So it is here!

Rangoon has been in news for around a year. After all, it is rare to see a period film being made out of Bollywood. Moreover, with Vishal Bhardwaj at the helm of direction and an interesting cast comprising of Saif Ali Khan, Kangana Ranaut and Shahid Kapoor at his disposal, one expects something spectacular indeed. As for the canvas, stage and setting, one wouldn't have compromised for anything lesser, what with producer Sajid Nadiadwala beginning his 2017 campaign with Rangoon.

Expectations were expectedly huge!

Thankfully, the promo manages to justify the expectations and manages to establish good enough intrigue that makes you look forward to what does the team have in the offering!

As was always a known fact, Rangoon is a triangular love story set in the time of war. Hence, when the film opens with a war sequence set in 1944 (during World War II), you know that Rangoon is not a frivolous affair in the offering. In fact it is interesting to see how the plot line of the film emerges out of the war setting, what with Kangana Ranaut's character of Julia (reportedly based on Fearless Nadia) coming on board to perform in Burma in order to fetch moolah for the war. As the master plan is brought into action by Saif Ali Khan (looking suave and sophisticated as only he can), the fun begins!

'Bloody hell'!

Well, that's what you end up exclaiming too as the roller coaster ride begins. Well, literally, as Kangana hops on in a train that leads her from (then) Bombay to Burma. The man entrusted to do the job? Shahid Kapoor!

As a soldier who becomes Kangana's companion on this rail trip, he changes tracks - no pun intended - to be her lover as well, something that justifies the punch words for Rangoon - Love. War. Deceit!

It is quite apparent that Vishal Bhardwaj had a certain vision in mind and Sajid Nadiadwala was a willing partner to ensure that all man, material and money was put into place in order to have it all executed. With fair deal of drama in the offering along with action, what is impressive too is to hear some trademark dialogue delivery by Kangana Ranaut which has turned out to be her strength actually. Shahid Kapoor, reuniting with Vishal Bhardwaj after Kaminey and Haider, may not be required to go high on theatrics this time around but when it comes to Saif, Langda Tyagi` from Omkara, it is remarkable to see how he truly looks and acts an entirely different part!

The promo has come at a time when the industry is indeed looking forward to some interesting films in the pipeline for 2017. With the film set to release in less than 50 days from now (on 24th February), one waits to see what does the team of Rangoon have to offer more in days to come.

Joginder Tuteja tweets @tutejajoginder