Ankush is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language action drama film directed by Nishant Natharam Dhapse in his directorial debut[1] and produced by Rajabhau Apparao Ghule under the banner of Omkar Films Creations.[2] The film stars debutant Deepraj in title role,[3] Ketaki Mategaonkar, Sayaji Shinde, Mangesh Desai, Chinmay Udgirkar. It also features Shashank Shende, Rutuja Bagwe, Gaurav More, Bharat Ganeshpure and Nagesh Bhosale in supporting roles.[4][5]
| Ankush | |
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 Official release poster | |
| Directed by | Nishant Natharam Dhapse |
| Screenplay by | Nishant Natharam Dhapse Namdeo Murkute |
| Story by | Namdeo Murkute |
| Produced by | Rajabhau Apparao Ghule |
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| Cinematography | Nagraj M. D. |
| Edited by | Nilesh Navnath Gavand |
| Music by | Amitraj Chinar–Mahesh |
Production company | Omkar Films Creations |
| Distributed by | Filmastra Studios |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
It was theatrically released on 6 October 2023.
Plot
editAnkush is very intelligent and loved by all. Being a middle-class family, the family has high expectations from Ankush. It is everyone's dream that he should study hard and become successful. But his financial situation is not good so he gets bullied by rich kids in college. However, he handles them with his loving nature. Due to this nature, a girl named Ravi falls in love with him. Ankush comes under the influence of Bhosle bhai, who helps the poor, and aspires to be like him. Ankush doesn't know how many snacks he has to eat to become like them. Ankush has a fight in college and the boys belong to Sajan Bhai's gang. Sajan Bhai decides to kill Ankush as a revenge. Ankush falls in between both goons to save his own life.
Cast
edit- Deepraj as Ankush Surve
- Ketaki Mategaonkar as Raavi
- Sayaji Shinde as Rana Pardeshi
- Mangesh Desai as Sajan Bhai[1]
- Chinmay Udgirkar as Bhosale Bhai
- Shashank Shende as Avinash Surve
- Rutuja Bagwe as Nandini
- Gaurav More as Mangya
- Bharat Ganeshpure as Police Inspector
- Puja Ashok Nayak as Ankush's mother
- Nagesh Bhosale as Pradhyapak
Production
editRajabhau Apparao Ghule making debut with the film as producer named Omkar Films Creations to the Studio.[6] The film was officially announced on Dussehra 2022 via poster.[2] This is debut film for Deepraj as an actor and Nishant Natharam Dhapse as director.[7] The film's action scenes have been created by Vikram Mor, choreography by Ganesh Acharya and art direction by Girish Kolpakar.[4]
Release
editThe film was released on 6 October 2023 in Maharashtra.[8]
Reception
editAnub George of The Times of India rated 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "The action-drama fails to capture the imagination on account of poor execution."[9]
Soundtrack
editThe music is composed by Amitraj and Chinar–Mahesh, background score is provided by Amar Mohile, while the lyrics is written by Mangesh Kangane and Mandar Cholkar.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Mangesh Desai looks rowdy in his first look from 'Ankush'". The Times of India. 25 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Ankush Movie : "अंकुश"द्वारे राजाभाऊ घुले यांचे सिनेनिर्मितीत पदार्पण". Pudhari (in Marathi). 5 October 2022. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "'Ankush': Deepraj to play the titular role in Nishant Natharam Dhapse's action film; Poster out!". The Times of India. 10 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Ankush Film Music Launch Event: केतकी माटेगावकरच्या आगामी चित्रपटाचा दिमाखदार म्युझिक लॉंच सोहळा संपन्न, ६ ऑक्टोबरला होणार चित्रपट प्रदर्शित". Saam TV (in Marathi). 27 August 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ Vipul (25 August 2023). "Omkar Films Creations Presents a Potent Blend of Action and Emotion 'ANKUSH'". GlamGold. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "Marathi film Ankush : 'अंकुश'सह नव्या निर्मात्याची दमदार एन्ट्री, बिग बजेट चित्रपटांची करणार मराठीत निर्मिती". ETV Bharat News (in Marathi). 14 July 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ Bhirvandekar, Harshada. "Ketaki Mategaonkar : 'टाईमपास'नंतर केतकी माटेगावकर पुन्हा मनोरंजनासाठी सज्ज! 'अंकुश'मध्ये दिसणार मुख्य भूमिकेत". Hindustan Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "Ankush Movie : 'अंकुश' चित्रपट या दिवशी होणार रिलीज". Pudhari (in Marathi). 30 August 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "Ankush Movie Review : The action-drama fails to capture the imagination on account of poor execution". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 October 2023.