Devmanus (film)
{{Short description|Upcoming Indian Marathi language film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Devmanus
| image = Devmanus Film Poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar
| writer = Neha Shitole{{Cite web |last=KalakrutiMedia |first=Team |date=2025-03-28 |title=‘देवमाणूस’ च्या निमित्ताने Actress Neha Shitole चे लेखन क्षेत्रात पदार्पण... |url=https://kalakrutimedia.com/actress-neha-shitole-makes-her-writing-debut-with-devmanus-info/ |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=Kalakruti Media |language=en-US}}
| producer = {{ubl|Luv Ranjan|Ankur Garg}}
| starring = {{ubl|Mahesh Manjrekar|Renuka Shahane|Subodh Bhave|Siddharth Bodke}}
| narrator =
| cinematography = Amey Vasant Chavan
| editing = Faisal Mahadik
| music = Advait Nemlekar
Rohan-Rohan
| studio = Luv Films{{Cite web |title=Mahesh Manjrekar, Renuka Shahane To Star In Luv Ranjan's Marathi Debut Film Devmanus |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/mahesh-manjrekar-renuka-shahane-to-star-in-luv-ranjans-marathi-debut-film-devmanus-aa-9189860.html |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=News18|language=en}}
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|4|25}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Marathi
| budget =
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}}Devmanus is an upcoming Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg under Luv Films.{{Cite web |last=जगताप |first=नामदेव |date=2025-01-15 |title='देवमाणूस'मध्ये झळकणार महेश मांजरेकर, रेणुका शहाणेंची जोडी; 25 एप्रिलला प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/mahesh-manjrekar-and-renuka-shahane-subodh-bhave-will-be-seen-together-in-marathi-movie-devmanus-to-be-released-on-april-25-know-all-details-1338733 |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=marathi.abplive.com |language=mr}} Starring Mahesh Manjrekar, Renuka Shahane, Subodh Bhave, and Siddharth Bodke in pivotal roles, the film is an official remake of the Hindi film Vadh.{{Cite news |date=2025-04-10 |title=‘Devmanus’ Trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar, Renuka Shahane, Subodh Bhave set stage for gripping drama |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/devmanus-trailer-mahesh-manjrekar-renuka-shahane-subodh-bhave-set-stage-for-gripping-drama/articleshow/120097238.cms |access-date=2025-04-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |title=Luv Films Reimagines Vadh As A Marathi Drama With Devmanus {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/luv-films-reimagines-vadh-as-a-marathi-drama-with-devmanus-72706.html |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=www.filmfare.com |language=en}} The film follows a saintly man whose simple life takes a dramatic turn after a life-altering act. As he grapples with a moral dilemma, he is forced to choose between repentance and atonement, blurring the line between right and wrong.{{Cite web |date=2024-12-12 |title=महेश मांजरेकर आणि रेणुका शहाणेची 'या' चित्रपटासाठी पहिल्यांदाच येणार एकत्र! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/marathi/entertainment/mahesh-manjrekar-and-renuka-shahane-will-share-screen-for-the-first-time-for-this-movie/869233 |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=Zee 24 taas |language=mr}}{{Cite web |last=जगताप |first=नामदेव |date=2025-01-05 |title=तेजस देऊस्करांच्या 'देवमाणूस'साठी सुबोध भावे ऑनबोर्ड; महेश मांजरेकर, रेणुका शहाणेंसोबत झळकणार |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/subodh-bhave-joins-tejas-deoskar-directed-upcoming-movie-devmanus-will-share-screen-space-with-mahesh-manjrekar-renuka-shahane-1336969 |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=marathi.abplive.com |language=mr}}
Devmanus is set to release in theatres on 25 April 2025.{{Cite news |date=2025-01-15 |title=Mahesh Manjrekar, Renuka Shahane's Marathi movie 'Demanus' set for April 25 release |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/mahesh-manjrekar-renuka-shahanes-marathi-movie-demanus-set-for-april-25-release/articleshow/117259190.cms |access-date=2025-02-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
Cast
- Mahesh Manjrekar
- Renuka Shahane
- Subodh Bhave as Inspector Ravi
- Siddharth Bodke
- Abhijeet Khandkekar
- Sai Tamhankar in a special appearance as dancer in the song
Aalech Mi
Production
Devmanus marks the maiden production of Luv Films in Marathi cinema.{{Cite web |title=Marathi Filmmaking Gets a Boost with Luv Films' 'Devmanus' {{!}} Business |url=https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/3225673-marathi-filmmaking-gets-a-boost-with-luv-films-devmanus |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=Devdiscourse |language=en}}{{Cite news |date=2025-01-15 |title=Mahesh Manjrekar, Renuka Shahane to star in Luv Films' maiden Marathi film 'Devmanus' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/mahesh-manjrekar-renuka-shahane-to-star-in-luv-films-maiden-marathi-film-devmanus/articleshow/117256861.cms |access-date=2025-02-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}} In December 2024, it was revealed that veteran actors Mahesh Manjrekar and Renuka Shahane would be teaming up for the first time, and the film's shooting was completed in Phaltan, Maharashtra.{{Cite web |title='देवमाणूस'साठी एकत्र आले रेणूका शहाणे आणि महेश मांजरेकर, खास भूमिकेत दिसणार दिग्गज कलाकार |url=https://marathi.indiatimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/mahesh-manjrekar-and-renuka-shahane-working-first-time-together-in-upcoming-martahi-movie-devmansu/articleshow/116250097.cms |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}} This also marks Shahane’s comeback in the Marathi industry after her 2018 film Bucket List, which was also directed by Deoskar.{{Cite web |last=author/online-lokmat |date=2025-04-17 |title="मी हिंदी चित्रपट मोजकेच केले, कारण...", रेणुका शहाणे नेमकं काय म्हणाल्या? |url=https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/bollywood/devmanus-movie-fame-actress-renuka-shahane-talk-about-why-she-done-only-a-few-hindi-films-know-the-reason-a-a991/ |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=Lokmat |language=mr}} Additionally, the film features actress Sai Tamhankar’s Lavani debut, choreographed by Ashish Patil.{{Cite web |last=Nargolkar |first=Harsh |date=2025-04-16 |title=Aalech Mi Song From Devmanus Out Now! Sai Tamhankar Stunts Fans As She Performs Lavani Dance - Watch |url=https://www.bollywoodbubble.com/bollywood-news/sai-tamhankar-led-devmanus-song-aalech-mi-out-now/#google_vignette |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=Bollywood Bubble |language=en-US}} Tamhankar reportedly rehearsed for 33 hours to perfect the dance for the song.{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2025-04-15 |title=Sai Tamhankar makes Lavani debut with ‘Aalech Mi’ from Devmanus : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/sai-tamhankar-makes-lavani-debut-aalech-mi-devmanus/ |access-date=2025-04-22 |language=en}} It also marks actress Neha Shitole's debut as a writer, as she has written the dialogues and screenplay for the film.{{Cite web |last=जगताप |first=नामदेव |date=2025-03-28 |title=महेश मांजरेकर, रेणुका शहाणे, सुबोध भावे स्टारर 'देवमाणूस'साठी नेहा शितोळीची महत्त्वाची कामगिरी |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/neha-shitole-in-devmanus-marathi-movie-team-mahesh-manjrekar-renuka-shahane-subodh-bhave-know-all-details-in-marathi-1351479 |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=marathi.abplive.com |language=mr}} In January 2025, it was announced that Subodh Bhave had been cast in an important role.{{Cite web |last=Navarashtra |date=2025-01-04 |title=तेजस देऊस्कर दिग्दर्शित 'देवमाणूस'साठी अभिनेता सुबोध भावे ऑनबोर्ड !! |url=https://www.navarashtra.com/movies/marathi-actor-subodh-bhave-after-sangeet-manapman-marathi-movie-starring-devmanus-marathi-movie-741783.html |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=Navarashtra |language=mr}}
Soundtrack
The film songs are composed by Rohan-Rohan while the background music is handled by Advait Nemlekar.{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=2025-04-21 |title='देवमाणूस' चित्रपटामधील 'सोबती' गाणं प्रदर्शित, पाहा व्हिडिओ... |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/mr/!entertainment/actor-mahesh-manjrekar-marathi-movie-devmanus-new-romantic-song-sobati-out-maharashtra-news-mhs25042101934 |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=mr}}{{Cite web |date=2025-04-13 |title=‘देवमाणूस’ चित्रपटात सोनू निगम यांचे हृदयस्पर्शी भक्तिगीत |url=https://www.loksatta.com/mumbai/sonu-nigams-heart-touching-devotional-song-in-the-movie-devmanoos-ssb-93-5016344/ |access-date=2025-04-23 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 8:09
| title1 = Panduranga
| length1 = 2:35
| lyrics1 = Prashant Madpuwar
| extra1 = Sonu Nigam
| title2 = Aalech Mi
| length2 = 2:47
| lyrics2 = Tejas Deoskar
| extra2 = Bela Shende, Rohan Pradhan
| title3 = Sobati
| length3 = 2:47
| lyrics3 = Prashant Madpuwar
| extra3 = Shekhar Ravjiani, Aarya Ambekar
}}
Release and marketing
File:Devmanus_trailer_launch_event.jpg
The official release date was announced on 15 January 2025.{{Cite web |title=Bollywood Workers Unite: AICWA Calls for Reform {{!}} Entertainment |url=https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/3225269-bollywood-workers-unite-aicwa-calls-for-reform |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=Devdiscourse |language=en}} The first look of the main cast in their respective roles was revealed on 11 February 2025.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-12 |title=मल्टीस्टारर 'देवमाणूस' चित्रपटाचे पोस्टर समोर, महेश मांजरेकर, सुबोध भावे, सिद्धार्थ बोडके यांच्या लक्षवेधी भूमिका {{!}} Devmanus Movie Poster |url=https://marathi.itsmajja.com/tejas-deuskar-director-devmanus-marathi-movie-poster-goes-viral-mahesh-manjarekar-subodh-bhave-siddharth-bodake-played-imp-role/ |access-date=2025-02-13 |language=mr-IN}}{{Cite web |last=जगताप |first=नामदेव |date=2025-02-12 |title=लव फिल्म्सचा मल्टीस्टारर चित्रपट 'देवमाणूस'चं नवं पोस्टर रिलीज; कलाकारांचे लूक रिवील |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/tejas-deoskar-derected-love-films-multi-starrer-film-devmanus-out-actors-looks-revealed-know-details-in-marathi-1343909 |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=marathi.abplive.com |language=mr}} The cast’s appearance captivated audiences, making it one of the most anticipated Marathi films of the year.{{Cite web |date=2025-02-12 |title=दिग्गज कलाकारांची मांदियाळी, 'देवमाणूस' मल्टीस्टारर सिनेमाचं पोस्टर आऊट |url=https://news18marathi.com/entertainment/mahesh-manjrekar-renuka-shahane-subodh-bhave-and-siddharth-bodke-devmanus-multi-starrer-marathi-movie-poster-out-ws-b-1333844.html |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=News18 मराठी |language=mr}} Meanwhile, the teaser, offering a glimpse into the story, was unveiled on 13 February 2025, showcasing Manjrekar's character as a Warkari.{{Cite news |date=2025-02-13 |title='Devmanus' teaser out: Mahesh Manjrekar and Renuka Shahane starrer looks promising - WATCH |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/devmanus-teaser-out-mahesh-manjrekar-and-renuka-shahane-starrer-looks-promising-watch/articleshow/118214815.cms |access-date=2025-02-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |date=2025-02-13 |title=Devmanus : पश्चात्ताप की प्रायश्चित्त? महेश मांजरेकरांच्या देवमाणूस चित्रपटाचा टीझर रिलीज |url=https://www.mymahanagar.com/entertainment/devmanus-marathi-movie-teaser-released/849827/ |access-date=2025-02-13 |website=My Mahanagar |language=mr}} Additionally, the teaser was attached to the Bollywood historical war film Chhaava in theaters.{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2025-02-13 |title=Devmanus teaser launched: To be screened in Maharashtra theaters with Chhaava! : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |website=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/devmanus-teaser-launched-screened-maharashtra-theaters-chhaava/ |access-date=2025-02-13 |language=en}} The first devotional song featuring Manjrekar was released on 2 April, followed by the second Lavani song featuring Sai Tamhankar on 15 April.{{Cite news |date=2025-04-02 |title=Sonu Nigam sings his first Wari song from 'Devmanus' starring Mahesh Manjrekar |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sonu-nigam-sings-his-first-wari-song-from-devmanus-starring-mahesh-manjrekar/articleshow/119908038.cms |access-date=2025-04-22 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}{{Cite web |date=2025-04-15 |title=Video: 'आलेच मी' म्हणत सई ताम्हणकरच्या नखरेल अदा, तिची पहिली लावणी पाहिलीत का? |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/marathi-cinema/sai-tamhankar-aalech-mi-lavani-video-out-devmanus-film-mahesh-majrekar-renuka-shahane-hrc-97-5021316/ |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}} On 8 April 2025, the trailer was launched at an event held in Mumbai in the presence of the cast and crew.{{Cite web |last=ANI |date=2025-04-16 |title=Mahesh Manjrekar shines in Luv Ranjan Marathi debut 'Devmanus', film to hit theatres on this day |url=https://www.takeonedigitalnetwork.com/mahesh-manjrekar-shines-in-luv-ranjan-marathi-debut-devmanus-film-to-hit-theatres-on-this-day/ |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=Take One |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Kulkarni |first=Apurva |date=2025-04-10 |title=Viral Post : 'सिघम'ला पडली 'देवमाणसाची' भुरळ, 'देवमाणूस' चित्रपटाचा ट्रेलर शेअर करत अजय देवगण असं काय म्हणाला की, चाहते झाले शॉक |url=https://www.esakal.com/premier/ajay-devgn-shares-marathi-film-devmanus-trailer-and-fans-are-surprised-by-his-reaction-amk08 |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=Marathi News Esakal |language=Mr}} The third heartwarming single "Sobati" from the film was released on 21 April, featuring the two main leads and sung by Shekhar Ravjiani and Aarya Ambekar.{{Cite web |last=narayan |first=kimaya |date=2025-04-21 |title=लव फिल्म्सच्या बहुप्रतिक्षित ‘देवमाणूस’ चित्रपटातील ’सोबती’ हे रोमँटिक गीत प्रदर्शित |url=https://www.esakal.com/premier/marathi-upcoming-movie-devmanus-romantic-song-out-on-social-media-entertainment-news-kds07 |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=Marathi News Esakal |language=Mr}}{{Cite web |date=2025-04-21 |title=Devmanus Film : ‘देवमाणूस’ चित्रपटातील ’सोबती’ गाणे प्रदर्शित |url=https://prahaar.in/2025/04/21/the-romantic-song-sobati-from-the-movie-devmanus-released/ |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=Prahaar.in |language=en-US}} Interestingly, Deoskar’s two directorial ventures, Devmanus and the Hindi action thriller Ground Zero, are both set to release on the same day, 25 April 2025.{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Akankshya |date=2025-03-28 |title=Director Tejas Deoskar Opens Up On Emraan Hashmi's Ground Zero And Devmanus Box Office Clash; Says, "It's Both Challenging And Priviledge" |url=https://www.bollywoodbubble.com/bollywood-news/tejas-deoskar-opens-up-working-on-ground-zero-and-devmanus/ |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=Bollywood Bubble |language=en-US}}
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