Director : Prasad Acharekar
Producers : Prasad Ugle and Harshal Ushir for Nought Creations Pvt. Ltd
Writers : Prasad Acharekar and Snehal Pendurkar
Cast : Dr. Mohan Agashe, Nirmiti Sawant, Renuka Shahane, Atul Todankar, Sandesh Jadhav, Abhiney Sawant, Rutul Patil
Genre : Psychological Thriller
Review By : keyur Seta

Rating : ***

Story Outline :

Review :

sychological suspense thrillers are hardly been explored in Indian cinema, leave alone Marathi cinema. Debutant director Prasad Acharekar not only explores the genre but does it quite satisfactorily. Although few issues stop the film from being superlative, there are enough thriller and suspense elements to keep the lovers of the said genre interested.

The jury scenes in the second half also help in generating interest and curiosity. But it is the all-important climax, where the main twist is revealed, that doesn’t create the effect one expected from it. The twist manages to become convincing but it should have been explained further as to how it exactly took place. The film also few other negative points – [a] Characters regularly speak loudly against someone who is in the same house. [b] A not-so-rich character stays in a posh, expensive bungalow and [c] few other flaws and some performance-related issues.

Saurabh Bhalerao’s background score, although too loud at times, plays a large role in creating the desired effect. Cinematographer Neeshank Mathure too leaves his mark by adding to the thrill. The editing is sleek and as per the requirement.

The performances could have been better. Abhinay Sawant provides a good act while playing the difficult role of Milind. However, it is surprising to see him underplaying his emotions in a scene where he should have been utterly shocked. Debutant Ashutosh Patki, in the role of Vishal, does well, except on few occasions. Rutul Patil, another debutant, is decent as Shweta although she struggles few times.

Another first-timer, Sumedh Gaikwad is the scene stealer with a lovable act. He does struggle with his pronunciation though. Dr. Mohan Agashe plays his part well but he doesn’t get much scope. Nirmiti Sawant, Renuka Shahane and the rest of the supporting actors play their parts well.

Overall :

Akalpith is worth watching for those interested in savoring an engrossing psychological thriller. Due to some low-key promotions, it needs some revolutionary word-of-mouth to make a mark at the box office.

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It’s difficult to be an all rounder, but Sumaydh Gaikwad manages it pretty well!

Apart from few short films and serials, Sumaydh has also worked in movies like Zenda and Maurya. Sumaydh is also playing an important role in upcoming psychological thriller Akalpith. We are today bringing a interview of Sumaydh Gaikwad for his fans across the country.

Q. Apart from being an actor, you’ve been in to photography for quite a while.How does the transition from a photographer to an actor feel?

Basically I had started as an actor first when I was doing my college but that time because of studies I had to take a foot back from acting. I used to work for doordarshan. After that I completed ‘Masters in Photography’ and also have done acting school from ‘Barry john acting studio’. I started with photography but always wanted to get back to acting and here destiny got me back with Akalpith. It feels like finding a pearl deep down the ocean named film industry

Q. Do you identify with the character you are playing in Akalpith anyway?

Yes to a certain extent cause Raj is a confident, flamboyant personality. He is a personality which every boy dreams to be like. I believe that I was always confident in my life in whatever I did may it be photography, designing or whatever. It was only my confidence which got me to great heights for eg. I have won international photography award for best digital photography among participants from 13 countries.

Q. How was your experience while working with Prasad achrekar ji as a director?

Prasad acharekar is a person with extraordinary thoughts, his knowledge about mythology, psychology & creativity is way beyond a normal person could understand or even think of. One thing I learnt from him is ‘trusting your insights‘ . He is a director who always trusted on his views rather than listening to what others say.
My experience with him was a different learning process of thoughts, ideas, clear vision and firm decisions.

Q. How was your experience while shooting akalpith? Any incidence you would like to share with our audience?

Shooting Akalpith was like a roller coaster ride…

The most important incidence took place while shooting for Akalpith..and the incidence is that I became a Father…I still remember we completed one day of shoot and had a break the next day that evening I got a call that my wife had to rush to the hospital for delivery. I was very much tensed that I had shoot next morning and what to do now?

That time Acharekar ji (director) and my co artists told me you go right now to mumbai as I was at Nasik for shoot…I was about to leave and I got the news that I have become a father of a baby boy…I was so damn happy and even sad that I was not with my wife at that moment. But I left at night just met my wife at 2:00 AM and I was told that my baby was having a bit problem and is kept in the incubator in other hospital which will open at 9 am in the morning.Next morning I just saw my baby in the incubator and came back to the nasik.
I was feeling very sad that I could not even take my baby in hand or I am not even able to be with my wife or child at that time and somewhere I realised this is what it takes when you have to chase your dreams. Becoming an actor just doesnt mean name and fame but it needs patience, hard work and a support which my wife Aesha needed at that moment but she gave me instead.

Q. Acting, photography and designing ! What fascinates you more?

Acting is my soul, photography is my heart and designing is my mind…but if to answer your question ACTING facinates me more.

Q. What is your message to audience?

My message for audience is ‘spread the fire….Akalpith‘
Watch akalpith and give ur love and blessings to Raj and the whole team of Akalpith……and I promise that each one of you would take Raj with you in your heart while leaving from theater after watching Akalpith.
Thank you Sumaydh for such a wonderful interview.
Akalpith to be released on February 28, across Maharashtra. Stay Tuned !

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• Movie : Akalpith (2014)
• Producer : Harshal Ushir, Prasad Ugle
• Written & Directed By : Prasad Acharekar
• Star-Cast : Dr. Mohan Agashe, Nirmiti Sawant, Renuka Shahane, Atul Todankar, Sandesh Jadhav, Abhiney Sawant, Rutul Patil, Ashitosh Patki, Sumeydh Gaikwad, Sachin Shinde and Saurabh Oak.
• Screenplay By : Snehal Pendurkar
• Music : Parikrama Band
• Lyrics : Guru Thakur
• Art-Director : Sachin Chipkar
• Genre : Psychological Thriller
• Release Date : 28th February 2014

Synopsis : A strange, unrevealed and thrilling MYSTERY. The story of Akalpith movie revolves around a murder mystery. Each and every moment of movie holds your breath. The truth some times is stranger than fiction. Written and Directed by Prasad Acharekar, Akalpith is a mind twisting psychological thriller. The movie will be releasing on February 28, 2014

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