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🎬 Shikari
Shikari (2018) is a Marathi comedy-drama film directed by Viju Mane and produced under Mahesh Manjrekar Movies. The film is known for its bold theme and mix of humor with dark social commentary.
Language: Marathi
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Duration: ~1 hour 49 minutes
Release Year: 2018
⭐ Main Cast
Neha Khan as Savita
Suvrat Joshi as Raghu
Mrunmayee Deshpande as Phulwa
Prasad Oak as Bharat
Bhau Kadam, Siddharth Jadhav, Bharat Ganeshpure in supporting roles
📖 Story (Full Overview)
The story revolves around Raghu, a man who works in the film industry but has a lustful and selfish nature. He is forced into marriage with Phulwa, a naive and childish village girl who doesn’t understand relationships or responsibilities. Raghu is unhappy with this marriage and constantly looks for other women.
Meanwhile, Savita, a beautiful village girl, dreams of becoming an actress and achieving fame in the film industry. She is ambitious and wants to escape her simple life.
Raghu meets Savita and sees an opportunity. He promises her a career in films and convinces her to come with him to Mumbai. However, his real intention is not to help her but to exploit her emotionally and physically.
In Mumbai, Savita faces the dark reality of the glamour world—fake promises, manipulation, and exploitation. Raghu, along with others, takes advantage of her dreams.
On the other hand, Phulwa slowly starts to mature and understand life. She eventually realizes Raghu’s true character and his behavior with women.
🎭 Themes & Message
Exploitation in the film industry
Lust vs. love
Innocence vs. ambition
Reality behind glamour and fame
The movie tries to show how people with dreams can be misled and used in the entertainment world.
👍 Highlights
Bold and controversial storyline
Mix of comedy with serious social issues
Strong performances, especially by Neha Khan
👎 Criticism
Some viewers felt the film objectifies female characters instead of empowering them (The Times of India)
Story execution received mixed reviews
⭐ Final Verdict
Shikari is a one-time watch if you are interested in bold Marathi films. It gives a glimpse into the harsh side of the film industry, but its presentation may not appeal to everyone.
