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{{Short description|2022 Indian Hindi film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Toolsidas Junior
| image = Toolsidas Junior Poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| native_name =
| director = Mridul Mahendra
| writer = '''Story & Dialogues:''' Mridul Mahendra
| screenplay = Mridul Mahendra [[Ashutosh Gowariker]]
| based_on =
| producer = [[Bhushan Kumar]] [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]] [[Ashutosh Gowariker]] Sunita Gowariker
| starring = {{ubl|[[Sanjay Dutt]]|[[Rajiv Kapoor]]|[[Dalip Tahil]]|Varun Buddhadev}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Kamaljeet Negi
| editing = Chandrashekhar Prajapati
| music = Daniel B. George
| studio = Ashutosh Gowariker Productions [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]
| distributor = [[AA Films]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2022|5|25|}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget = 
| gross = 
}}
'''Toolsidas Junior''' is a 2022 Indian [[Hindi-language]] [[sports film]] written and directed by Mridul Mahendra, who based it on his own life and childhood. Produced jointly by [[Bhushan Kumar]] and [[Krishan Kumar (actor)|Krishan Kumar]] under [[T-Series (company)|T-Series Films]] along with Sunita Gowariker and co-screenwriter [[Ashutosh Gowariker]] in his first production-only venture under Ashutosh Gowariker Productions, the film stars [[Sanjay Dutt]], [[Rajiv Kapoor]], [[Dalip Tahil]] and debutante Varun Buddhadev in the lead roles, marking Kapoor's final and posthumous release following his death in February 2021, while [[Ankur Vikal]], Chinmai Chandrashuh, Tasveer Kamil and [[Sara Arjun]] play supporting roles.<ref>{{Citation|title=Toolsidas Junior Movie: Showtimes, Review, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos {{!}} eTimes|newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-details/toolsidas-junior/movieshow/79719207.cms|access-date=2022-02-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Family members including Ranbir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor attend screening of Rajiv Kapoor's last film|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2022/feb/18/family-members-including-ranbir-kapoor-neetu-kapoor-attend-screening-of-rajiv-kapoors-last-film-2420990.html|access-date=2022-02-19|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

''Toolsidas Junior'' was initially scheduled to release in cinemas on 4 March 2022.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Sanjay Dutt, Rajiv Kapoor's 'Toolsidas Junior' release date locked - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-dutt-rajiv-kapoors-toolsidas-junior-release-date-locked/articleshow/89669551.cms|access-date=2022-02-19|website=The Times of India|date=18 February 2022 }}</ref> Eventually, it was released on television and digital platforms.<ref>{{cite news |title=Toolsidas Junior Movie Ott Release Date Netflix, Disney Hotstar, Amazon Prime |url=https://facefof.com/toolsidas-junior-movie-ott-release-date-netflix-disney-hotstar-amazon-prime/ |access-date=23 May 2022 |work=Facefof.com |date=27 February 2022}}</ref> At the [[68th National Film Awards]], it won the [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi]], and Buddhadev was awarded the [[National Film Award - Special Mention (feature film)|National Jury Award — Special Mention]].

== Synopsis ==
{{More plot|date=July 2022}}
When Toolsidas, an ace snooker player, who 'only plays for his son', loses an important tournament to arch-rival Jimmy Tandon, his son Mridul, a.k.a. Midi, decides to fulfill his father's dream. Along this journey, guidance comes from the most unlikely source in former snooker national level ex-champion Mohammad Salaam, a.k.a. Salaam Bhai, who now trains lowly players.

== Cast ==
* [[Sanjay Dutt]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2020-12-11|title=Sanjay Dutt and Rajiv Kapoor to star in Toolsidas Junior|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-dutt-and-rajiv-kapoor-to-star-in-toolsidas-junior-7100642/|access-date=2022-02-19|website=The Indian Express}}</ref> as Mohammed Salaam a.k.a. Salaam Bhai
* [[Rajiv Kapoor]]<ref name=":0" /> as Toolsidas
* [[Dalip Tahil]] as Jimmy Tandon
* Varun Buddhadev as Mridul "Midi" Toolsidas, a.k.a. Toolsidas Jr.
* Chinmai Chandranshuh as Goti Toolsidas, Midi's elder brother
* Tasveer Kamil as Mrs. Toolsidas, Midi and Goti's mother
* [[Ankur Vikal]] as K. K. Burman, professional snooker player
* [[Sara Arjun]] as Pia, Midi's friend

==Release==
Due to its non-starter status at the box office, ''Toolsidas Junior'' had a direct-to-television world release, a rare instance at the time, on [[Sony Max]], premiering on 23 May 2022. On 25 May 2022, just two days after its television premiere, the film was made available for streaming on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2022-02-19|title=Toolsidas Junior trailer: Sanjay Dutt turns snooker coach in Rajiv Kapoor's final film. Watch|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/toolsidas-junior-trailer-sanjay-dutt-turns-snooker-coach-in-rajiv-kapoor-s-final-film-watch-101645264960589.html|access-date=2022-02-19|website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

==Music==
The film has only one song, composed by Daniel B. George, who also wrote the background score. Titled "Udd Chala", the song is sung by [[Sachet Tandon]] and Ujjwal Kashyap, with lyrics by [[Swanand Kirkire]].

{{track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Udd Chala
| extra1 = [[Sachet Tandon]], Ujjwal Kashyap
| length1 = 2:34
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|tt13623916}}

[[Category:2020s Hindi-language films]]
[[Category:Indian sports drama films]]
[[Category:Indian children's films]]
[[Category:Cue sports films]]
[[Category:Snooker films]]

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