Star Cast: Chinmay Mandlekar, Sameer Dharmadhikari, Mrinal Kulkarni, Ajay Purkar, Ankit Mohan, Prajakta Mali, Astad Kale & others
Director: Digpal Lanjekar
What’s Good: It’s a story devoted to unsung heroes!
What’s Bad: A bit sluggish within the first jiffy of the primary half
Loo Break: Strictly in the course of the interval!
Watch or Not?: Yes, sure, sure! It’s one other masterpiece from the Marathi movie trade
Available On: Theatrical Release
Runtime: 153 Minutes
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The nice Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (performed by Chinmay Mandlekar), and his loyal maavlas (troopers) are trapped within the fort of Panhala and are surrounded by troops of Adil Shah II led by Siddi Johar (Sameer Dharmadhikari) and his son-in-law Siddi Masud (Astad Kale). It’s a story of how Maharaj strategically tries dodging his enemies to take management of Vishalgad, leading to a land stand, referred to as the Battle of Pawankhind.

Pawankhind Movie Review: Script Analysis
The largest danger in such historic dramas is to churn out a compelling script with out distorting details and taking an excessive amount of cinematic liberty. Digpal Lanjekar (who’s the director of the movie as effectively) does an important job at sustaining a superb steadiness.
The characters are given sufficient house to contribute handsomely to the story, with a few them giving a superb comedian aid. There are many goosebumps moments, conserving viewers caught of their seats. Not simply extra of motion and thrill, however a superb chunk of a story is devoted to an emotional quotient that includes households of maavlas.
In brief, it’s a one step up within the writing division for Lanjekar from his earlier outings – Farzand and Fatteshikast.
Pawankhind Movie Review: Star Performance
Chinmay Mandlekar is arms down a tremendous actor! Speaking concerning the character of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Chinmay performs it for the third time after Farzand and Fatteshikast. He has fully nailed it. While he shines when uttering dialogues, he’s much more impactful in the case of performing by means of his intense eyes and silence.
Ajay Purkar shines within the function of Bajiprabhu Deshpande. Be it his highly effective physique, flawlessly delivering adrenaline-pumping dialogues, or carrying the warrior’s aura, Purkar does full justice. It’s good to see Sameer Dharmadhikari after a very long time. His Siddi Johar’s act is mystique and engrossing.
Actors like Mrunal Kulkarni, Ankit Mohan, Astad Kale, Harish Dudhade and Prajakta Mali excel of their components.

Pawankhind Movie Review: Direction, Music
Digpal Lanjekar has a monitor document of delivering good historic dramas, however this time he has outdone himself by giving us a MASTERPIECE! Taking the route of a flashback for the narration, Lanjekar performs a superb stroke. He tries to take care of a superb steadiness of economic worth and rawness, during which he succeeds apart from a number of cases.
Here’s a particular point out of an emotional scene between Maharaj and Bajiprabhu earlier than the historic land stand & a battle sequence that includes injured Bajiprabhu taking over enemies.
The background rating is sweet however throughout a number of scenes, it overpowers dialogues. Songs elevate the feelings within the film, and ‘Raja aala’, ‘Yugat Mandli’ to stay in your ears even after leaving theatres.

Pawankhind Movie Review: The Last Word
With a superb motive of constructing unsung heroes shine, the movie succeeds to an important extent. It’s greater than only a popcorn flick. It’s an inspiring and compelling story weaved superbly in an entertaining package deal meant for giant screens!
Pawankhind Trailer
Pawankhind launched on 18th February 2022
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