Yogi Adityanath]]
[[Category:Biographical films about politicians]]
[[Category:Films about politicians]]
[[Category:Indian political films]]
[[Category:Indian propaganda films]]
[[Category:Hindi-language biographical films]]
[[Category:Indian biographical films]]
[[Category:Indian films based on actual events]]

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