Renowned film maker of Marathi films Mahesh Kothare had something special to share with the Press on his birthday. So, he had invited them to ND Studios, karjat, where he not only celebrated his birthday; but also launched his new film ‘Zapatlela 2′ which is a sequel to his hit film of 1993 with the same title. Always trying to experiment something different with his every new film, this time he will be shooting entirely with 3D technology, for the first time in Marathi cinema.

For this purpose, he has engaged Enrique Criado, the famous Spanish technician, for the 3D Stereography and 3D Consultation, though Suresh Deshmane will be handling cinematography. Prime focus will be providing SFX and complete 3D support to this film. ‘Zapatlela 2′ will be a prestigious project for Kothare and Kothare Vision, as it will be presented by Select Media Holdings and the marketing and distribution responsibility to be shared by Fox Star Studios, the Indian arm of 20th Century Fox, the famous Hollywood production.

Speaking on the occasion, the birthday boy Mahesh, who is directing this film; thanked his partners in film production and specially thanked Mr. Nitin Chandrakant Desai, who opened the doors of his ND studios, for the entire 40 day schedule of his film beginning from 4th October 2012. He also thanked Mr. Ramdas Padhye, his son Satyajit and Ms. Padhye for recreating the most important character in this film – Tatya Vinchu. Mr. Chandrakant Desai, who was seated next to him, said that it was his privilege to offer his studio to Mahesh Kothare who is so much passionate about consistently producing quality Marathi films for the past 25 years.

Nitin Desai, N D Studio KarjatOn this occasion Mahesh Kothare shot the muhurat scene on the lead pair Adinath and Sonalee at the temple set in the studio.After Guest Nitin Desai gave a clap, Actress Vishakha Subhedar rang the temple bell and Mr. Ramdas Padhye appeared from behind displaying his puppet ‘Tatya Vinchu’ at the end of the scene. But, prior to that Adinath indicated that in this sequel, he was playing the character of Adinath Bolke son of the character played by Laxmikant Berde in the original film. Sonalee introduced her character as Megha Satarkar indicating that she was a dancer.

Dialogues of the film are written by Ashok Patole, besides helping Mahesh in the screenplay; while Avadhoot Gupte will compose the music of this film. Besides Adinath and Sonalee, the star cast of the film comprises of Saie Tamhankar, Madhu kambikar, Raghavendra kadkoi, Vijay Chavan and Makarand Anaspure. The voice over for the puppet ‘Tatya Vinchu’ will be provided by Dilip Prabhavalkar.