Pune 52
Pune 52 is a 2013 Neo-noir Thriller Marathi language film directed by Nikhil Mahajan. It stars Girish Kulkarni, Sonali Kulkarni and Sai Tamhankar in the leading roles. The film was loosely inspired by 1974 Hollywood classic Chinatown.[2] This is directorial debut film for Nikhil Mahajan. Atif Afzal composed the music and background score for the film.[3]
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| Directed by | Nikhil Mahajan |
| Produced by | Abhay Gadgil Girish Kulkarni Shrirang Godbole Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni |
| Written by | Girish Kulkarni Nikhil Mahajan |
| Starring | Girish Kulkarni Sonali Kulkarni Sai Tamhankar |
| Music by | Atif Afzal |
| Cinematography | Jeremy Reagan |
| Edited by | Abhijit Deshpande |
Production companies | IME Motion Pictures Arbhaat Nirmitee[1] |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Budget | ₹2.9 crore (US$410,000) |
The movie got released on 18 April 2015 in Maharashtra. On 21 May 2014 it is officially released on YouTube on the official account of IME Motion Pictures.[4]
Plot
Amar Apte is a private detective who makes ends meet by spying on cheating partners. His life is in shambles, and his marriage, a mess. A chance encounter with a client leads to dramatic changes in his life, as the city that he lives in, changes around him forms the crux of the story.
Cast
- Girish Kulkarni as Amar Apte
- Sonali Kulkarni as Prachi Apte
- Sai Tamhankar as Neha Sanap
- Bharati Achrekar as Prachi's Mother
- Kiran Karmarkar as Builder
- Swanand Kirkire
Release
The movie got released on 18 January 2015 in Maharashtra. First look launch event of the movie is done on 22 August 2012 in Hotel Deccan Rendezvous[1] On 21 May 2014 it is officially released on YouTube on the official account of IME Motion Pictures.[4]
Soundtrack
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| Soundtrack album by Atif Afzal | ||||
| Released | 8 Jan 2013 | |||
| Genre | Film soundtrack | |||
| Length | 4:46 | |||
| Label | IME Motion Pictures Pvt. Ltd | |||
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Atif Afzal composed the score. Album has only one song[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Jag Sare Badale" | Shalmali Kholgade | 4:46 |
| Total length: | 4:46 | ||
Critical reception
The film has received positive reviews from DNA,[6] and livemint.com.[7]
References
- "Pune 52 is a story of a private detective". The Times of India.
- "Pune 52 trailers: Detective thrillers are back in Marathi cinema". bollywoodlife.com.
- "Abhijeet Sawant sings for a Marathi film". The Times of India.
- Pune 52 - Full Movie - Official (Full HD with subtitles). YouTube. 21 May 2014.
- "Pune 52". saavn.com.
- "Film review: 'Pune 52' (Marathi) intrigues but leaves a lot to be desired". dna. 18 January 2013.
- Nandini Ramnath. "Film Review - Pune 52". Live Mint.