Hoy Maharaja is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language comedy-drama film directed by Shailesh Shetty and produced by LMS Films Private Limited. The film stars Prathamesh Parab, Sandeep Pathak, Ankita Landepatil, Abhijit Chavan, Samir Choughule.[1][2][3]

Hoy Maharaja
Theatrical release poster
Directed byShailesh Shetty
Written bySanchit Bedre
Produced byMahesh Shetty
Lalita Shetty
Ajesh Shetty
Mohsin Khan
Starring
CinematographyVasudeo Rane
Edited byNilesh Navnath Gavand
Music byChinar–Mahesh
Production
company
LMS Films Private Limited
Distributed byCinépolis
Release date
Running time
142 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi

Cast

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Marketing

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The trailer was released on 23 May 2024.[6][7]

Release

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The film was theatrically released on 31 May 2024 in all over Maharashtra.[8]

Reception

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Kalpeshraj Kubal of Maharashtra Times rated 3 stars out of 5 stars, he suggests that the film will appeal to a specific audience, and they highlight elements such as the music by Chinar–Mahesh, Savani Ravindra's songs, dancing sequences, and the talents of the comedians as contributing positively to the movie.[9] Jyoti Venkatesh of Cine Blitz also gave 3 stars out of 5 stars, she points out some weaknesses in Sanchit Bedre's storytelling in the film and opinioned that the story lacks entertainment and engagement, possibly due to the introduction of too many characters, which can be exhausting for the viewers. However, they mention that despite these flaws, the screenplay is deemed average. Overall, the reviewer seems to be conveying that while there are some shortcomings in the storytelling aspect, the screenplay holds up to a certain extent.[10]

Soundtrack

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Track listing
No.TitleSinger (s)Length
1."Kahitari De Ishara"Harshwardhan Wavare2:48
2."Ka Mann Vede"Hrishikesh Ranade & Savani Ravindra4:33

References

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  1. ^ "Prathamesh Parab : प्रथमेश परब म्हणाला, 'होय महाराजा'...; गुढी पाडव्याच्या शुभ मुहूर्तावर विनोदी चित्रपटाची घोषणा". ABP Majha. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  2. ^ "Hoy Maharaja". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Hoy Maharaja Trailer: कॉमेडी चित्रपट 'होय महाराजा'चा ट्रेलर रिलीज, प्रथमेश परब, अभिजीत चव्हाण आणि संदिप पाठक प्रमुख भूमिकेत". Latestly (in Marathi). 24 May 2024. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  4. ^ "प्रथमेश परबचा 'होय महाराजा' लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला, मराठी विनोदवीरांची चित्रपटात मांदियाळी'". Lokmat (in Marathi). 9 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  5. ^ "अभिनेता प्रथमेश परब म्हणतोय 'होय महाराजा', काय आहे नेमकी भानगड? सोशल मीडिया पोस्ट व्हायरल". Hindustan Times (in Marathi). 9 April 2024. Retrieved 9 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Hoy Maharaja - Official Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  7. ^ "'होय महाराजा' चित्रपटाचा लक्षवेधी ट्रेलर प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला". Zee News (in Marathi). Retrieved 23 May 2024.
  8. ^ "'Hoy Maharaja': Prathamesh Parab and Ankita Lande starrer to hit screens on May 31; teaser out!". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Hoy Maharaja Movie Review: विनोदवीरांचं प्रदीर्घ प्रहसन! कसा आहे 'होय महाराजा' सिनेमा?". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 2 June 2024.
  10. ^ "Hoy Maharaja is a delightful and contemporary Marathi comedy that is a nice blend of laughter, emotions, and suspense". Cine Blitz. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
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