Aapla Manus
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{{Infobox film
| name = Aapla Manus
| image = Aapla Manus poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Satish Rajwade
| producer = Ajay Devgn
Nana Patekar
Abhinav Shukla
Manish Mishra
Rohit Choudhary
| screenplay = Dr. Vivek Bele
| story = Dr. Vivek Bele
| based_on = {{Based on|Katkon Trikon (drama)|Dr. Vivek Bele}}
| starring = Nana Patekar
Iravati Harshe
Sumeet Raghavan
| music = Sameer Phaterpekar
| cinematography = Suhas Gujrati
| editing = Rahul Bhatnakar
| studio = Ajay Devgn FFilms
Watergate Production
Shree Gajanan Chitra
| distributor = Viacom 18 Motion Pictures
| released = {{Film date|2018|2|9|df=y}}
| runtime = 138 minutes
| country = India
| language = Marathi
| budget =
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}25 crore{{Cite web |title=Flashback 2018: Aapla Manus to Mauli, 10 Marathi movies that were released in 2018 and have earned in millions |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/people/photo-gallery/aapla-manus-to-mauli-10-marathi-movies-that-were-released-in-2018-and-have-earned-in-millions/333115 |access-date=2024-02-22 |website=Times Now |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2018-04-05 |title=Nana Patekar’s Aapla Manus completes glorious 50 days run |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/nana-patekars-aapla-manus-completes-glorious-50-days-run-19284189 |access-date=2025-05-03 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}
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Aapla Manus (English: Our Man) is a 2018 Indian Marathi language mystery film directed by Satish Rajwade and produced by Ajay Devgn and Abhinav Shukla. A film adaptation of the Marathi play Katkon Trikon by Dr Vivek Bele,{{Cite news |date=2018-02-21 |title=Stars are like thalis, says Nana Patekar |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/i-have-to-work-with-like-minded-people-says-nana-patekar-5073265/ |access-date=2018-02-26 |work=The Indian Express |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Katkon Trikon Marathi Play/Drama - www.MumbaiTheatreGuide.com |url=http://www.mumbaitheatreguide.com/dramas/marathi/24-marathi-play-preview-katkon-trikon.asp# |access-date=2018-02-26 |website=www.mumbaitheatreguide.com}} the film stars Nana Patekar, Iravati Harshe and Sumeet Raghavan in the lead roles and is Devgn's first Marathi film as a producer.{{Cite news |date=25 December 2017 |title=Ajay Devgn's Maiden Marathi Production Titled Aapla Manus |url=http://www.news18.com/news/movies/ajay-devgns-maiden-marathi-production-titled-aapla-manus-1613855.html |access-date=27 December 2017 |publisher=CNN-News18}}{{Cite news |last=Kameshwari |first=A. |date=24 December 2017 |title=Ajay Devgn announces his first Marathi venture Aapla Manus. Watch Video |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/ajay-devgn-marathi-venture-aapla-manus-watch-video-4997022/ |access-date=27 December 2017 |work=The Indian Express}} It was released on 9 February 2018.{{Cite news |date=25 December 2017 |title=पहली मराठी फिल्म प्रड्यूस करेंगे अजय, नाना पाटेकर का होगा अहम रोल |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/movie-masti/news-from-bollywood/ajay-devgn-will-produce-a-marathi-film-named-as-aapla-manus/articleshow/62238211.cms |access-date=27 December 2017 |work=Navbharat Times}} Devgn announced the film via his Twitter handle on 24 December.{{Cite news |date=24 December 2017 |title=Ajay Devgn's maiden Marathi film titled 'Aapla Manus' |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/ajay-devgn-s-maiden-marathi-film-titled-aapla-manus-117122400369_1.html |access-date=27 December 2017 |work=Business Standard}}
Plot
Aapla Manus is a story of a young couple Bhakti & Rahul, living in an urban area. The couple lives with Rahul's father Aaba. Rahul is a lawyer & Bhakti is a college professor. Rahul's partner in the law firm Nitin is also his good friend
One day late at night, Aaba falls off their balcony & admitted to the hospital. Inspector Nagargoje, who looks very similar to Aaba & of the same age, comes to question Rahul. Rahul narrates him about the bickering relationship between his father & wife. As a consequence, their son Nishu is sent to boarding school so that he is not affected by this. 2 days before the incident, they have a short two-day trip to Lonavala, which Bhakti leaves halfway & the two return the next day.
Nagargoje accuses both of them for abetment to suicide. He provides evidence that Aaba has committed suicide, which both deny. Later they get a call from the hospital stating that Aaba has recovered from a Comatose state; however, he is still unconscious. Later Rahul tells Bhakti that he had a showdown at Lonavala with Aaba & that could have triggered his suicide. Nagargoje calls them to his home late at night & tells them it is not a suicide case. Both are enraged at him for causing such mental agony, however, since they cannot do anything, they leave peacefully. The next day Nagargoje meets Rahul at the court & puts a seed of suspicion that his wife has attempted to kill Aaba. Rahul wants to test his theory & brings him home. Nagargoje confronts Bhakti with evidence & finally, she breaks downs. Rahul tries to defend her; however, she confesses that she has attempted to kill Aaba with the help of Nitin.
Later Rahul visits Nagargoje & tries to convince him to drop charges. He tells him that the only way to save his wife is he has to confess to the crime & he would plead for lenient punishment in court. When he returns home, Bhakti tells Rahul that Nagargoje had visited her earlier in the day & told her that he suspects Rahul has tried to kill his father. To bring about the truth, she & Nitin should play along with him, confess that she attempted to kill Aaba & then Rahul would narrate the truth in a bid to save her.
The next day Nagargoje comes with an arrest warrant for Rahul & provides new pieces of evidence (which he had ignored earlier) to prove that he has attempted to kill Aaba. Rahul is arrested & later bailed out by Nitin. After a few days, they receive a letter from Aaba, a suicide note. Nagargoje later tells them that note or the signature did not match Aaba's handwriting.
Later Aaba regains consciousness & narrates the whole incident which was a plain accident & everyone is relieved. When they meet Nagargoje, they have a lengthy discussion on eroding emotional bonding between parents & children. Both of them realize their mistake & ask forgiveness from Nagargoje & Aaba.
The film ends with estranged Nagargoje's son visiting him (apparently after a long time) as he is on his way to perform his last rites before his death (assuming his son won't be there to perform his last rites)
Cast
- Nana Patekar as Maruti Nagargoje/Abba Ghokhle{{Cite news |title=Nana Patekar: 'Aapla Manus' role complex and unique - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nana-patekar-aapla-manus-role-complex-unique/articleshow/62566297.cms |access-date=2018-01-28 |work=The Times of India}}{{Cite news |date=2018-01-19 |title='Aapla Manus' role complex, unique: Nana Patekar |url=http://zeenews.india.com/regional/aapla-manus-role-complex-unique-nana-patekar-2074883.html |access-date=2018-01-28 |work=Zee News |language=en}}
- Iravati Harshe as Bhakti Rahul Gokhale
- Sumeet Raghavan as Rahul Ghokhale
- Ajay Devgn as Vishwas special appearance at the end
Box office
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External links
- {{IMDb title|7867076}}
{{Viacom18 Studios}}
{{Ajay Devgan}}
Category:Indian mystery thriller films
Category:2010s mystery thriller films
Category:Indian films based on plays
Category:2010s Marathi-language films