Ramzan Kadyrov, leader of Chechnya | Kadyrov Press Office/Getty Images Video Inside the strange cinematic fantasies of a Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov isn’t just a ruthless tyrant. He loves horses, showers tigers and catches snakes.

Ramzan Kadyrov is the leader of Chechnya, a "medieval tyrant" and friend of Vladimir Putin. Now he is aiming for the big screen.

He released a clip Monday for his film titled "Whoever doesn’t understand will get it," showing Kadyrov as its leading man. The film, which he said was shot by "a famous Hollywood director," will be finished later this year and apparently will be shown in cinemas across Russia.

Kadyrov claims to be a reluctant leading man: "After lengthy negotiations, I have agreed to play the role of the main hero.”

For those who can't wait, the trailer gives a flavor of the action, if not the plot. It shows Kadyrov firing a machine gun and walking in the mountains.

A video posted by Аллах Велик!!! (@kadyrov_95) on Oct 26, 2015 at 12:44am PDT

Kadyrov became acting president of the Chechen Republic, an autonomous Russian region, in 2007, at the age of just 30, when Putin forced out Alu Alkhanov.

A former rebel and bodyguard, Kadyrov fought in the Chechen war in the early 1990s. He has been accused of human rights violations and running his country like an "medieval tyrant." He denies the allegations.

A video posted by Аллах Велик!!! (@kadyrov_95) on May 25, 2015 at 6:31am PDT

Kadyrov keeps his 1.3 million followers on Instagram updated with shorter videos about his life: a world in which he portrays himself as an action hero on almost daily basis.

Here are five of his strangest offerings:

1. Catching a snake

“The snake symbolizes the forces of evil,” according to Kadyrov. But in the same Instagram post he added a more peaceful message: “I urge everyone who cares about children and their future, the fate of their peoples, countries, the future of the planet, to unite, to lend a hand to each other.”

A video posted by Аллах Велик!!! (@kadyrov_95) on Oct 21, 2015 at 12:36pm PDT

2. Motorbike road trip

While cruising the streets with members of the Night Wolves motorcycling club, Kadyrov visited the southern village of Koshkeldy, and addressed water and power problems.

“I have instructed to immediately start work on the construction of water pipelines, replacing old pipes with new ones, and all necessary pumps to provide water,” he told his social media followers.

A video posted by Аллах Велик!!! (@kadyrov_95) on Jun 27, 2015 at 4:12pm PDT

3. Cooling off the tigers

Kadyrov isn't above posting pictures with cuddly animals, but that doesn't fit his ruthless image. So here he showers a tiger and rides a jet ski.

A video posted by Аллах Велик!!! (@kadyrov_95) on Aug 9, 2015 at 10:20am PDT

4. Boxing with champions

Working out seems to be one of Kadyrov's passions. Here he boxes with Azerbaijani kickboxer Zabit Samedov: a fight that lasted four rounds.

“This is a good lesson and a masterclass for any boxer,” the Chechen strongman said.

A video posted by Аллах Велик!!! (@kadyrov_95) on Aug 16, 2015 at 2:36pm PDT

5. In the saddle

“It is impossible not to love horses, they are beautiful, handsome, wise and clever,” said Kadyrov as he tried dressage for the first time.

A video posted by Аллах Велик!!! (@kadyrov_95) on May 2, 2015 at 11:11am PDT