Bollywood action thriller film Taarzan: The Wonder Car completed 22 years since its theatrical release in 2004. Marking this milestone anniversary, veteran actor Ajay Devgn took to social media to revisit memories from the iconic movie. Directed by the director duo Abbas-Mustan, the film remains widely remembered for its supernatural storyline and a distinctive futuristic sports car that captured the imagination of audiences, especially children and automobile enthusiasts across India.
Ajay Devgn Celebrates 22 Years of the Cult Thriller
On the 22nd anniversary of the film, Ajay Devgn shared a memorable scene clip on his official Instagram story. Accompanied by the nostalgic video, Devgn posted a catchy caption, stating that he does not just fly cars, but can turn into a car if needed. He added that Taarzan: The Wonder Car has completed 22 years of release. The 2004 feature starred Vatsal Sheth and Ayesha Takia in the lead roles, while Ajay Devgn essayed the pivotal role of Devendra, father to Vatsal Sheth's character.
The Supernatural Plot and Revenge Storyline
The plot of Taarzan: The Wonder Car centers around Devendra, an inventive car designer played by Ajay Devgn. Devendra conceives a groundbreaking, futuristic sports car design, but falls victim to greedy business rivals who murder him and submerge the prototype in water. Years later, Devendra's son Raj, played by Vatsal Sheth, discovers the rusted remains of the car in a scrap yard and purchases it. Raj restores the vehicle with advanced features and names it Taarzan in honor of his late father. The narrative turns supernatural as Devendra's spirit inhabits the machine. The car operates autonomously to track down and eliminate the individuals responsible for Devendra's death, ultimately achieving justice and peace for his soul.
Custom Engineering: Dilip Chhabria's ₹2 Crore Creation
The standout attraction of the Abbas-Mustan directorial was the custom built purple sports car. Renowned automobile designer Dilip Chhabria crafted this futuristic vehicle specifically for the production. Constructing the vehicle required nearly 8 months of dedicated craftsmanship, with total production expenses reaching approximately ₹2 crore at the time in 2004. Beneath its futuristic shell, the car was engineered using a 1991 Toyota MR2 platform. The unique vehicle became an instant pop culture icon, driving immense excitement among car lovers and younger viewers during its theatrical run.
