Release of 5 films on a day, is good or bad for Marathi Cinema?
We had heard about Marathi films making progress, with more and more filmmakers coming forward to make Marathi films. Last year, the number of Marathi films released had crossed the hundred mark. Which means that on an average, there were two Marathi films released every Friday. And, this year, it indicates that the figure will touch 150 mark. In the first month of this year, after watching 3 films released till now, we are expecting at least a dozen of films more, to be released by end of this month. Now, this is good or bad for the progress of Marathi films, the audience will have to decide.
Coming Friday, there are with as many as 5 Marathi films to be released on the same day. They are, ‘Chiranjeev’, ‘Shasan’, ‘702 Dixits’, ‘Chahato Mi Tula’ & ‘Friends’. Now, isn’t that a new record ? Because, all these 5 films are either having popular stars or are big banners. ‘Chiranjeev’ which is directed by Ramesh More has Bharat Jadhav, Alka Kubal Athlye and other well known artistes and banks on its script. Gajendra Ahire’s film ‘Shasan’ also stars Bharat Jadhav along with other big stars and is a multi starrer political thriller.
There is a teenage love story made by Vishal Puwar with newcomers along with Shruti Marathe , Prasad oak and others and is presented by Bollywood producer Bharat Shah. Then, there is a mystery filled Marathi film ‘702 Dixits’, which has also raised expectations, as the first look of this film is well presented. Moreover, the film has Gauri Nigudkar , a popular face from Hindi TV serials and ‘Classmates’ fame Pallavi Patil along with talented Vijay Andalkar in the lead. This film is directed by Shankh Rajadhyaksha.
And, finally, much talked about ‘Friends’ is also releasing on coming Friday, with popular south Indian film maker R.Madhesh making his debut in Marathi. With Swapnil Joshi, Sachit Patil & Gauri Nalawade together in the lead, there are big hopes from this film too. But, the big question still remains, how these films are going to share the screens among themselves? With ‘Natasamrat’ still going strong and drawing more crowds, with ‘word of mouth’ publicity, there is little hope from cinema halls, removing this film. Someone’s gain, is the loss to others. Isn’t it ? But, let’s wait for the audience reaction, this weekend.
Chiranjeev (चिरंजीव)
Genres: Drama
Rating: ★★★
Censor: U
Duration: 130 min.
Studio/presenter: Mumbai Cine International
Producer(s): Ramdas K Menon
Executive Producer: Mrs.Lata Bamane.
Director: Ramesh More
Writer: A.K Lohithadas, Ramesh More
ScreenPlay: na
Dialogues: na
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Cast & Crew
Executive Producer: Mrs.Lata Bamane.
Director: Ramesh More
Assistant Director: Amol Salunkhe, Prakash Madhale
Writer: A.K Lohithadas, Ramesh More
ScreenPlay: na
Dialogues: na
Lyrics: Ramesh More, Yashree More
Music: Mahesh Naike
Playback Singer: VaishaliSawant , UdheshUmap, Reshma Menon
Cinematographer (DOP): Samir Athale
Editor: Kshija Khandagale
Starcast: Bhart Jadhav, Bhargvi Chirmule, Kishor Kadam, Ravi Kale, Alka Kubal, Shuhashni Despande,Udhay Sabnis, Rohit, Parsad oak, Sandhaya, Dr. Bhagwan Narkar, Anuradha B Narkar, Dr.Pelekar, Dr. ArunPatil, Amul Redise, Mangesh Dongare, Shashi Kokam, Mayures Bamne, Dipak Lanjekar, Archana Panchal, Vivek Joshi, Prashant Nikam, Ghansyam Joshi, Vinayakkanekar, Dr. Mandar Aathvale, Vasudevsalwi, Mstr. Apurv P Khatu, Baby Dhansre, Mstr. Ved S Kawalekar
Costumes: Yashree More
Makeup: Nityanand Vaishnav
Sound : Bivin Devassy
Background Score: na
Choreographer: na
DI, VFX: na
D.I. Colourist: na
Promos: na
Music Label: na
Publicity Designs: na
P.R.O.: Dipak Chadhari
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Synopsis
‘Chiranjeev’ : ‘Chiranjeev’ is set in the 1960s. In this decade Keshav Sawant is living peacefully with his family in a small village in Konkan. Though everything looks fine from the outside Keshav’s family is enduring a strange curse. According to Keshav’s grandmother, uncle and rest of the villagers in every generation in the Sawant household one male member becomes insane. Fully believing in this curse the Sawant household conducts many religious rituals regularly to ward of the evil eye. Due to superstition one man and his entire family is destroyed.
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Malyalam connection for new Marathi film ‘Chiranjeev’
After offering a sensible film like ‘Champions’ film maker Ramesh More has now found strong backing from Malyalam Film & TV producer Ramdas Menon, for his forthcoming Marathi film ‘Chiranjeev’.
The film is set on the backdrop of blind faith practiced in villages during 80s and is a fight against such practices. Starring Bharat Jadhav, Alka Kubal, Kishore kadam, Bhargavi Chirmule, Ravi kale, Suhasini Deshpande & Sandhya Kamble. The official announcement of this film was made recently. The shooting of this film begins shortly at different places in Konkan during 25 days non stop schedule, using latest technology.