Sakhe Ga Saajani
| Sakhe Ga Saajani | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Abhishek Jawkar |
| Written by | Abhishek Jawkar |
| Produced by | Abhishek Jawkar Aditya Vasudev Gharat Abhijeet Khandkekar Shreyash Vilas Sawant |
| Starring | Prarthana Behere Pooja Sawant Abhijeet Khandkekar |
| Cinematography | Abhishek Jawkar |
| Edited by | Abhishek Jawkar |
| Music by | Vijay Bhate |
Production company | Red Bulb Studios |
| Distributed by | Cinepolis India |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Sakhe Ga Saajani (transl. Dear Friend) is a 2026 Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film written, directed, edited, and co-produced by Abhishek Jawkar.[1][2] The film was produced under Red Bulb Studios and stars Prarthana Behere, Pooja Sawant, and Abhijeet Khandkekar in the lead roles.[3][4]
It was theatrically released on 3 April 2026 and distributed by Cinepolis India.[5]
Plot
Namita Bhave is a 32-year-old doctor who has decided against marriage. Her parents, however, have selected a prospective groom based in the United States. Her close friend Anju takes her to Thailand on what Namita believes is a leisure trip. There, they encounter Siddharth, who is, unknown to Namita, the same man her parents have chosen for her. As the trip unfolds, Namita realises that Anju has developed feelings for Siddharth, setting off a conflict between friendship, love, and sacrifice.[6]
Cast
- Prarthana Behere as Namita Bhave[7]
- Pooja Sawant as Anju
- Abhijeet Khandkekar as Siddharth[8]
- Shriram Pendse as Namita's father
- Shubhangi Gokhale as Namita's mother
- Daksha Nagarkar as Kavya
Production
The film was written, directed, and co-produced by Abhishek Jawkar, who also served as cinematographer and editor. Jawkar, a Mumbai-born filmmaker, previously co-produced the Marathi film Dabba Ais Paise (2015) and directed the Hindi film Missing on a Weekend (2016) under his production banner Red Bulb Studios, which he founded after working in film distribution and documentary production.[9]
Principal photography took place partly in Thailand.[10]
Soundtrack
The music is composed by Vijay Bhate, while the lyrics are penned by Lakhan Chaudhari.[11][12] Abhijeet Sawant has made his comeback to Marathi cinema after 13 years by singing the title track.[13]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sakhe Ga Saajani (Title Track)" | Abhijeet Sawant | 3:06 |
| 2. | "DJ Cha Bass" | Karan Sawant, Shweta Thakur | 2:20 |
Release and reception
Sakhe Ga Saajani was announced in July 2025 with a poster featuring the film's three lead actors, though their names and faces were not disclosed at the time.[14][15] The lead cast was officially unveiled in February 2026.[16] The film was theatrically released on 3 April 2026.[17]
Critical response
The film received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics.[18]
Anub George of The Times of India gave the film 2 out of 5 stars, calling it an "extended advertisement for Thai tourism" and stating that it "provides a twist on the love triangle which takes some time to ramp up, but ultimately unravels into twists on twists."[19] Kalpeshraj Kubal of Maharashtra Times gave the film 2.5 stars and wrote, "Despite the hard work of the actors, the sweetness of relationships and the concept of travel, the film cannot reach the desired heights due to weak screenplay and inadequate technical presentation."[20]
References
- ↑ "Sakhe G Sajani : 'सखे गं साजणी'तून उलगडणार तीन मित्रांची रंजक गोष्ट; ही' तगडी स्टारकास्ट झळकणार मुख्य भूमिकेत". prahaar.in (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ Kadam, Shruti Vilas (24 March 2026). "Sakhe Ga Sajani: तीन मित्रांच्या प्रवासाची भन्नाट कहाणी; अभिजीत खांडकेकर आणि पूजा सावंतच्या चित्रपटाचा ट्रेलर रिलीज". Marathi News | Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "पतीचं दिग्दर्शन आणि दोन जवळचे मित्र महत्त्वाच्या भूमिकेत, प्रार्थना बेहेरेबरोबरच्या 'या' दोघांना तुम्ही ओळखलंत का?". Loksatta (in Marathi). 7 February 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ शिकलगार, स्वालिया न (7 July 2025). "Marathi Movie Sakhe Gan Sajani | प्रार्थना बेहेरेचा 'सखे गं साजणी' येतोय भेटीला; पोस्टरमध्ये दिसणारे कलाकार नक्की कोण?". Pudhari News (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "तीन मित्रांची अनोखी केमिस्ट्री! प्रार्थना बेहरे, पूजा सावंत अन् अभिजीत खांडकेकरच्या सिनेमाचा ट्रेलर रिलीज". Loksatta (in Marathi). 24 March 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ Sage (7 February 2026). "'Sakhe Ga Sajani' is the story of a journey of three friends". Lokshahi English News. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (12 March 2026). "'सखे ग साजणी' चित्रपटाच्या यशाकरिता प्रार्थना बेहेरे पतीसह साईबाबांच्या चरणी नतमस्तक; वडिलांच्या आठवणीनं झाली भावुक". ETV Bharat News (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ ""तो माझा हक्क...", प्रार्थना बेहेरेबरोबरच्या मैत्रीबद्दल अभिजीत खांडकेकरचे वक्तव्य; म्हणाला..." Loksatta (in Marathi). 29 March 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "कुठे गायब होती प्रार्थना बेहेरे? खास पोस्टमधून झाला खुलासा,म्हणाली अभिषेकसोबत एक नवीन सुरुवात..." Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "तीन अनोळखी मित्रांची थायलंडची सोलो ट्रीप, नात्यातला गुंता अन् बरंच काही; Sakhe Ga Saajani Trailer सोशल मीडियावर चर्चेत". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ चव्हाण, दिवेश (14 March 2026). "अभिजीत सावंतचं नवं कोरं गाणं 'सखे गं साजणी'! प्रदर्शित होताच करतंय मनावर राज्य". Navarashtra (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Watch Popular Marathi Song 'Sakhe Ga Sajani' Sung By Anurag Godbole". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ ससाणे, सायली (10 March 2026). "तब्बल १३ वर्षांनी अभिजीत सावंतचा मराठी चित्रपटात कमबॅक; 'सखे गं साजणी'साठी गायले टायटल ट्रॅक". Navarashtra (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ Kulkarni, Apurva (7 July 2025). "प्रार्थना बेहरेचा नवा चित्रपट लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला, 'सखे गं साजणी' सिनेमाच्या पोस्टरनंतर प्रेक्षकांना उत्सुकता". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ सुतार, गायत्री (7 July 2025). "'सखे गं साजणी' चित्रपटाचं पोस्टर समोर, कलाकारांची नावे अद्याप गुलदस्त्यात". ABP Majha (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ शिकलगार, स्वालिया न (6 February 2026). "New Marathi Film |सोलो ट्रिपचा सुंदर प्रवास आणताहेत प्रार्थना, पूजा, अभिजीत; 'सखे गं साजणी'ची घोषणा". Pudhari News (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ डेस्क, एबीपी माझा एंटरटेनमेंट (6 March 2026). "सोलो ट्रिप ते मैत्रीचा खास प्रवास; 'सखे गं साजणी'चा धम्माल टीझर रिलीज". ABP Majha (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ चव्हाण, दिवेश (15 April 2026). "'सखे गं साजणी' ठरतोय प्रेक्षकांचा फेव्हरेट; सलग तिसऱ्या आठवड्यातही दमदार प्रदर्शन". Navarashtra (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Sakhe Ga Saajani Movie Review: A twist on the love triangle, but passable". The Times of India. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
- ↑ "Sakhe Ga Saajani Movie Review: कसा आहे सखे गं साजणी सिनेमा?". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 May 2026.