Marathi cinema has come a long way from the last decade. Not only is there a rise in the quality of the films, a few of them have also managed to have a great run in the theatres. Here’s an attempt to look at the most successful Marathi films in terms of gross collections at the box office.

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We have referred to Wikipeda for the box office figures.

Timepass 2

Ravi Jadav is a star director of marathi cinema. He has only given superhits to the marathi film industry. Natrang, Balak Palak, Timepass all were huge hits. But the sequel to Timepass was a bigger hit than all the previously mentioned films. The film rode on the popularity of the first film. It supposedly earned close to Rs. 35 crore at the box office.

Lai Bhaari

Ritiesh Deshmukh debuted in the marathi film industry with a bang. Directed by Nishikant Kamat, Lai Bhaari was an instant hit. It used all the tropes of usual commercial Indian cinema and came up with a winner of a film. The music by Ajay-Atul was also popular. Lai Bhaari also earned close to Rs. 40 crores at the box office, but supposedly a little less than Katyar.

Katyar Kaljaat Ghusli

Again an adaptation of a classic Sangeet Natak, this film that released in 2015 had enthralled one and all. The delectable classical music and the solid story was a winning combination. Great performances by Sachin Pilgaonkar and Subodh Bhave further lend the film the much needed push at the box office. Produced by Zee studios, this film also approximately earned close to Rs. 40 crores at the box office, but supposedly a little less than Natsamrat which also earned from shows in US and other countries.

Natsamrat

The Nana Patekar starrer melodrama adapted from a seminal play by the created a furor at the box office at the beginning of the year. The story of a retired thespian being ill-treated by his own children touched the heart of Maharashtra. Nana Patekar gave one of his best ever performances and impressed one and all. Produced by Great Marathi Entertaiment, Fincraft Media and Gajanan Chitra and distributed by Zee, Natsamrat was till a few months back the highest grossing Marathi film with a collection of approx. Rs. 40 crores.

Sairat

Even two weeks into its release, Sairat still has the whole of Maharashtra under its spell. People are still queuing up outside cinema halls in every nook and corner of the state. Within 2 weeks itself it has broken the all-time record of a marathi film’s collection at the box office. The epic love story with a tragic end has struck a chord with the classes as well as the masses of Maharashtra. Ajay-Atul’s music is superhit! sairat has the rare distinction of being the film that has won over the critics and the audiences alike. It has grossed Rs. 41 crore till now and the numbers are still pretty much steady. Most trade analysts are not counting off Sairat crossing the Rs. 60 crore mark, with the Rs. 50 crore mark well in sight. This is a massive jump from the second highest grosser of Rs. 40 crore. This shows that the film is working due to its content and not only due to the massive promotions by Zee.

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‘Natsamrat… Asa Nat Hone Nahi’ is still running successfully in theaters after its blockbuster opening on 1^st January 2016. Natsamrat has collected 40 crores on box office and it is still running strong in various parts of Maharashtra. Natsamrat has become highest grossing movie in the history of Marathi cinema. On the occasion of this proud moment Natsamrat team organized a success party. The star cast of this movie and other celebrities from Marathi cine industry were present for this party. The list included Nana Patekar, Mahesh Manjrekar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Ankush Chaudhary, Manasi Naik, Vandana Gupte, Adinath Kothare, Samit Kakkad and many more.

However, the biggest announcement of the evening was: Natsamrat remake in Hindi. This announcement has already created buzz among film industry. Also, it is said that Amitabh Bachchan will be a part of this Hindi remake.

In this success party Nana Patekar said, “Earning money on the box office is important but for me what is more enthralling is people are loving and appreciating Natsamrat. I have given so much  for this movie and if I have to do a new movie I have to start from zero.”

Mahesh Manjrekar said, “I would like to thank everyone who is directly or indirectly responsible for the success of Natsamrat. For me, this film is a milestone in my career and I still remember the struggle which we went to complete this film.”

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‘Natsamrat’ a film by Mahesh Manjrekar, gave Marathi Cinema a great opening this year. The film flaunted houseful boards across the state and set a benchmark of third highest grosser film in history of Marathi cinema. It has collected 30 crores in just 2 weeks at box office. Director Mahesh Manjrekar has decided for an amazing treat to all audiences that Natsamrat is going to release again on 22nd January with additional scene.

‘To be or not to be that is the question, Jagava Ki Marava Ha Ekach Sawal, Kuni Ghar Deta Ka Ghar. . .’ the impact of these dialogues has created magic in audience’s mind. Additional scenes of Rambhau and Ganpatrao Belwalkar will definitely accept again by the audience. The scenes of Rambhau and Ganpat’s friendship has present tremendously awesome.

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Natsamrat is the kind of cinema that leaves eyes moist and soul cleansed. Even the most hardened and cynical moviegoer would find it hard not to be moved by the plight of the Natsamrat, Ganapat Belwalkar. Director Mahesh Manjrekar has introduced Ram Abhyankar’s character in the film which is an alter ego of the Natsamrat. Vikram Gokhale has essayed the character of Ram with the utmost ease which is getting an appreciation from the viewers. The director has wisely anchor Ganpat’s humane side to his relationship with his best friend Rambhau. While the film is an unabashed showcase of Nana Patekar’s prowess as an actor, Vikram Gokhale as Rambhau is equally compelling. The sequence on his deathbed when Gokhale recites lines from the Mahabharata makes our hairs stand on-end. This is an actor at the crest of his performing ability. The chemistry between Nana Patekar and Vikram Gokhale has been acknowledged by everyone and on the same note director has decided to add one more scene.

Director Mahesh Manjarekar said, “I am overwhelmed with the kind of response Natsamrat is getting, from masses to classes! Making Natsamrat was like dream coming true. Audience loving the Nana Patekar and Vikram Gokhale’s chemistry and hence we have decided to add one more scene of them in the film from 22nd Jan. I am sure that viewers will love the new additional scene. It will be exquisite treat for them.”

Founder and CEO of Zee Studios Nitin Keni said, “The Company that presented and distributed the film said that the success of Natsamrat has moved us; getting third highest grosser position in mere two week is meritorious. This film has a capacity to go far. We have decided to add one more scene in the film and we all are looking forward for it. It is very nice to see that Marathi cinema is growing. The response of Natsamrat has proved how mature that Marathi audience has become. The audience and our team are equal responsible for the success of the film.”

The film is produced by Vishwas Joshi’s Fincraft Media, Nana Patekar’s Gajanan Chitra, The Great Maratha Productions and presented by Zee Studios. This is Nana Patekar’s first venture as a Producer. The star cast of this movie comprises of Nana Patekar, Medha Manjrekar, Vikram Gokhale, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Neha Pendse, and Sunil Barve. The movie is released all over on January 1st 2016. The film is running successfully in 375 theatres with 800 daily shows. Now Natsamrat movie is again releasing with additional scene on 22nd January 2016.

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Marathi cine world has gained the proud feeling in this New Year by giving prestigious movie ‘Natsamrat’ for the audience and ‘Natsamrat’ collected 22 crores on box office within 10 days.

Natsamrat movie released on 1^st January 2016 and in just 3 days they collected 10 crores and now after 10 days they made business of 22 crores.

‘Natsamrat… asa nat hone nahi’ movie presented by Zee Studio, produced by Fincraft Media, Gajanan Chitra and Great Maratha and directed by Mahesh Waman Manjrekar.  This movie is the highest box office collection in Marathi movies.

‘Natsamrat’ play and movie is becomes a trademark for lifetime for Marathi film industry. Natsamrat movie encouraged and motivate us to celebrate the theater and now once again we are ready to celebrate the success of ‘Natsamrat’. On this occasion entire Natsamrat team organized a success party and all the stars of Marathi and Hindi industry were present in this party.

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• Review : Natsamrat (2016)
• Producer : Vishwas Joshi, Nana Patekar
• Directer : Mahesh Manjrekar
• Star Cast : Nana Patekar, Medha M. Manjrekar, Vikram Gokhale, Ajit Parab, Mrunmayee Deshpande, Neha Pendse , Sunil Barve, Jayant Wadkar
• Story : V. V. Shirwadkar
• Screenplay : Mahesh V. Manjrekar & Abhijeet Deshpande
• Music : Ajith Parab
• Review By : Rasik Tirodkar

Rating : 3/5

Review:

Marathi theatre has had a rich history and it certainly is a good sign that filmmakers have started digging into the treasure trove of classic marathi plays. Like the hit Balak Palak and the recently released Katyar Kaljat Ghusli, Natsamrat too is an adaptation of the eponymous play written by the legendary V. V. Shirwadkar.

Natsamrat (which roughly translates to ‘king of the theatre’) is about a Shakespearean actor by the name Ganpatrao Belvalkar who has finally called it a day on his long and illustrious career. With the aim of living a peaceful retired life devoid of any financial responsibility, he also gives away practically all his possessions to his children – Makarand and Vidya. He trusts his children to take care of him and his wife Kaveri, whom he fondly calls Sarkar. However, his children do not live up to his trust.

Now, the play might have been highly acclaimed in its time and might have also touched the hearts of many, but the core of the story since then has been recycled so many times in numerous movies, plays and tv serials that it has lost its novelty and, thus, its capability to move you. An old couple being nudged out of their own house by a scheming daughter-in-law is done to death to say the least; there isn’t either any freshness in the way that plot point is approached. The whole plot has a ‘been there done that’ feel to it and most of it becomes very predictable even to someone who has no clue of the play. Few scenes even remind you of one of those several daily soap on Indian television. What saves the film from becoming a run of the mill melodrama is Nana Patekar, the character sketch of Ganpatrao Belvalkar and the banter between Ram Bhau (Vikram Gokhale) and Ganpatrao.

Patekar, here, has undoubtedly given one of the best performances of his career. He has said that it is his dream role in the interviews and you can see that he has given it his all. Ganpatrao Belvalkar has been played by Dr. Shriram Lagoo, Satish Dubashi and Dutta Bhatt on stage, and these performances have been etched into the memory of the theatre crazy public of Maharashtra. Nana Patekar’s portrayal of the character won’t be easily forgotten, either. He makes the character his own, you cannot help wondering whether there would have been any other actor playing it on screen. There are broadly three stages through which Ganpatrao’s character goes through. The first is the retired theatre veteran, a bit of an odd ball who does not mince his words, but at the same time dotes on his granddaughter. The second is the emotionally hurt old man, who has softened a bit after his son abandons him, but is relieved to have found refuge in his married daughter’s home, along with his dear wife. And the third is the homeless street dweller, bordering on lunacy having lost his wife and devoid of any support from his children, and rambling around the streets of the city with only Shakespeare on his mind. Nana Patekar is as riveting as he has ever been. It is definitely a difficult task to match this powerhouse of a performance, but apart from Mrunmayee Deshpande and Vikram Gokhale nobody else in the cast makes much of an impact. This might also be alluded to the fact that none of the other characters were as fleshed out.

Now, stage drama and film are quite closely comparable, but only on the surface. Film certainly has a much greater narrative capability, but on the other hand one great advantage theatre has over film is that it is live. Despite the seemingly similar forms of medium there certainly is a marked difference between the two. So, to convert the screenplay of a stage drama into one for a film is a crucial job. The conversion here does feel a bit awkward at times. Most of the many soliloquies in the film come across as theatrical. Though Nana Patekar delivers them with an immense force which you can’t help but take notice, the desired impression is not made. None of them moved me much, let alone pierced my heart or anything of that sort. However, there are a few scenes like the one in which Vidya mistakenly accuses her father of stealing her money that do leave you teary eyed.

Natsamrat, thus, isn’t an entirely smooth adaptation on screen. The treatment to the core of the story from the 1970s lacks any freshness. Nana Patekar, however, is in sublime form. His masterful portrayal of the ageing, blunt and straight-forward Shakespearean actor who once ruled the theatre but is later mistreated by his own children, single handedly saves the film from being just another family melodrama.

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• Movie : Natsamrat (2016)
• Producer : Vishwas Joshi, Nana Patekar
• Directer : Mahesh Manjrekar
• Studio : Zee Studios, Fincraft Media, Gajanan Chitra & Great Maratha Entertainment Production.
• Star Cast :
  • Nana Patekar as Ganpat Ramchandra Belwalkar
  • Medha M. Manjrekar as Kaveri Ganpat Belwalkar
  • Vikram Gokhale as Ram Abhyankar
  • Ajit Parab as Makarand Ganpat Belwalkar
  • Mrunmayee Deshpande as Vidya Ganpat Belwalkar.
  • Neha Pendse as Neha Makarand Belwalkar.
  • Sunil Barve as Rahul Barve.
  • Jayant Wadkar as Vithal.
  • Nilesh Diwekar as Raja.
  • Pranjal Parab as Megha Makarand Belwalkar
  • Savita Malpekar as Kumud Abhyankar
  • Sarang Sathye as Siddharth
• Story : V. V. Shirwadkar
• Screenplay : Mahesh V. Manjrekar & Abhijeet Deshpande
• Music : Ajith Parab
• Lyrics : Kusumagraj, Guru Thakur
• Dialogues : Kiran Yadnyopavit, Abhijeet Deshpande
• Director of Photography : Ajith V Reddy
• Art Director : Eknath Kadam
• Editor : Paresh Manjrekar
• Make Up  :Vikram Gaikwad
• Costumes : Mahesh Sherla
• Executive Producer : Vijay Shirke,, Nishant Roy Bombarde (Zee Studio)
• Associate Director : Sudesh Manjrekar
• Visual Prmotions : Just Right Studioz
• Re-Cordist : Anup Dev
• Genre  : Drama
• Release Date : 1st January 2016

Synopsis:
‘Natsamrat… Asa Nat Hone Nahi’ this movie adapted from Marathi novel ‘Natsamrat’, which is directed by Director-Actor Mahesh Vaman Manjrekar. Veteran versatile actor Nana Patekar will be playing the lead role ‘Natsamrat’ in this movie. Natsamrat is the dream project of Nana. Actress Medha Manjrekar will be seen as Nana’s wife and Actress Neha Pendse will do the role of Nana’s daughter-in-law in this movie. Vikram Gokhale and Sunil Barve both are also the part of this movie.

Natsamrat Marathi Movie Poster / Still Photos :

Natsamrat Marathi Movie Official Trailer:

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A Baby is a blessing and gift from God and nothing is more precious than relationship of Baby and Grandparents. ‘Mituni Lochane’ is the Marathi song which has expressed the magic of this grandchildren and grandparents relation. This song is from upcoming Marathi movie ‘Natsamrat’ directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. Actor Nana Patekar is playing the role of grandfather in this song. This one song has expressed thousands feelings. The word ‘AAJOBA’ and a little hug from grandchild is a piece of heaven. When Nana hold a newborn baby girl in this song, just take a look at Nana’s expression, how his smiling face express the happiness.

‘Mituni Lochane’ song sung by Vijayprakash, written by Guru Thakur and music composed by Ajit Parab.

Zee Studios Presents ‘Natsamrat’, A Mahesh Manjrekar Film produced by Fincraft Media, Gajanan Chitra & Great Maratha Entertainment Production. Natsamrat releasing on 1^st January 2016.

Keep listening to ‘Mituni Lochane’ and enjoy the little moment with your grandchild.

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‘To be or not to be that is the question, Jagava Ki Marava Ha Ekach Prashna, Kuni Ghar Deta Ka Ghar. . .’ these were the only words which shake the mind of every person and these dialogues incredibly presented by Dr. Shreeram Lagoo in play ‘Natsamrat and by Actor Nana Patekar in his upcoming Marathi movie ‘Natsamrat’.

We all have the great image of Dr. Shreeram Lagoo, that he has done outstanding performance in play Natsamrat. He was and still he is the inspiration of every actor. Now Nana Patekar played Natsamrat in Movie.  In trailer launch event Nana Patekar said, “It was my wish to play Natsamrat. We artist are living the life of an actor therefore it is a wish of every artist to play Natsamrat once in his lifetime. Doctor played role of Natsamrat very well I tried to give my best’’.

Think of the excited moment when these two Natsamrat met each other. Yes! You are reading the correct news, recently Mahesh Manjrekar, Nana Patekar, Medha Manjrekar met Dr. Shreeram Lagoo. They all had special meet with good talks, sharing moments of Natsamrat movie and play. Dr. Shreeram Lagoo wished Nana Patekar and Natsamrat team best luck for their movie.

Recently in the trailer launching event Actor Vikram Gokhale and Director Mahesh Manjrekar said same thing about Nana Patekar which was a compliment for Nana sir. Actor Vikram Gokhale said, “Nana is one of the greatest actors. He has played his role very well. Dr. Shreeram Lagoo has already set a mark for Natsamrat role, but Nana has done his best without touching the original play” and Director Mahesh Manjrekar was saying, “This movie had to tell the story of Appa Belwalkar but it should not be Natsamrat the play. I wanted to bring other side of Natsamrat and Nana gave his own touch to this role without touching the original Natsamrat.”

Both were saying the same thing that Nana Patekar has done very well and he didn’t touch Dr. Shreeram Lagoo’s mark role of play Natsamrat. Nana has done magic on screen and he played the role of Appa Belwalkar without touching Dr. Lagoo’s role.

This movie will be release in 1^st January 2016. Let’s celebrate the theatre on 1^st January. It will be a great start of the New Year.

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‘Natasamrat’ the epic by V.V. Shirwadkar; Natasamrat famous play which hit the theater and Now Natasamrat in form of Marathi Cinema. A Shakespearean tragedy, a story of Appasaheb Belwalkar, the reigning king of the stage who came out of the theater but could not get theater out of him. He has lived the glory of golden era of Marathi stage and played all the Shakespearean characters with gusto. Nana Patekar is in lead role as Appasaheb Belwalkar and Medha Manjrekar is playing role of his better half Kaveri in this. Along with them Mrunmayee Deshpande, Neha Pendse, Sunil Barve, Ajit Parab will be seen in this movie.

As usual Zee Studios presenting different yet great concept to the industry. A Fincraft Media, Gajanan Chitra & Great Maratha Entertainment together produced this film and Mahesh Waman Manjrekar has directed this film.
Here is the first look of trailer of ‘Natasamrat … Asa Nat Hone Nahi’ Movie is going to launch on 1st January 2016 on eve of New Year.

Wishing great success and all the best to the team Natasamrat .

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“To be or not to be…that is the question” The most famous dialogue reminds us of great drama played by Natasamrat Dr. Shreeram lagu. ‘Natsamrat’ play has got great success in Marathi drama and now this famous drama which played theatre so well is now coming in the form of film in This New Year.

Zee Studios Presents ‘Natsamrat’ produced by Nana Patekar, Fincraft Media & Entertainment PVT. LTD, Gajanan Chitra and directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. Nana Patekar will be seen in & As Natasamrat. Along with Nana there are many other actors are playing the importance role in this movie.

A Great present for Marathi audience in this New Year. Here the much awaited first teaser out of Natasamrat for Marathi film lovers. This teaser will definitely hit the outstanding response.

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