Kalaawati is an upcoming Marathi-language horror comedy film directed by Sanjay Jadhav. The film stars Amruta Khanvilkar in the titular role, alongside an ensemble cast of Sanjay Narvekar, Tejaswini Lonari, Onkar Bhojane, Harish Dudhade, and Neel Salekar.[1]
| Kalaawati | |
|---|---|
 First look poster | |
| Directed by | Sanjay Jadhav |
| Screenplay by | Abhijit Guru |
| Story by | Nishant A Bhuse Anuja Karnik |
| Produced by | Prajay Kamat Ninad Nandakumar Battin Tabrez Patel Praveen Mehta Nishchav Mehta Naveen Kohli |
| Starring | Amruta Khanvilkar Sanjay Narvekar Tejaswini Lonari Harish Dudhade Onkar Bhojane |
| Cinematography | Sanjay Jadhav |
| Edited by | Apurva Motiwale |
| Music by | Pankaj Padghan |
Production companies | MergeXR Studio AVK Entertainment Fifth Horizon |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
The film was officially announced in February 2023. Principal photography began in February 2023.[2] The music is composed by Pankaj Padghan, while the cinematography is handled by Jadhav himself.[3]
Cast
edit- Amruta Khanvilkar as Kalaawati[4][5]
- Sanjay Narvekar as Santosh
- Tejaswini Lonari as Neha[6]
- Onkar Bhojane as Ambadas[7][8]
- Harish Dudhade as Akhil
- Dipti Dhotre as Rekha
- Abhijit Chavan as Ninad
- Neel Salekar as Abhay
- Sanjay Shejwal as Arav
- Rutuja Bagwe
Production
editKalaawati will be the first film by director Jadhav in the horror comedy genre.[9]
On 26 February 2023, Jadhav announced the film through a graphic poster featuring Khanvilkar in a mysterious look behind the curtain.[3] The same day, the muhurta ceremony was concluded at Ajivasan Studios in Mumbai, where, along with the cast and crew, famous music composer and film director Avadhoot Gupte was present as a chief guest.[2]
The principal photography commenced in late February 2023. The majority of the film was shot in and around London, including Meidenhead.[10] Khanvilkar had wrapped up her first schedule portions in March.[11][12] and shot her remaining scenes at Film City, Mumbai, in early November 2023.[13] The last filming schedule was completed on 17 November 2023.
Sequel
editIn mid-March 2023, writer Nishant Bhuse revealed that they had already written the sequel idea and were waiting for Kalaawati to be complete first.[14]
References
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- ^ a b "'Kalaawati': Amruta Khanvilkar is all set to team up with Sanjay Jadhav for their upcoming horror comedy; First look out!". The Times of India. 28 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Kalavati: Amruta Khanvilkar ची 'कलावती' येतेय, ओंकार भोजने सोबत जमणार जोडी, लोकप्रिय कलाकारांची फौज". eSakal - Marathi Newspaper (in Marathi). 2 March 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ Naringrekar, Siddhi (27 February 2023). "'चंद्रमुखी' नंतर 'कलावती' च्या देखण्या सौदर्यांने घायाळ करायला येतेयं अमृता खानविलकर". Lokshahi Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "'चंद्रमुखीनंतर' अमृता खानविलकर झळकणार 'कलावती' सिनेमात; फर्स्ट लूक समोर". 24taas.com (in Marathi). 27 February 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "अमृताच्या 'कलावती' मध्ये झळकणार बिग बॉस मराठी 4 फेम 'ही' अभिनेत्री; कोण आहे ती?". News18 Lokmat (in Marathi). 27 February 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ namratasandbhor (27 February 2023). "Onkar Bhojane | 'कलावती' चित्रपटाबाबत ओंकार भोजनेने केले मोठे वक्तव्य". पोलीसनामा (Policenama). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "आता माघारी फिरणे नाही! अमृता खानविलकरसोबत ओंकार भोजने करतोय सिनेमा; बड्या चित्रपटात वर्णी". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ डेस्क, एबीपी माझा एंटरटेनमेंट (27 February 2023). "Sanjay Jadhav : संजय जाधवच्या 'कलावती'चं पोस्टर आऊट!". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Indian film star and crew spotted in Maidenhead town centre". www.maidenhead-advertiser.co.uk. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "चंद्रा! अमृताचा लंडनमध्ये ग्लॅमरस अवतार". Lokmat.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ चित्रपटाच्या सीनसाठी अमृता चक्क क्रेनवर लटकली | Amruta Khanvilkar | Sanjay Jadhav | Kalaawati BTS, 9 November 2023, retrieved 13 November 2023
- ^ "Amruta Khanvilkar starrer 'Kalaawati' is all set to have a sequel; writers Anuja Karnik and Nishant A Bhuse reveals detail". The Times of India. 21 March 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 23 September 2023.