We are all aware of the records created by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar on cricket field. Even after his retirement from cricket, his popularity hasn’t diminished a bit. Now, his biographical film ‘Sachin: A Billion Dreams‘ written and directed by James Erskine and produced by Ravi Bhagchandka and Carnival Motion Pictures under 200 Not Out Productions is ready for release on 26th May 2017. The film is based on the life of Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. And hence, there is no doubt that majority of Maharashtrian people will be attracted towards this film. Sachin Tendulkar himself has promoted this film on Marathi television and through other sources. And, the Marathi version of this film is also being released, besides four other languages.

But, another news is that four Marathi films are also releasing on this day. The names of these films are, ‘Tatva‘, ‘Oli Ki Suki‘,’Khopa‘ and ‘Karaar‘. On Tuesday, PRO of the film ‘Khopa‘ issued a press note that the film had postponed its release. But, very next day he confirmed that the film would be released on the scheduled date. The other three films have issued their advertisements in Thursday newspapers confirming their release on 26^th May, but there is no indication of show timings.

Now, it remains to be seen, how Sachin Tendulkar will take on these new opponents in the form of these four Marathi films, on a different wicket. But, critics feel that the makers of these four Marathi films should have respected Sachin’s film, the way they respect popular Bollywood big banner films, by not opting to release their films on such days. By the way, two English and two Hindi films are also releasing on 26^th May. Even otherwise, Marathi films are not finding audience these days. The IPL cricket has also affected the sale of cinema tickets for both Marathi as well Hindi films. So, will have to wait for the actual results, after this week end.