• Review : Deva – Ek Atrangi
• Producer : Pradeep Chakravorty
• Director : Murali Nallappa
• Star Cast : Ankush Chaudhari, Tejaswini Pandit, Spruha Joshi, Dr. Mohan Agashe, Vaibhav Mangle, Pandharinath Kamble & Reema Lagoo
• Story & Screenplay : Unni R. , Martin Prakkat
• Review By : Abhay Salvi

Deva – Ek Atrangi Marathi Movie Review:

Ankush Chaudhari is without a doubt an actor of great calibre. He has a knack of playing underplayed performances with subtle perfection. He started the year 2017 on that note with his performance in ‘Ti Saddhya Kay Karte’. But every now & then Ankush is a part of a film that has been forcefully made to be a ‘commercial entertainer’ & then Ankush becomes a strangely different actor! All his subtle charm goes away instead we see his laughable antics to project himself as a ‘hero’.

That’s exactly the case with the much awaited ‘Deva – Ek Atrangi’. Ankush’s performance in the film is as tasteless & spineless as the overall film. I haven’t seen the original Malayalam film ‘Charlie’ of which ‘Deva’ is an official remake. So I can’t judge ‘Deva’ on any other terms other than its own. To me the basic plot itself is so basic & lacking the possibility of giving birth to an entire film based on it. But again there are films that have poor plots but their treatments interest us. In case of ‘Deva’ the treatment too is as horrible as the plot.

So the film starts with introduction of a famous travel blogger turned book writer (by simply compiling her travel blogs together) ‘The Maya Deshmukh’ (as one of her “fans” call her). So ‘The Maya’ (Tejaswini Pandit) has become a sensation in the world of literature (but wait didn’t she simply write ‘travel blogs’? who cares!) every publishing house wants her to write for them. But she cannot find a subject for her new book. One of her friend says come with me to ‘Konkan’ you’ll find you’re subject. A writer going places to find a subject for her book! (who does that?)

Now Maya is staying in a house of an artist who doesn’t visit his home that often. An artist who is never shown in the film creating any of his art forms, yes its ‘Deva’. He paints he sculpts but never in front of the camera. I guess he is camera shy. So in that house ‘Maya’ finds a freshly crafted ‘graphic novel’ of sorts! One that shows how Deva befriends a thief who comes at his house at night & later goes on an adventure to rob other homes with him! (why? Because he is an ‘Atrangi’!)

Slowly Maya starts finding out ‘Deva’ helps random strangers from a beggar on the streets to a doctor (Spruha Joshi) attempting suicide! Just before the interval Maya finds out that Deva is at a lodge nearby again saving a little girl from something bad happening to her. Maya runs behind him & Deva (who knows her too) looks into the mirror smiles but doesn’t stop his jeep (why?).

Post interval the film becomes completely stationary as the plot is completely focused now at an old age home of sorts made by Deva. All characters are here & they are bonding over to create some kind of drama in the film, one that never works. But Deva isn’t present. We get it ‘Deva’ is like the dumbest metaphor for ‘God’. Who loves everyone helps everyone but doesn’t belong to any one person.

But the root this film has taken to present this metaphor is an illogical mess. Every character’s action is never powered by reason. It’s simply done to add to the legacy of ‘Deva’. We are never explained why ‘Deva’ is the way he is. What is it that made him such a person? Maybe again that would be because he is a metaphor for ‘god’. But for god’s sake god needs better metaphors & better plots revolving them.

Overall:

‘Deva’ is one of Ankush Chaudhari’s worst films till date. His performance too is plainly single toned. Even if you’re his fan it would be really difficult to like this film! Though you can still try if you want to!

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Year 2017 will end up with a new zeal and enthusiasm, as upcoming movie ‘Deva’ is all set to release. Recently, new song from the movie ‘Jarashi Jarashi’ was launched by infamous poet and lyricist Guru Thakur.

The newly released song which is picturised on actors Spruha Joshi and Ankush Chaudhary is filled with liveliness. Lyricist Guru Thakur who has penned down this song, gives a new perception to live our life to the fullest.

One of the leading composers, Amit Raj has once again created a delightful music for this song. While, singer Harshavardhan Wavare has lent his voice to it, making it more soulful. Not only the newly released song, but, all the songs have managed to sway the audiences with its music.

Directed by Murli Nalappa, produced by Innovative Films and Pramod Films, ‘Deva’ will hit the silver screen on December 22.

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We have seen quite a few love triangles in Marathi cinema in recent times. Many a times when we see three known stars together in a film, we predict it’s a love triangle. However though Deva stars Ankush Chaudhari, Tejaswini Pandit & Spruha Joshi it doesn’t feel like a typical love triangle!

The colourful flavour of the film has reflected in every aspect of the film as evident from the trailer. Whether, it’s the beautiful locations or the refreshing dressing styles of the lead actors ‘Deva’ projects a variety of colors. These colours also symbolize ‘happiness’, & the thought of living life to the fullest which seems to be the philosophy of the title character ‘Deva’ played by Ankush Chaudhari.

This film is an official remake of a Malayalam film ‘Charlie’. However this trailer suggests that it has been suitably adapted for the Marathi audiences to connect with us instantly.

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Recently a new song ‘Roj Roj Navyane’ from upcoming Marathi film ‘Deva’ was launched on social media. Innovative Films & Pramod Films produced ‘Deva’ had already intrigued the audiences with its teaser, but now with this song the excitement is at a new peak. Directed by Murli Nalappa ‘Deva’ has brought together composer Amitraj & popular singers Sonu Nigam & Shreya Ghoshal through this song!

This song takes us into a beautiful world of love & these beautiful lyrics are written by popular writer & lyricist, ‘Faster Fene’ fame Kshitij Patwardhan. For the first time Sonu Nigam & Shreya Ghoshal are singing together for Amitraj.

Just like all lovers of romantic songs, Shreya Ghoshal herself too is in love with this song, she calls it her favourite! Deva releases on 1^st December all over Maharashtra & along with Ankush Chaudhari & Tejaswini Pandit, the film also stars Dr. Mohan Agashe, Vaibhav Mangle, Pandharinath Kamble & Mayur Pawar.

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Long back Ankush Chaudhari‘s look from ‘Deva‘ was revealed online. Ever since then the audiences have been awaiting this film religiously. Recently the first teaser of the film was out. And the wait definitely seems to be worth the film.

What appears like Ankush plays a free spirited artist in this film. More precisely a painter! The film stars Tejaswini Pandit in the role of the narrator & an important character. It appears like she plays a writer in this film.

Visually ‘Deva – Ek Atrangi’ has a distinct flavour to it. The film being directed by Murli Nallappa from South, the film seems smooth technically. Especially the music of the film sounds very fresh & new. It would be interesting what the film us really about as the plot of the film hasn’t been revealed much in this teaser. This film will soon release in theatres from 1st December.

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• Movie : Deva – Ek Atrangee(2017) | देवा – एक अतरंगी
• Producer : Pradeep Chakravorty
• Directer : Murali Nallappa
• Studio : Innovative Films, Pramod Films
• Star Cast :
  • Ankush Chaudhari as Deva
  • Tejaswini Pandit as Maya
  • Spruha Joshi
  • Dr. Mohan Agashe
  • Vaibhav Mangale
  • Pandharinath Kamble
  • Mayur Pawar
  • Reema Lagoo
  • Jaywant Wadkar
  • Vaibhav Mangle
• Story : Unni R.
• Screenplay : Unni R. , Martin Prakkat
• Dialogues : Ashwini Shende
• Lyrics : Guru Thakur, Kshitij Patwardhan
• Music : Amitraj
• Background Score : Amitraj
• Cinematography (DOP) : Vijay Mishra, Bharat R. Parthasarathy
• Editor : Sanjay Sankla
• Art Director : Naushan Menon, Subhajyoti Datta
• Costume Stylist : Prianca Jhaveri, Rohini Salekar
• Vfx : Chadan kar
• Visual Promotions : Just Right Studios
• Line Producer : Amit Kulkarni
• Creative Producer : Pratik Chakravorty
• Executive Producer : Shruti Nallappa
• Associate Producer : Nikhil Nerurkar
• Genre  : Drama
• Release Date : 22 December 2017

Synopsis : Maya Deshmukh, a new age writer, who escapes to the Konkan region to write her next novel, finds herself being drawn to the colorful story of Deva. As she sets out to explore the story of Deva, her initial intrigue soon turns into an obsession.

Deva Marathi Movie Poster / Still Photos

Deva Marathi MovieTrailer

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Maharashtra’s style icon Ankush Chaudhari starrer ‘Deva – Ek Atrangee’ is all set to release in theaters on 1^st December. Recently on the occasion of ‘Dassera’ the official first look of the film was revealed. Ankush’s character in Innovative Films produced ‘Deva’ too is as colorful as our festivals. Popular actress & lyricist Spruha Joshi too will star in this film opposite Ankush.

After the whole festivities of ‘Dassera’ this first look was posted on social media at 12 am midnight! This could be the very first time something of this kind has happened in Marathi. As their tagline goes ‘Ek Atrangi’ this promises to be the first of their Atrangi promotional tactics.

This film has been highly awaited from a long time. Ankush Chaudhary has been consciously choosing few films these days, yet whenever his films release the audiences give them a great response. ‘Deva – Ek Atrangee’ is directed by Murli Nalappa who last directed Prarthana Behere starrer ‘Tujhya Vin Mar Jawan’.

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After giving Marathi Cinema the first hit of 2017 ‘Ti Saddhya Kay Karte’ in the very first week of 2017, Ankush Chaudhari is all set to end 2017 with another hit film. His highly awaited ‘Deva’ is set to release on 1st December!

Ankush’s look from ‘Deva’ has gone viral from a long time now. And it has intrigued the audiences about this film. Produced by Innovative Films & directed by Murli Nalappa from South, ‘Deva’ promises to be an out & out entertainer.

‘Deva’ has been shot at the paradise of Maharashtra ‘Konkan’. And the film is a musical where our favorite singers like Sonu Nigam & Shreya Ghoshal have lended their voice for its songs. The songs are composed by Duniyadari fame composer Amitraj.

The rest of the cast has been kept under wraps as of now. It would be exciting to see who would be paired opposite Ankush in this entertaining musical!

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‘Deva’ is an upcoming Marathi film that has already been highly awaited! And the reason is ‘Ankush Chaudhari’. Ankush’s unique look & hairstyle went viral on social media, which has created lots of buzz for ‘Deva’. Now another exciting news is out, Bollywood’s melodious queen Shreya Ghoshal is singing a song for ‘Deva’! The song is composed by Amit Raj & was recently recorded in Shreya’s voice.

Every music director dreams of working with his/her favourite singers. Amit Raj is no exception here. So, because of ‘Deva’ Amit Raj’s dream to work with his favourite singer Shreya Ghoshal has been fulfilled. The lyrics of this song are written by star writer Kshitij Patwardhan!

‘Deva’ is jointly produced by ‘Innovative Films’ & ‘Pramod Films’ & will be a major attraction in Marathi cinema in 2017. The film has been shot in the beautiful backdrop of ‘Konkan’. South’s famous director Murali Nalappa has directed ‘Deva’ & we are hoping that Shreya’s song in this film will be beautifully complemented by the entire film!

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Ankush Chaudhari is unmistakably the most stylish actor in Marathi film industry. His tall, handsome and chic looks have made him style icon for the youth. Ankush has experimented with his on-screen style continuously. The recent addition to his new look will be from his new film “Deva”. The pics from this film have gone viral with a distinctive look of Ankush. The film is currently shot at the scenic locations of Konkan and is directed by South director Murali Nalappa.

The colorful Kurta, fancy locket and earrings along with bracelets and other accessories have been used in this look. The eccentric haircut with cool hair design and high fade has given an unusual look to his face. Apart from all this above eccentricity, that charming smile on his face remains same. Needless to say we love this look.

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