Pandu (film)
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{{Infobox film
| image = Pandu film.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Viju Mane
| writer = Story and Screenplay:
Viju Mane
Kushal Badrike
Dialogue:
Rajesh Deshpande, Sameer chughule
| producer = Zee Studios
| starring = {{plainlist|
}} Prajakta mali Savita malpekar
| cinematography = Shabbir Naik
| editing = Pratik S Patil
| music = Avdhoot Gupte
| studio = Zee Studios
| released = {{Film date|2021|12|03|df=yes}}
| runtime = 118 minutes
| country = India
| language = Marathi
| gross = {{estimation}}{{INR|5.9 crore}}{{Cite web|title=Pandu Box office collection|url=https://www.sacnilk.com/articles/entertainment/box_office/Pandu_2021_Box_Office_Collection_Day_Wise_Worldwide?hl=en|website=Sacnilk|access-date=30 March 2023}}
}}
Pandu is a 2021 Indian Marathi-language comedy drama film written and directed by Viju Mane and produced by Zee Studios.{{Cite web |date=29 January 2022 |title=Pandu Movie : Burum Burum... The 'World Television Premiere' of 'Pandu' will be held on Sunday. |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/television/pandu-movie-burum-burum-world-television-premiere-of-pandu-to-be-held-on-sunday-1029177 |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=marathi.abplive.com |language=mr}} The film stars Bhalchandra Kadam, Kushal Badrike, Sonalee Kulkarni and Pravin Tarde in lead roles. It was theatrically released on 3 December 2021.{{Cite web |title=Watch Pandu Full HD Movie Online on ZEE5 |url=https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/pandu/0-0-1z568055 |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=ZEE5 |language=en-IN}}
Cast
- Bhalchandra Kadam as Pandu
- Kushal Badrike as Mahadu Mahagade/Mahadu Havaldar{{Cite web |date=1 November 2021 |title=Trailer of 'Pandu' Starring Bhau Kadam Out, Actor Confident Film Will Make Audience Laugh |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/trailer-of-pandu-starring-bhau-kadam-out-actor-confident-film-will-make-audience-laugh-4389860.html |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=News18 |language=en}}
- Sonalee Kulkarni as Usha
- Pravin Tarde as Balasaheb Pathare
- Prajakta Mali as Karunatai Pathare
- Sachin Goswami as Commissioner
- Shahbaz Khan as Parvez Khan
- Anand Ingale as Inspector Gondhale Patil
- Hemangi Kavi as Sangita Mahadu Mahagade
- Savita Malpekar as Pandu's mother
- Uday Sabnis as Mantri
- Sandy as Balasaheb Bodyguard
Release
= Theatrical =
The film was theatrically released on 3 December 2021 and premiered on 30 January 2022 on Television.{{Cite news |date=28 January 2022 |title=Sonalee Kulkarni and Bhau Kadam starrer 'Pandu' to premiere on January 30 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/marathi/sonalee-kulkarni-and-bhau-kadam-starrer-pandu-to-premiere-on-january-30/articleshow/89174208.cms |access-date=2023-03-30 |issn=0971-8257}}
= Home media =
It is available for streaming on ZEE5.{{Cite web |date=28 February 2023 |title=ZEE5 Global announces world digital premiere of critically acclaimed Marathi comedy thriller Vaalvi |url=https://www.easterneye.biz/zee5-global-announces-world-digital-premiere-of-critically-acclaimed-marathi-thriller-comedy-vaalvi/ |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=EasternEye |language=en-GB}}
Reception
= Critical reception =
Pandu film received positive reviews from critics. Mihir Bhanage of The Times of India gave 3 out of 5 stars.{{Cite news |title=Pandu Movie Review : Bhau Kadam and Kushal Badrike's camaraderie is the highlight of Pandu |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/pandu/movie-review/88077417.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-03-30 |issn=0971-8257}} Kalpeshraj Kubal of Maharashtra Times also awarded 3 out of 5 stars.{{Cite web |title=पांडू |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/pandu/moviereview/88104392.cms |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}} Shaheen Irani of OTT Play rated 3.5 out of 5 and wrote "Pandu, is not your regular story. It has a political setup, which shows how Pandu (Pandya) became Pandu (traffic police) after being an entertainer for so long."{{Cite web |title=Pandu review: Sonalee Kulkarni's film is a commercial entertainer made for families to enjoy |url=https://www.ottplay.com/review/pandu-review-sonalee-kulkarnis-film-is-a-commercial-entertainer-made-for-families-to-enjoy/8b746a791f702 |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=OTTPlay |language=en}}
= Box office =
The film collected {{Indian Rupee|19.1 million}} on its first weekend.{{Cite web |last=Marathi |first=TV9 |date=10 December 2021 |title=Pandu Movie {{!}} भाऊची कमाल कुशलची धमाल, 'पांडू'ची वारी, हिंदीवर भारी, विकेंडला जमवला कोटींचा गल्ला! |url=https://www.tv9marathi.com/entertainment/marathi-cinema/pandu-movie-box-office-collection-marathi-movie-gives-thought-fight-to-hindi-movies-593349.html |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=TV9 Marathi |language=mr}} The 10-day's net collection of movie is {{Indian Rupee|50 million}}.{{Cite news |title=Sonalee Kulkarni, Bhau Kadam and Kushal Badrike starrer 'Pandu' collects Rs 5 cr at the box office in 10 days |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/sonalee-kulkarni-bhau-kadam-and-kushal-badrike-starrer-pandu-collects-rs-5-cr-at-the-box-office-in-10-days/articleshow/88297035.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-03-30 |issn=0971-8257}} Film grossed {{Indian Rupee|52.9 million}} in two weeks.{{Cite web |title=Pandu Day 13 Box Office Collection – Sacnilk |url=https://www.sacnilk.com/quicknews/Pandu_2021_Day_13_Box_Office_Collection?hl=en |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=www.sacnilk.com |language=en}} The film grossed {{Indian Rupee|59 million}} at Box office collection in India.{{Cite web |title=Pandu Box Office Collection {{!}} All Language {{!}} Day Wise {{!}} Worldwide – Sacnilk |url=https://www.sacnilk.com/articles/entertainment/box_office/Pandu_2021_Box_Office_Collection_Day_Wise_Worldwide?hl=en |access-date=2023-03-30 |website=www.sacnilk.com |language=en}}
Soundtrack
{{Infobox album
| name = Pandu
| type = soundtrack
| artist = Avdhoot Gupte
| released = 2021
| genre = Feature film soundtrack
| length = 22:58
| language = Marathi
| label = Zee Music Company
| misc = {{external music video| header = Official audio
|{{YouTube|YFaPuzFBIvA|Pandu – Full Album}}
}}
}}
Music is composed by Avdhoot Gupte and background score is by Anurag Godbole.
{{Track listing
| all_music = Avdhoot Gupte
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer (s)
| title1 = Bhurum Bhurum
| length1 = 3:47
| lyrics1 = Avdhoot Gupte
| extra1 = Avdhoot Gupte, Vaishali Samant
| title2 = Kelewadi
| length2 = 4:05
| lyrics2 = Viju Mane
| extra2 = Avdhoot Gupte, Sampada Mane
| title3 = Dada Parat Ya Na
| length3 = 3:03
| lyrics3 = Avdhoot Gupte
| extra3 = Avdhoot Gupte, Adarsh Shinde
| title4 = Badluck Kharab Hay
| length4 = 3:48
| lyrics4 = Vaibhav Joshi
| extra4 = Ramanand Ugale
| title5 = Jaanata Raja
| length5 = 2:50
| lyrics5 = Sameer Samant
| extra5 = Adarsh Shinde, Aaboli Girhe
| total_length = 22:58
}}
References
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