| Directed by | Swapnaneel Jaykar
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|---|---|
| Produced by | Madhuri Dixit |
| Starring | Template:Plainlist
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi
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15 August is a 2019 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Swapnaneel Jaykar and produced by Madhuri Dixit. The film features Rahul Pethe, Mrinmayee Deshpande and Adinath Kothare in the lead roles.[1][2][3]
The film was released on 29 March 2019 on Netflix.
Plot
In Mumbai,[4] a crazy accident sets in motion a love story between Raju and Jui on India's Independence Day.[5][6] Also, the residents of the chawl where the action takes place unite to help a little boy in trouble.[7]
Cast
- Abhishek Deshmukh as Omkar
- Mrunmayee Deshpande
- Namrata Kadam as Ninada's Mother
- Adinath Kothare
- Rahul Pethe
- Vaibhav Mangle as Gokhle
Release
The reception of Bucket List, in which Dixit appeared, prompted her to make a film in Marathi language. Instead of opening the movie in theaters, 15 August was shown to Netflix, who liked the idea.[8] It was released on 29 March 2019.[9]
References
- ↑ Madhuri Dixit kicks off her first Marathi production 15th August. Bollywood Hungama.
- ↑ 15 August review: This Netflix film is a timely, eccentric exploration of the meaning of 'freedom'. Firstpost.
- ↑ 15 August Movie Review: Madhuri Dixit-Produced Netflix Film Could Do With More Spark. NDTV.
- ↑ Netflix's '15 August' Is Endearing But Not Quite Satisfying, Newby, Nicole. The Quint(28 May 2019).
- ↑ 15 August Review: Madhuri Dixit's Netflix production will leave you with a sweet smile, Shah, Karan. Cine Blitz(29 March 2019).
- ↑ 15 August movie review: The Madhuri Dixit production's strength is its simplicity, Sampada, Sharma(30 March 2019).
- ↑ Stream It Or Skip It: '15 August' on Netflix, An Indian Comedy in Which a Boy Gets His Hand Stuck in a Hole. Decider.
- ↑ 'Back to my roots': Madhuri Dixit on producing Marathi film '15 August', Raman, Sruthi. Scroll.in(29 March 2019).
- ↑ Template:Cite AV media