100 Years of RSS, now on the Big Screen!

A new Hindi feature film is set to bring the century long journey of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh to theatres, marking an important moment where history, ideology, and cinema intersect. Titled Shatak: Sangh Ke 100 Varsh , the film traces the evolution of the organisation from its founding in 1925 to its present day influence.

The film begins in Nagpur , where Dr Keshav Baliram Hedgewar established the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh as a volunteer based organisation aimed at fostering Hindu unity, discipline, and national service. Over the course of its narrative, the movie charts key phases of the organisation’s growth, focusing on the role of volunteers, structured training, and the idea of sacrifice that has been central to the Sangh’s functioning for decades.

Produced by Vir Kapur and co-produced by Aashish Tiwari, the film is directed by Aashish Mall . The makers present Shatak as a cinematic chronicle rather than a fictional drama, attempting to visually document the organisation’s hundred year journey through significant milestones and ideological moments.

Within film trade circles, the project has already sparked discussion. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh has described the film as a significant milestone, noting that few mainstream Hindi films have attempted to cover the history of socio-political organisations on this scale.

Online reactions, however, reflect sharply divided opinions. While supporters have welcomed the film as a long overdue portrayal of history, critics have questioned its objectivity and narrative intent.

With a theatrical release planned later this year, Shatak: Sangh Ke 100 Varsh is expected to draw attention not only for its subject but also for the wider debate it is likely to ignite within the entertainment space.