Ambat Shaukin
| Ambat Shaukin | |
|---|---|
| आंबट शौकीन | |
| Directed by | Nikhil Wairagar |
| Written by | Akshay Tanksale Amit Bendre |
| Produced by | Ranjana Mohit Lakhotia Prafful Kakani Anagh Bhutada Nilesh Rathi |
| Starring | Pooja Sawant Akshay Tanksale Kiran Gaikwad Nikhil Wairagar Bhau Kadam Parth Bhalerao |
| Cinematography | Madhuram J Solanki |
| Edited by | Rohaan Pattil |
| Music by | Sai-Piyush |
Production companies | Hexvision Entertainment Labros Entertainment SS and KL Brothers Productions Big Brain Productions |
| Distributed by | Panorama Studios |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Ambat Shaukin (transl. Tangy Desires) is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language comedy drama directed by Nikhil Wairagar.[1][2] The film stars Pooja Sawant, Akshay Tanksale, Kiran Gaikwad, Nikhil Wairagar, Bhau Kadam and Parth Bhalerao.[3][4][5]
The film addresses the issue of sextortion and digital deception through a comedic narrative.[6][7] It was released theatrically on 13 June 2025.[8][9] Upon release, the film received mostly negative reviews.[10]
Plot
Three quirky and close friends simultaneously develop feelings for the same mysterious girl. What begins as a lighthearted rivalry among friends quickly spirals into chaos when the trio unknowingly falls into a cleverly laid honey trap. Amid the laughs and confusion, the film exposes the dangers of digital deception, exploring themes of trust, friendship, and online safety.
Cast
- Pooja Sawant as Janvi
- Akshay Tanksale as Varun
- Kiran Gaikwad as Reddy
- Nikhil Wairagar as Lalit
- Prarthana Behere as Asmita
- Amey Wagh as Amey
- Bhau Kadam as Bhau
- Parth Bhalerao as Digya
- Abhijeet Khandkekar as PI Bhamre
- Monalisa Bagal
- Shrikant Yadav
- Manini Durge as Neha
- Chinmay Sant as Pavya
- Rahul Magdum as Phadke
- Aashay Kulkarni
- Gautami Patil[11]
- Shubhankar Ekbote
- Sviya Londhe
- Pratibha Bhagat
- Prachi Palave
- Pittya Pradeshi
- Daya Gaikwad
- Akya Jadhav
- Aaryak Pathak
- Vinod Khedekar
- Sagar Dhamale
- Vaishnavi Loyare
- Kedar Damodar Soman
Release and reception
Ambat Shaukin trailer was released in May 2025.[6][12] It had theatrical release on 13 June 2025.[13][14] The film was later made available for digital streaming on Amazon Prime Video.[15]
Critical response
The Times of India critic Mihir Bhanage gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "It deserves full marks for the effort and passion, but half of that for its execution."[16]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tambu Pirmacha Petla" | Sandesh Raut | Sai-Piyush | Piyush Kulkarni, Onkarswaroop Bagde, Ajit Vispute | 3:40 |
References
- ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (26 May 2025). "विनोदाच्या माध्यमातून एक सामाजिक संदेश देणारा चित्रपट 'आंबट शौकीन'!". ETV Bharat News (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ Ambat Shoukin Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes. The Times of India. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "Ambat Shoukin - Official Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "किरण गायकवाड, अक्षय टंकसाळे झाले 'आंबट शौकीन', काय आहे नेमकी भानगड?". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "मल्टीस्टारर 'आंबट शौकीन' चित्रपटाचं पोस्टर समोर, पूजा सावंत, किरण गायकवाड, अक्षय टंकसाळे यांच्या लक्षवेधी भूमिका Ambat Shaukin Movie Poster" (in Marathi). 5 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- 1 2 "सोशल मीडियाच्या मायाजालात अडकलेले तीन मित्र आणि... 'आंबट शौकीन' मराठी चित्रपटाचा ट्रेलर चर्चेत". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ Kadam, Shruti Vilas (5 May 2025). "Ambat Shoukin: मनोरंजनाचा डोस घेऊन येत आहे 'आंबट शौकीन'; उलगडणार तीन मित्रांची अतरंगी कहाणी". Marathi News | Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ Naik, Payal (1 April 2025). "कुटुंबातील प्रत्येक व्यक्तीने पहावी अशी प्रत्येक पिढीची रंजक गोष्ट; येतोय 'आंबट शौकीन'". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ narayan, kimaya (28 May 2025). "'आंबट शौकीन' सिनेमाचा ट्रेलर प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीस ; तीन मित्रांची धमाल कहाणी 'या' तारखेला होणार रिलीज". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ Information, Film (13 June 2025). "'AAMBAT SHOUKIN' (MARATHI) REVIEW | 13 June, 2025". Film Information. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "नाद करा पण गौतमीचा कुठं! आणखी एका मराठी सिनेमात आयटम साँग, किरण गायकवाडशी आहे खास कनेक्शन". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Ambat Shaukin: कलाकारांची दमदार फौज असलेल्या आंबट शौकीन' चित्रपटाचा ट्रेलर प्रदर्शित". Time Maharashtra (in Marathi). 25 May 2025. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- ↑ "'Ambat Shaukeen'—A Hilarious Tale of Three Friends to Release on June 13 | Culture Crossroads". culturecrossroads.ca. 31 March 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ narayan, kimaya (14 May 2025). "तीन अतरंगी मित्रांची भन्नाट कहाणी - 'आंबट शौकीन' चा धमाल टीझर प्रदर्शित ." Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ Kadam, Shruti Vilas (14 May 2025). "Ambat Shoukin: तीन अतरंगी मित्रांची भन्नाट कहाणी; 'आंबट शौकीन' चा धमाल टीझर प्रदर्शित..!". Marathi News | Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 6 May 2026.
- ↑ "Ambat Shoukin Movie Review: Full marks for effort, but only half for the execution". The Times of India. Retrieved 7 May 2026.