Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukhtankar together have made quality Marathi films in the past. All their films have invited attention at international film festivals. Now, they are back, to offer yet another Marathi film ‘Astu’ presented by Gauurikaa films, Mumbai and produced by Ms.Sheelaa Rao. The film is winding up its final shoot schedule, with a climax scene shot on Amruta Subash,Dr.Mohan Agashe,Iravati Harshe,Milind Soman, Nachiket Purnapatre& Devika Daftardar at Bapdev Ghat Hills near Saswad ,Pune .

‘Astu’ is likely to be another most anticipated movie of 2013 under the direction of Ms.Sumitra Bhave & Mr.Sunil Sukhtankar , who have won awards for movies like ‘Devrai’,’Ek Cup Chaha’ , ‘Dahavii Fa’ & ‘Sanhita’. The story & screenplay of this film is written by them on the project initiated of Ms.Anuya Murdeshware. Dr.Mohan Agashe is playing the lead along with Iravati Harshe, who is making her debut in Marathi film through this film. This is also the first Marathi film, where an elephant plays an equally important role. Music is by National award winner Shailendra Barve.