Shri Shivraj Ashtak is an Indian Marathi-language historical drama film series created by Digpal Lanjekar. The franchise started off with an eight-part film series written and directed by Lanjekar based on Maratha Empire.[1][2] The first film Farzand released on 1 June 2018 and was followed by 6 films: Fatteshikast (2019), Pawankhind (2022), Sher Shivraj (2022), Subhedar (2023), Shivrayancha Chhava (2024).[3][4][5]
| Shri Shivraj Ashtak | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Digpal Lanjekar |
| Years | 2018–present |
| Films and television | |
| Film(s) |
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| Audio | |
| Soundtrack(s) | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Box office | Total (6 films): est. ₹129.85 crore |
All five films starred Chinmay Mandlekar and Mrinal Kulkarni.
Feature films edit
| Film | India release date | Directed by | Screenplay by | Story by | Produced by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farzand | 1 June 2018 | Digpal Lanjekar | Swami Samarth Creations LLP | ||
| Fatteshikast | 15 November 2019 | Almonds Creations | |||
| Pawankhind | 18 February 2022[6] | ||||
| Sher Shivraj | 22 April 2022[7] | Mumbai Movie Studios Pvt. Ltd.
Raajwarasa Productions Mulakshar Productions | |||
| Subhedar | 25 August 2023[8] | Mulakshar Productions
Raajwarasa Productions Prithviraj Productions Rajau Productions Parampara Productions | |||
Overview edit
Farzand (2018) edit
The story begins with the fall of Tanaji Malusare, in capturing Kondana fort near Pune from a Mughal garrison in 1670. Three years later, when Shivaji's coronation to be held, Shivaji wishes that he is crowned only when his kingdom and his people have peace and security. Panhala fort is still under the command of a cruel general, Beshak Khan, of the Adil Shah of Bijapur, whose forces harass the peasantry. The previous attempt to capture the fort in 1666, which he had held briefly in 1660 had failed. To recapture the fort, a mission is planned and Shivaji appoints Kondaji Farzand general for the mission. Farzand picks 60 soldiers for an assault on the fort defended by the 2500-strong garrison. Bahirji Naik, the spy, and an informer Kesar helped in defeating 2500 soldiers of the enemy to win the Panhala fort in just three and half hours.
Fatteshikast (2019) edit
The film depicts the historical encounter between Shivaji I and the subahdar and general of the Mughal army, Shaista Khan at Lal Mahal in Pune.
Pawankhind (2022) edit
The film depicts the historical rearguard last stand that took place on 13 July 1660 at a mountain pass in the vicinity of fort Vishalgad, near the city of Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India between the Maratha Warrior Baji Prabhu Deshpande and Siddi Masud of Adilshah Sultanate, known as Battle of Pavan Khind.
Sher Shivraj (2022) edit
It is the story of great Maratha king, Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj where he defeated Afzal Khan with brilliant tactics and courages. It also focuses on psychological techniques Maharaj exhibited during the mission.[9]
Subhedar (2023) edit
Subedar Tanaji Malusare leaves Raiba's marriage and first goes to battle to conquer Kondhana fort and fights like a lion, after conquering the fort the fort is named Sinhagad.[10]
Cast and characters edit
| Actor[11] | Film | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farzand
(2018) |
Fatteshikast (2019) | Pawankhind (2022) | Sher Shivraj (2022) | Subhedar (2023) | ||
| Chinmay Mandlekar | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | |||||
| Mrinal Kulkarni | Rajmata Jijabai | |||||
| Prasad Oak | Bahirji Naik | |||||
| Harish Dudhade | Ganoji Kawle | Bahirji Naik | ||||
| Digpal Lanjekar | Bahirji Naik | |||||
| Ankit Mohan | Sardar Kondaji Farzand | Sarsenapati Yesaji Kank | Shrimant Rayajirao Bandal | |||
| Neha Joshi | Kamali | |||||
| Mrunmayee Deshpande | Kesar | Kesar | ||||
| Sameer Dharmadhikari | Sardar Beshak Khan | Naamdar Khan | Siddi Johar | Kanhoji Jedhe | Shelar Mama | |
| Ganesh Yadav | Tanaji Malusare | |||||
| Ajay Purkar | Motyaji Khalekar | Tanaji Malusare | Baji Prabhu Deshpande | Tanaji Malusare | ||
| Nikhil Raut | Kisna | |||||
| Pravin Tarde | Martya Ramoshi | |||||
| Astad Kale | Gundoji | Kartalab Khan Uzbek | Siddi Masud | Vishwas Dighe | ||
| Rishi Saxena | Fatteh Khan | Rustam Zaman | Afzal Khan | Kubad Khan | ||
| Rajan Bhise | Hiroji Indulkar | Kanhoji Jedhe | ||||
| Ganesh Tidke | Budhaji | Suryaji Malusare | ||||
| Anup Soni | Shaista Khan | |||||
| Vikram Gaikwad | Sardar Chimnaji Mudgal Deshpande | Netaji Palkar | ||||
| Akshay Waghmare | Sardar Koyaji Naik Bandal | Pilaji Gole | ||||
| Trupti Toradmal | Rai Bagan | Yesubai | ||||
| Ruchi Savarn | Soyarabai | |||||
| Prajakta Mali | Shrimant Bhavanibai Bandal | |||||
| Surabhi Bhave | Matoshri Sonai Deshpande | |||||
| Bipin Surve | Shambu Singh Jadhavrao | Baji Sarjerao Jedhe | ||||
| Kshitee Jog | Badi Begum | |||||
| Dipti Ketkar | Matoshri Dipaiaau Bandal | |||||
| Kunal Dhumal | Sarjerao Jedhe | Kondaji Kank | ||||
Release and revenue edit
| Film | Release date | Budget | Box office revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farzand | 1 June 2018 | Not known | ₹10 crore[12] |
| Fatteshikast | 15 November 2019 | ₹5.65 crore[13] | |
| Pawankhind | 18 February 2022 | ₹75 crore[14] | |
| Sher Shivraj | 22 April 2022 | ₹10 crore[12] | |
| Subhedar | 25 August 2023 | ₹10 crore[15] | ₹18 crore[16] |
| Shivrayancha Chhava | 17 February 2024 | ₹8 crore[17] | ₹11.2 crore[18] |
| Total | ₹129.85 crore [a] |
Notes edit
- ^ 10+5.65+75+10+18+11.2 crore=129.85 crore
References edit
- ^ ""ते बालगुन्हेगार ढसाढसा रडले...", दिग्पाल लांजेकरांनी सांगितला शिवराज अष्टक मालिकेबद्दलचा अनुभव; म्हणाले, "त्या मुलांनी गुन्हेगारी..."". Loksatta (in Marathi). 17 August 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ टीम, एबीपी माझा वेब. "एकीकडे 'शिवराज अष्टक', तर दुसरीकडे 'शिवप्रताप'! 'शेर शिवराज'ला टक्कर देणार 'वाघनखं'". ABP Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Farzand poster unveiled". The Times of India. 9 November 2017. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "'Fatteshikast': 'Farzand' fame director Digpal Lanjekar is all set to bring India's first surgical strike on the big screen". The Times of India. 2 May 2019. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Shivrayancha Chhava Poster Out: Marathi Actor Digpal Lanjekar Is Here To Rule Our Hearts". News18. 20 December 2023. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "Digpal Lanjekar's 'Pawankhind' gets a new release date; to hit theatres on February 18, 2022". The Times of India. 17 January 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "Digpal Lanjekar's 'Sher Shivraj Hai' to hit screens on April 29, 2022". The Times of India. 24 December 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Jadhav, Devendra (15 August 2023). "Subhedar: रिलीज अवघ्या ३ दिवसांवर असताना सुभेदारची रिलीज डेट पुन्हा बदलली, आता या तारखेला होणार प्रदर्शित". Marathi News (in Marathi). Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ टीम, एबीपी माझा वेब (28 March 2022). "Sher Shivraj New Poster : 'जावळीच्या जंगलाचा राजा एकच...!', 'शेर शिवराज'चे जबरदस्त पोस्टर प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "'Subhedar': Digpal Lanjekar announces his next series on 'Subhedar Tanaji Malusare'". The Times of India. 13 October 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "स्वराज्यातील स्त्रीशक्ती शत्रूला देणार 'फत्तेशिकस्त'". News18 लोकमत (in Marathi). 6 October 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ a b "सुभेदार सिनेमाचं टायमिंग चुकलं, आता पर्यंतची कमाई किती? पावनखिंडनं मोडला होता रेकॉर्ड". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "आतापर्यंत 'फत्तेशिकस्त' सिनेमाने केली इतक्या कोटींची कमाई". Lokmat (in Marathi). 23 November 2019. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Ved box office collection day 3: Riteish Deshmukh film sees fourth-highest opening weekend by Marathi film ever". DNA India. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "भव्यदिव्य सुभेदार सिनेमाची कोट्यवधींची कमाई, पण बजेटचा आकडा वाचून वाटेल आश्चर्य". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "Box Office 2023: Punjabi films grossed Rs. 235 crores, Marathi films grossed Rs. 201 crores, Bengali films grossed Rs. 66 crores in 2023". Bollywood Hungama. 2 February 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
- ^ "Shivrayancha Chhava: सहा दिवसांत सिनेमाची कोट्यवधींची कमाई,लवकरच पार करणार बजेटचा आकडा". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ "Shivrayancha Chhava Day 21 Box Office Collection And Budget". 8 March 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
External links edit
- Farzand at IMDb
- Fatteshikast at IMDb
- Pawankhind at IMDb
- Sher Shivraj at IMDb
- Subhedar at IMDb
- Shivrayancha Chhava at IMDb
