Redu[1] (also called The Radio) is a 2018 Marathi-Malvani language Indian film directed by Sagar Chhaya Vanjari[2] and produced by Navalkishor Sarda and Vidhi Kasliwal.[3] The film stars Shashank Shende and Chhaya Kadam in lead roles. A Landmarc Films Presentation and a Naval Films Production in association with Blink Motion Pictures, Redu was released in theatres on 18 May 2018 after a successful run in National & International Film Festivals.
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| Directed by | Sagar Chhaya Vanjari |
| Written by | Sanjay Navgire |
| Produced by | Vidhi Kasliwal Navalkishor Sarda |
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| Cinematography | Mangesh Gadekar |
| Edited by | Sagar Chhaya Vanjari |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Languages | Marathi-Malvani with English Subtitles |
Plot edit
Redu is the story of Tatu and his family living in a humble village in Konkan, set in the early 1970s. Tatu a short-tempered, irate middle-aged simpleton, is fascinated and curious to see a ‘redu’, a small portable radio, for the first time in his life.
Serendipitous circumstances allow him to possess a ‘redu’ himself. The gadget makes his ordinary life full of excitement and fun. And the people in his village start looking at him in a different light once he possesses this marvel of an innovation. It ups his common status to a special one. And Tatu gets very attached to this ‘redu’, the newest member of his family, and everything it brings with it. But nothing lasts forever ... a sudden loss of his prized possession leaves Tatu disheartened and dejected. Refusing to accept this altered reality, Tatu embarks on a quest to reclaim what once belonged to him. Redu is a humorous bittersweet story of one man's life, love, values, and his will to go on despite the odds, set against the spectacular backdrop of rural Konkan.
Cast edit
- Shashank Shende as Tatu
- Chhaya Kadam as Chhaya
- Gauri Konge as Suman
- Vinamra Bhabal as Baban
- Runmayi Supal as Saru
Soundtrack edit
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| Soundtrack album by Vijay Narayan Gavande | |
| Released | May 2018 |
| Genre | Film soundtrack |
| Length | 12:18 |
| Label | Landmarc Films |
The songs were composed by Vijay Narayan Gavande with lyrics by Guru Thakur and Vijay Narayan Gavande himself.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Lyricist | Length |
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| 1 | "Dewak Kalaji Re"[4] | Ajay Gogawale | Guru Thakur | 4:51 |
| 2 | "Karkarta Kawlo"[5] | Amita Ghugari, Pravin Kumar | Vijay Narayan Gavande | 4:29 |
| 3 | "Kukur Kukur" (Malvan Express) | Manish Rajgire | Guru Thakur | 2:58 |
Critical reception edit
Mihir Bhanage of The Times of India gave the film a 3.5 out of 5 ratings, saying that Redu warms up with a light-hearted approach and gradually develops into an emotionally rewarding experience. Though the film is in Malvani, the language doesn't act as a barrier. This one is definitely worth a watch.[6][7]
Just a couple of weeks prior to its release, Redu won Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor and 4 more Maharashtra State Awards.[8]
References edit
- ^ Do you know the meaning of Redu?
- ^ "Sagar Vanjari is a popular Director. Latest movie which Sagar Vanjari has directed is Redu". The Times of India. 3 January 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ Vidhi Kasliwal is a popular Director and Producer
- ^ ‘देवाक काळजी रे’ song launch with the release of the Malvani language
- ^ ‘रेडू’ चा ‘करकरता कावळो
- ^ Film Review - Yehova Konkan 'Redo!
- ^ Redu review: Entertaining tale of loss with fine acting, visuals
- ^ Movie Review: Redu - A simple, pretty story of a couple living in Konkan
