Ghabadkund

Ghabadkund
Theatrical release poster
Directed byPritam SK Patil
Screenplay bySanjay Navgire
Akshay Dharmpal
Story byPritam SK Patil
Akshay Dharmpal
Produced byDr Rasik Kadam
Starring
CinematographyYogesh Koli
Edited bySaumitra Dharasurkar
Titiksha Bagul
Music byBackground score:
Abhinay Jagtap
Production
company
Icon De Style Pvt. Ltd.
Distributed byCinepolis India
Release date
  • 19 June 2026 (2026-06-19)
Running time
132 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi
Budget₹6 crore[2]
Box officeest.₹8.10 crore

Ghabadkund (transl. The Well of Hidden Treasure) is a 2026 Indian Marathi-language action adventure suspense thriller film directed by Pritam SK Patil and produced by Dr. Rasik Kadam under the banner of Icon De Style Pvt. Ltd.[3] It features an ensemble cast including Sandeep Pathak, Devdatta Nage, Kushal Badrike, Prajakta Hanamghar, Vaishnavi Kalyankar and Shashank Shende.[4][5]

The film was released in theatres on 19 June 2026 and is known as the first part of the Marathi Cinematic Universe (MCU), a new and unique effort to create a connected film franchise in Marathi cinema.[6][7] Upon release, it received mixed to positive reviews and grossed ₹8.10 crore worldwide.[8]

Plot

A gang robs and kills a man and his pregnant wife. Later, one of the gang members, Dhuraji, betrays his leader Mhorkya, steals all the loot, and hides it in a dry well near a village. Soon after, Dhuraji is mysteriously killed by a supernatural force.

Over the years, the well becomes feared by the villagers. Much later, a simple villager named Dilya, who lives with his wife Soni and daughter, accidentally goes near the well and hears a strange voice from inside.

After hearing about this, four strangers, ASPP, Baba, Khangri, and Rangi, approach Dilya because they know the hidden treasure is in the well. They convince him to take them there. As they enter the well, they face strange supernatural events, growing mistrust, and dangerous challenges. The story revolves around who will get the treasure and whether destiny or human will is stronger.

Cast

  • Sandeep Pathak as Dilya
  • Devdatta Nage as Khangri[9]
  • Kushal Badrike as Inspector ASPP
  • Shashank Shende as Baba[10][11]
  • Prajakta Hanamghar as Soni
  • Smita Paygude Anjute as Rangi[12]
  • Vaishnavi Kalyankar as a Pregnant lady[13]
  • Pravin Dalimbkar as Pidadya
  • Rockey Deshmukh as Kisan
  • Arohi Bhoir as Suli
  • Yogesh Prakash Tanpure as the businessman
  • Sahil Annaldewar as Dhuraji
  • Dr. Rasik Kadam as Gavkari
  • Pruthvi Gaikwad as Kisan's wife
  • Prasad Surve as Mhorkya

Production

Ghabadkund is helmed by Pritam SK Patil, who previously directed the successful Marathi suspense thriller Alyad Palyad. With this film, Patil set out to introduce the concept of a large-scale cinematic universe to Marathi cinema for the first time.[14] The film combines elements of suspense, fantasy, horror, action, and Marathi folklore to create an immersive theatrical experience aimed at both regional and wider audiences.[15][16]

For the production, a massive custom-built set was created at Khed Shivapur near Pune.[17] Spread across nearly 10,000–12,000 square feet, the set included water tanks, ancient temple structures, caves, wells, and underground passageways, all designed to bring the mysterious village setting of the story to life.[17][18]

Release and reception

The teaser of Ghabadkund was released in mid-April 2026, followed by the official trailer on 1 June 2026.[19][20] The film was theatrically released on 19 June 2026. It was released primarily in Marathi, with reports suggesting dubbed versions in additional languages as part of its wider cinematic universe plans.[21][22]

Critical response

Ghabadkund received mixed reviews from critics. Kalpeshraj Kubal of Maharashtra Times also rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "The director's ambition behind creating a confluence of folklore, fear, mystery and thrill is clearly felt."[23] Santosh Bhingarde of Sakal gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, calling its music the "biggest strength," and wrote, "Overall, this film is a great blend of fear, thrill, and adventure."[24] Mihir Bhanage of The Times of India rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Ghabadkund isn’t gripping as an individual film, but it’s interesting as the beginning of something new in Marathi cinema."[25] Reshma Raikwar of Loksatta criticized the screenplay and editing, stating, "In the effort to make the sets and technical aspects impressive, the real “treasure” of entertainment seems to have been lost somewhere."[26] Urmimala Banerjee of Variety described the story as "weak" and added, "If the makers had given some thought to the written material as they did to the visual imagery it could have been a different film."[27]

Box Office

Ghabadkund opened to a modest start at the Indian box office, earning around ₹0.66 crore gross on its first day, with an estimated ₹0.55 crore net collection in India. By the end of its opening weekend, the film had collected ₹2.43 crore net in India and ₹2.72 crore worldwide, recovering nearly 40% of its budget.[28][29] On its fourth day, the film added approximately ₹49 lakh, taking its India net collection to ₹2.92 crore and its worldwide gross to ₹3.27 crore.[8] The film grossed ₹8.10 crore in two weeks.[30]

References

  1. ↑ "Ghabadkund". cbfcindia.gov.in. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Gupta, Monica. "'राजा शिवाजी'-'देऊळ बंद 2' के बाद एक और मराठी फिल्म का गदर, 2026 की 6th हाईएस्ट ग्रॉसिंग बनने स". ABP News (in Hindi). Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  3. ↑ Ghabadkund Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes. Retrieved 18 June 2026 – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  4. ↑ "Ghabadkund Movie : मराठीत पहिल्यांदाच हॉरर-थ्रिलर युनिव्हर्स, 'घबाडकुंड'ची टीम मटा कट्टावर". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  5. ↑ "रहस्यमय मांत्रिकाच्या भूमिकेत शशांक शेंडे". Loksatta (in Marathi). 30 May 2026. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  6. ↑ narayan, kimaya (9 March 2026). "'घबाडकुंड' चित्रपट ठरणार मराठीतला पहिला युनिव्हर्स ; जाणून घ्या संपूर्ण कास्ट". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  7. ↑ narayan, kimaya (26 March 2026). "स्वप्नांना पडद्यावर साकार करणारी डॉ. रसिक कदम यांची भव्य निर्मिती; मराठीतील पहिला सिनेमॅटिक युनिव्हर्स 'घबाडकुंड'". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  8. 1 2 Madaan, Jishika (23 June 2026). "Ghabadkund Box Office Day 4: Needs 52 Lakh More To Become The 6th Highest-Grossing Marathi Film Of 2026". Koimoi. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  9. ↑ narayan, kimaya (19 May 2026). "चेहऱ्यावर क्रूरता आणि हातात सुरा ! घबाडकुंडमधील देवदत्त नागेचा लूक चर्चेत". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  10. ↑ "Ghabadkund Actor: मराठी सिनेइंडस्ट्रीतल्या अभिनेत्याला ओळखणंही झालं कठीण, अनेक गाजलेल्या सिनेमात साकारल्यात भूमिका". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  11. ↑ narayan, kimaya (28 May 2026). "भेदक नजर आणि गूढ व्यक्तिमत्त्व ! घबाडकुंड सिनेमात शशांक शेंडे दिसणार मांत्रिकाच्या भूमिकेत". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  12. ↑ डेस्क, एबीपी माझा एंटरटेनमेंट (12 May 2026). "'काय रे मरणार ना सगळे...?', 'घबाडकुंड'मध्ये 'या' दिग्गज अभिनेत्रीची रहस्यमयी एन्ट्री!". ABP Majha (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  13. ↑ "Photos: 'घबाड-कुंड' चित्रपटाच्या ट्रेलर लाँच सोहळ्यात वैष्णवी कल्याणकरचा निळ्या साडीतील लूक!". Loksatta (in Marathi). 4 June 2026. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  14. ↑ ""Ghabadkund" Marks the Beginning of Dr. Rasik Kadam's Marathi Cinematic Universe Vision". ANI News. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  15. ↑ वृत्तसेवा, पुढारी (11 June 2026). "Ghabadkund Movie : रहस्यांच्या गर्दीत माणुसकीचा शोध घेणारा 'घबाडकुंड'". Pudhari News (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  16. ↑ डेस्क, एबीपी माझा एंटरटेनमेंट (8 April 2026). "मराठीत पहिल्यांदाच 'सिनेमॅटिक युनिव्हर्स'; हॉरर सिनेमा 'घबाडकुंड' लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला". ABP Majha (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  17. 1 2 PR, ANI (29 May 2026). ""Ghabadkund" Marks the Beginning of Dr. Rasik Kadam's Marathi Cinematic Universe Vision". ThePrint. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  18. ↑ "डॉ. रसिक कदम यांचा 'घबाडकुंड' मराठी सिनेमॅटिक युनिव्हर्सची सुरुवात ठरणार?". Lokmat (in Marathi). 11 June 2026. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  19. ↑ "Ghabadkund Teaser:घुंगरांचा आवाज, गूढ विहीर अन् त्यात लपवलेलं सोनं...'घबाडकुंड' सिनेमाचा ट्रेलर चर्चेत, अभिनेत्याला ओळखणंही झालं कठीण". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  20. ↑ डेस्क, एबीपी माझा एंटरटेनमेंट (3 June 2026). "अघोरी शक्तींचा पहारा आणि गुप्तधनाचा शोध; 'घबाडकुंड' चक्रव्यूहाचा थरारक ट्रेलर पाहिलात?". ABP Majha (in Marathi). Retrieved 18 June 2026.
  21. ↑ "'घबाडकुंड' चित्रपट ठरणार मराठीतला पहिला युनिव्हर्स; 'या' दिवशी रिलीज होणार सिनेमा". Lokmat (in Marathi). 10 March 2026. Retrieved 18 June 2026.
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  25. ↑ "Ghabadkund Movie Review: Interesting start of a universe, but not entirely gripping". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  26. ↑ "मनोरंजनाचं 'घबाड' कुठे हरवलं?". Loksatta (in Marathi). 20 June 2026. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  27. ↑ Banerjee, Urmimala (21 June 2026). "'Ghabadkund' Review: Sandeep Pathak, Pritam SK Patil's Movie Has Swell Visual Imagery but Lacks Content". Variety India. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  28. ↑ "'घबाडकुंड' हाऊसफुल्ल! ३ दिवसांची कमाई किती? 'देऊळ बंद २' १०० कोटींच्या क्लबमध्ये एन्ट्री घेणार, प्रवीण तरडे म्हणाले..." Loksatta (in Marathi). 22 June 2026. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  29. ↑ More, Shalmesh (22 June 2026). "Ghabadkund Box Office Collection Day 3: Recovers 40% Of Its Budget In Opening Weekend!". Koimoi. Retrieved 23 June 2026.
  30. ↑ चव्हाण, दिवेश (3 July 2026). "आली रे आली मराठी सिनेमाची वेळ आली! Ghabadkund सिनेमाचा दुसरा आठवडा, कमाई जाणून व्हाल अवाक". Navarashtra (in Marathi). Retrieved 3 July 2026.
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