Manyaa-The Wonder Boy’- the first ever complete sports film in Marathi is all set to be released on 28th January 2011. Directed by Sangramsinh Gaikwad, the film presents an emotional saga of a boy from rural Maharashtra, who dreams to represent India in the Olympics. The movie stars Amitriyaan, Rajesh Shringarpure, Madhavi Juvekar and Mayuri Wagh.

Amitriyaan, is the lead actor of the movie, while Rajesh Shringarpure plays coach to Amitriyaan in the movie. As an actor, Amitriyaan has worked with big names like Sangeeth Sivan, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Naseeruddin Shah, Mira Nair and Dibankar Banerjee.

Manyaa’s director, Sangramsinh Gaikwad has assisted Sangeeth Sivan in the past and made a movie named ‘Jagor’. Says Sangramsinh Gaikwad, “Amitriyaan, Rajesh and Rishi have given excellent performances in the movie. We are planning to dub the movie in Hindi for a wider audience and based on initial response, a Hindi remake is also on the cards.”

The film is produced by Artha Motion Pictures and written by Harish Nayar. Manyaa was extensively shot in Kankauli, Sindudurg district of Konkan and at Balewadi Sports Complex, Pune. The film has been shot on Red Digital Film camera.