Hoy Maharaja is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language comedy-drama film directed by Shailesh Shetty and produced by LMS Films Private Limited. The film stars Prathamesh Parab, Sandeep Pathak, Ankita Landepatil, Abhijit Chavan, Samir Choughule.[1][2][3]
| Hoy Maharaja | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Shailesh Shetty |
| Written by | Sanchit Bedre |
| Produced by | Mahesh Shetty Lalita Shetty Ajesh Shetty Mohsin Khan |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Vasudeo Rane |
| Edited by | Nilesh Navnath Gavand |
| Music by | Chinar–Mahesh |
Production company | LMS Films Private Limited |
| Distributed by | Cinépolis |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Cast
edit- Prathamesh Parab as Ramya[4][5]
- Sandeep Pathak as Rashid Bhai
- Ankita Lande as Aisha
- Abhijeet Chavan as Mama
- Samir Choughule as Jignes
- Vaibhav Mangle as Anna
- Sanika Kashikar as Sania
- Neha Waze Paranjpe as Mami
- Sandeep Redkar as Sashikant Jadhav
- Sandeep Juwatkar as Uday
- Amir Tadwalkar as Abbas Bhai
- Shraddha Joshi as Inspector Shahane
Marketing
editRelease
editThe film was theatrically released on 31 May 2024 in all over Maharashtra.[8]
Reception
editKalpeshraj Kubal of Maharashtra Times rated 3 stars out of 5 stars, he suggests that the film will appeal to a specific audience, and they highlight elements such as the music by Chinar–Mahesh, Savani Ravindra's songs, dancing sequences, and the talents of the comedians as contributing positively to the movie.[9] Jyoti Venkatesh of Cine Blitz also gave 3 stars out of 5 stars, she points out some weaknesses in Sanchit Bedre's storytelling in the film and opinioned that the story lacks entertainment and engagement, possibly due to the introduction of too many characters, which can be exhausting for the viewers. However, they mention that despite these flaws, the screenplay is deemed average. Overall, the reviewer seems to be conveying that while there are some shortcomings in the storytelling aspect, the screenplay holds up to a certain extent.[10]
Soundtrack
edit| No. | Title | Singer (s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kahitari De Ishara" | Harshwardhan Wavare | 2:48 |
| 2. | "Ka Mann Vede" | Hrishikesh Ranade & Savani Ravindra | 4:33 |
References
edit- ^ "Prathamesh Parab : प्रथमेश परब म्हणाला, 'होय महाराजा'...; गुढी पाडव्याच्या शुभ मुहूर्तावर विनोदी चित्रपटाची घोषणा". ABP Majha. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Hoy Maharaja". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Hoy Maharaja Trailer: कॉमेडी चित्रपट 'होय महाराजा'चा ट्रेलर रिलीज, प्रथमेश परब, अभिजीत चव्हाण आणि संदिप पाठक प्रमुख भूमिकेत". Latestly (in Marathi). 24 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "प्रथमेश परबचा 'होय महाराजा' लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला, मराठी विनोदवीरांची चित्रपटात मांदियाळी'". Lokmat (in Marathi). 9 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "अभिनेता प्रथमेश परब म्हणतोय 'होय महाराजा', काय आहे नेमकी भानगड? सोशल मीडिया पोस्ट व्हायरल". Hindustan Times (in Marathi). 9 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
- ^ "Hoy Maharaja - Official Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "'होय महाराजा' चित्रपटाचा लक्षवेधी ट्रेलर प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला". Zee News (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 May 2024.
- ^ "'Hoy Maharaja': Prathamesh Parab and Ankita Lande starrer to hit screens on May 31; teaser out!". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ^ "Hoy Maharaja Movie Review: विनोदवीरांचं प्रदीर्घ प्रहसन! कसा आहे 'होय महाराजा' सिनेमा?". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 2 June 2024.
- ^ "Hoy Maharaja is a delightful and contemporary Marathi comedy that is a nice blend of laughter, emotions, and suspense". Cine Blitz. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
External links
edit- Hoy Maharaja at IMDb