Paani (film) explained
Paani is an Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Adinath Kothare[1] and produced by Priyanka Chopra Jonas[2] and Madhu Chopra under the banner of Purple Pebble Pictures.[3] [4] The film stars Subodh Bhave and Kishor Kadam, with Addinath Kothare and Rucha Vaidya. In 2019, the film won the National Film Awards for Best Film on Environment Conservation.[5] [6] Paani was released theatricaly on 18 October 2024.[7]
Plot
Addinath aka Hanumant Babu Kendre is an ordinary man living in a Nagderwadi, a village in Nanded, plagued with drought. Paani follows his journey towards making the village independent of water, all while dealing with local goons, a budding romance, and other disruptions of daily life.Hanumant Kendre’s marriage got called off by the girl Suvarna’s family due to water crisis in his drought prone village. Hanumant promised the girl that he would marry her the day he resolves this crisis in his village. "Will you wait for me?" He asked. What unfolded ahead is a breathtaking true story of human endeavour driven by love.
Cast
Main
Other
- Rucha Vaidya
- Rajit Kapur
- Nitin Dixit
- Sachin Goswami
- Mohanabai,
- Shripad Joshi
- Vikas Pandurang Patil.
Release
The film was screened at New York Film Festival in the United States of America and was awarded the Best Film on Environment/Conservation/Preservation at the 66th National Film Awards in 2019. The film was theatrically released on 18 October 2024.
Reception
Critical reception
Siddhant Adlakha of Firstpost stated, "On paper, Paani amounts to a linear tale of steely determination overcoming the odds. However, in Adinath Kothare’s hands, it’s a nuanced character piece." Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote, "Despite being far too long and repetitive for its own good, the 148-minute Paani achieves what it sets out to do: it shows how a village joins forces to defeat a long-standing problem. Nitin Dixit’s screenplay laces a predictable plot with rich local flavour, which is enhanced by the Marathi dialect spoken in Marathwada.[8] Ganesh Matkari of The Hollywood Reporter India called it a "balanced environmental drama." He further wrote, "Paani is largely successful in creating a plausible portrayal of a real-life crisis."[9]
Box office
The film earned net collection in its opening weekend.[10]
Notes and References
- Web site: 25 May 2019. Adinath Kothare's 'Paani' goes international - Times of India. live. 19 May 2021. The Times of India. 19 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519214139/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/adinath-kothares-paani-goes-international/articleshow/69495644.cms.
- Web site: 15 May 2018. Priyanka Chopra's Marathi film on water shortage titled 'Paani'. live. 19 May 2021. Scroll.in. 19 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519152610/https://scroll.in/reel/879055/priyanka-chopras-marathi-film-on-water-shortage-titled-paani.
- Web site: 10 August 2019. Priyanka Chopra congratulates team for Paani's National Award. Husband Nick Jonas says proud of you. live. 19 May 2021. India Today. 19 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519152610/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/priyanka-chopra-on-her-marathi-production-paani-winning-national-film-award-i-am-so-proud-1579360-2019-08-10.
- Web site: Adlakha. Siddhant. 3 June 2019. Paani movie review: This Priyanka Chopra-produced Marathi film is part 'message' drama, part oddball romance. live. 19 May 2021. Firstpost. 19 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519152610/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/paani-movie-review-this-priyanka-chopra-produced-marathi-film-is-part-message-drama-part-oddball-romance-6721031.html.
- Web site: 10 August 2019. Priyanka Chopra Writes a Lovely Note About Her Marathi Film Paani Winning The National Award For Best Feature Film on Environment Conservation. live. 19 May 2021. India.com. 19 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519155617/https://www.india.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-writes-a-lovely-note-about-her-marathi-film-paani-winning-the-national-award-for-best-feature-film-on-environment-conservation-3741921/.
- Web site: 15 May 2018. Everything you need to know about Priyanka Chopra's Marathi film Paani. live. 19 May 2021. Filmfare. 19 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519152610/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/everything-you-need-to-know-about-priyanka-chopras-marathi-film-paani-28270.html.
- Web site: मेढे . जयदीप . 20 August 2024 . सिनेइंडस्ट्रीतील तीन दिग्गज पहिल्यांदाच एकत्र, आदिनाथ कोठारेच्या दिग्दर्शनातील पहिल्या चित्रपटा . 20 August 2024 . marathi.abplive.com . mr.
- News: Ramnath . Nandani . 18 October 2024 . 'Paani' review: An engaging saga of a rare miracle in drought-prone Marathwada . . 24 October 2024.
- Matkari . Ganesh . 18 October 2024 . 'Paani' Review: A Balanced Environmental Drama . . Mumbai . 24 October 2024.
- Web site: Jogani . Rishil . 2024-10-24 . Paani Week 1 India Box Office Collections: Priyanka Chopra backed Marathi drama nets a petty Rs 28 lakh in 7 days . 2024-10-26 . Pinkvilla . en.
