Phullwanti is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language epic historical drama film directed by actress Snehal Tarde in her directorial debut, and is produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, Mangesh Pawar, Shweta Mali, and Prajakta Mali under the banners of Panorama Studios, Mangesh Pawar & Company, and Shivoham Creations Pvt. Ltd.[3][4] The film stars Mali in the title role, alongside Gashmeer Mahajani.[5] Based on Babasaheb Purandare's Marathi novel Phulwanti, the film is set in the Peshwa era and narrates the story of the dancer Phullwanti and the renowned Peshwa Pandit scholar Venkat Shastri.[6]

Phullwanti
Theatrical release poster
Original titleफुलवंती
Directed bySnehal Pravin Tarde
Written byDialogue:
Pravin Tarde
Based onPhulwanti
by Babasaheb Purandare[1]
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMahesh Limaye
Edited byMayur Hardas
Music byAvinash–Vishwajeet
Production
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Distributed byPanorama Studios
Release date
  • 11 October 2024 (2024-10-11)
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Running time
134 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi
Box office₹6.21 crore

The film was released in theatres on 11 October 2024.[7]

Plot

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Phulwanti is a renowned dancer celebrated across India. She arrives in Pune for a performance at the Peshwa`s court. But her performance is overshadowed by a comment from the court scholar, Venkat Shastri. Determined to seek justice, Phulwanti challenges him, leading to a competition that explores the clash between art and intellect.

Cast

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Production

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The film marks the directorial debut of actress Snehal Tarde and the producing debut of actress Prajakta Mali under her banner, Shivoham Creations Pvt. Ltd.[14][15] Filming was completed in mid-July 2024.[16][17] In September 2024, a poster revealed additional cast members, including Prasad Oak, Vaibhav Mangle, Hrishikesh Joshi, Kshitish Date, and Tarde herself.[18]

Music

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The first song, the title track, was released on 12 September 2024.[19][20]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Phullwanti - Title Track"Snehal Tarde, Vaibhav Joshi, Vishwajeet JoshiAvinash–VishwajeetAarya Ambekar2:56
2."Madanmanjiri"Dr. Prasad BiwareAvinash–VishwajeetVaishali Mhade3:38
3."Hey Sharade"Mandar CholkarAvinash–VishwajeetRahul Deshpande3:37
4."Bho Shambhoo"Traditional, Vishwajeet JoshiAvinash–VishwajeetRahul Deshpande
Bela Shende
4:44
Total length:14:55

Marketing

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On the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya 2024, the makers officially announced the film with a motion poster.[21] Mali's look was released on her birthday, along with the film's release date.[22][23] Gashmeer Mahajani's character's motion poster was revealed on 5 September 2024, coinciding with Teachers' Day.[24][25] The teaser for the film, released on 21 September, captivated audiences with its stunning sets, powerful historical characters, high production values, and sharp dialogues, all of which were highly praised.[26][27]

Release

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The film was theatrically released on 11 October 2024.[5]

Reception

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Critical reception

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Anub George from The Times of India rated 3.5 out of 5 stars, commending its stunning sets, effective direction by Snehal Tarde, and excellent cinematography by Mahesh Limaye, all of which enhance the captivating narrative. However, he identified a notable flaw in the dance sequences, mentioning that, despite Mali's dancing talent, the editing and shot choices diminish her character's reputation. While the choreography looks impressive in wide shots, the emotional impact is lost due to the editing. Nevertheless, the reviewer recognises that Mali's strong acting makes up for this shortcoming.[28] Santosh Bhingarde of Sakal rated 3.5 stars out of 5 stars and praised the film's strong impressive music, performances, beautiful visuals, and applauded the effort to create a grand and elegant portrayal of the Peshwa era. Acknowledged some flaws but suggest that these can be overlooked due to the film's ambition and its rich display of beauty and dance.[29] Kalpeshraj Kunal of Maharashtra Times rated the film 3 stars out of 5 stars, and praised screenplay, dialogues, direction, cinematography for vividly bringing the Peshwa era to life. He commend Prajakta's dance, Umesh Jadhav's choreography, and Avinash-Vishwajit's music for enhancing the historical atmosphere. The dialogue is noted for its poetic rhythm and sharpness, effectively reflecting the characters' personalities.[30]

Box office

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The film collected 8 lakh (US$9,600) on its opening day and 1.19 crore (US$140,000) in its opening weekend.[31]

References

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