Friends is a 2016 Indian Marathi-language directed by R. Madhesh. Starring Swapnil Joshi, Sachit Patil and Gauri Nalawade.[1] The film is a remake of the Tamil film Kannedhirey Thondrinal (1998).[2] It was theatrically released on 15 November 2016.[3]
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| Directed by | R. Madhesh |
| Written by | Shirish Laktar (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | R. Madhesh |
| Produced by | Sanjay Kelapure R. Madhesh Prem Vyaas Manish Chanda |
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| Cinematography | D. Kannan |
| Music by | Nilesh Moharir Amitraj Pankaj Padghan |
Production company | Blue Eye Arts Pvt. Ltd. |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Plot edit
Neel and Karan are best friends. Conflict ensues when Neel finds out that the girl he loves, Bhairavi, is Karan's sister.
Cast edit
- Swapnil Joshi as Neel[4]
- Sachit Patil as Karan
- Gauri Nalawade as Bhairavi
- Sagar Karande as Raghu
- Khushabu Tawade as Karan's sister
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by Nilesh Moharir, Amitraj and Pankaj Padghan. The lyrics were written by Mandar Cholkar, Omkar Mangesh Datt and Guru Thakur.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Dil Dosti Yaari Vaari" | Guru Thakur | Amitraj | Amitraj, Harshavardhan Wavare | 3:50 |
| 2. | "Raat Sarna Ghaav Sukhna" | Guru Thakur | Amitraj | Urmila Dhangar | 3:30 |
| 3. | "Man He Phakru" | Mandar Cholkar | Nilesh Moharir | Jaanvee Prabhu Arora | 3:38 |
| 4. | "Premika" | Omkar Mangesh Datt | Pankaj Padhgan | Vijay Prakash | 3:20 |
| Total length: | 14:18 | ||||
Reception edit
Critical response edit
Mihir Bhanage from The Times of India stated "There are five Marathi films hitting the screens this week so if this one has to work, it will only be possible through Swwapnil and Sachit’s fan-following".[5] Saumitra Pote from Maharashtra Times opined, "Overall it is a complete package of entertainment. The issue of direction remained. When such an experienced director comes to Marathi, the subject matter is expected to be new".[6] Mahesh Bhardapurkar from Sakaal Times wrote "Friends, he struggles playing a rich brat Kolhapuri guy with the particular twang. Debutant Gauri too has screen presence and Sagar Karande shines in his cameo role. All in all, this Marathi film with Southern flavour is worth a watch".[7]
References edit
- ^ "मैत्रीच्या पलीकडचं नातं सांगणारा 'Friends'". Lokmat (in Marathi). 13 January 2016. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Swapnil Joshi has an occasion to celebrate his birthday". Marathi Movie World. 21 October 2015.
One doesn't know, whether this film is also a remake of any south film. Because, now days even in Marathi, it has become a practice of making south film remakes.
- ^ "स्वप्नील-सचितची 'फ्रेण्डशीप'". Loksatta (in Marathi). 8 January 2016. Archived from the original on 1 November 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "'Friends': The Swapnil Joshi starrer clocks three". The Times of India. 8 January 2016. Archived from the original on 16 May 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Friends Movie Review". The Times of India. 21 April 2016. Archived from the original on 17 April 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "फ्रेंड्स". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). 16 January 2016. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "This Dosti Crackles". Sakaal Times. 19 January 2024.
