Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey is an Indian Marathi language film directed by Vihan Suryavanshi and produced by Mannan Shaah under the banner of ACE Entertainment.[2] The film stars Karan Parab, Kunal Shukla, Aayushi Bhave, Sana Prabhu, Mugdha Chaphekar and Hemal Ingle.[3][4] The film was released on 16 September 2022.[5]

Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey
Theatrical release poster
Marathiरूप नगर के चीते
Directed byVihan Suryavanshi
Written byVihan Suryavanshi
Kartik Krishnan
Screenplay byVihan Suryavanshi & Kartik Krishnan
Produced byMannan Shaah
StarringKaran Parab
Kunal Shukla
Aayushi Bhave
Sana Prabhu
Mugdha Chaphekar
Hemal Ingle
Ajit Pawar
CinematographySantosh Reddy
Edited byGorakshnath Khande
Music byMujeeb Majeed
Production
company
ACE Entertainment
Distributed byAA Films
Release date
  • 16 September 2022 (2022-09-16)
Running time
169 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi
Box officeest.₹3.72 crore[1]

Synopsis

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It depicts the journey of two childhood friends and their contrasting lives in two different cities after an incident. It presents some neglected aspects of friendship that have never been explored before.[6]

Cast

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  • Karan Parab as Akhil
  • Kunal Shukla as Girish
  • Hemal Ingle as Devika
  • Aayushi Bhave as Maya
  • Mugdha Chaphekar as Kshipra
  • Sana Prabhu as Rati
  • Akshay Kelkar as Sarang
  • Saorabh Rajnish Choughule as Jagan
  • Onkar Bhojane as Professor
  • Rajit Kapur as Jatin
  • Tanvika Parlikar as Smita
  • Ajit Pawar

Production and marketing

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A news report published by The Indian Express in December 2013 suggests that the film was announced back in 2013.[7] The film's title is derived from a popular dialogue, 'Hum Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey Hain, Shikaar Par Hi Jeete Hain', of a 1990s Bollywood movie.[2] It was announced as a Marathi-language film by its producer Mannan Shaah by sharing the film's motion poster on Instagram in January 2021.[citation needed] The shooting of the film was started in February 2021.[8] The film was also shot in Pune, Maharashtra and Bangalore, Karnataka.[9][10]

The first teaser of the film was released on YouTube in July 2022. The film's trailer was released on 2 September 2022, in YouTube.[11] It is released on 16 September 2022.[5]

Soundtrack

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Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey
Soundtrack album by
Released2022 (2022)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length22:40
LanguageMarathi
LabelZee Music Company
ProducerMannan Shaah

The film score is composed by Mujeeb Majeed while the songs featured in the film are composed by Mannan Shaah and Shaan Rahman, lyrics by Jai Atre and songs sung by Adarsh Shinde, Saurabh Salunke, Gowry Lekshmi, Narayani Gopan, Shaan Rahman and Sunidhi Chauhan.[12]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Houn Jau De"Jai AtreAdarsh Shinde, Saurabh Salunke5:04
2."Mudda Asa"Jai AtreGowry Lekshmi, Narayani Gopan4:20
3."Takladu"Jai AtreNarayani Gopan4:01
4."Thambli Kashi Kahani"Jai AtreSunidhi Chauhan3:51
5."Houn Zaau De (reprise version)"Jai AtreAdarsh Shinde5:08
Total length:22:40

Reception

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Critical reception

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Sanjay Ghavare of Marathi newspaper Lokmat praises the performance of actors, cinematography and eye-catching locations of the film. The film's writing and direction were also praised.[13] Anub George of The Times of India gave it 3.5 out of 5 stars, calling the film ‘surprises you with its nuanced approach toward storytelling.’[14] The film was rated 2.5 out of 5 by Jaydeep Pathakji, a film critic who writes for newspaper Maharashtra Times.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey Box Office Collection". Box Office Business. Archived from the original on 31 October 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Vihan Suryavanshi's 'Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey' to go on floors in February 2021". The Times of India. 18 January 2021. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 18 September 2022.
  3. ^ Borade, Aarti Vilas (30 July 2022). "Rup Nagar Ke Chite: 'रूप नगर के चीते'मधून उलगडणार मैत्रीचे नवे पैलू (A new aspect of friendship will unfold from Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey)" (in Marathi). Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  4. ^ Venkatesh, Jyothi (1 August 2022). "Watch The glamour of the four In 'Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey'". Bollyy. Archived from the original on 2 August 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  5. ^ a b Jha, Lata (9 August 2022). "New Marathi film 'Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey' to release on 16 September". Livemint. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  6. ^ "Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey : मैत्रीच्या बंधाची अनोखी गोष्ट उलगडणार; बहुचर्चित 'रूप नगर के चीते'चा ट्रेलर रिलीज". ABP Majha. 2 September 2022. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  7. ^ Khanzada, Farida (20 December 2013). "Vipul Shah's next Roop Nagar Ke Cheeteh". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 15 July 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  8. ^ "Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey Goes On Floors In Pune". FilmiBeat. 23 February 2021. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  9. ^ "Vihan Suryavanshi's 'Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey' final shooting schedule begins in Pune and Bengaluru". The Times of India. 11 August 2021. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  10. ^ "'रूप नगर के चीते' चित्रपटाचे चित्रीकरण अंतिम टप्प्यात!" (in Marathi). Loksatta. 11 August 2021. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  11. ^ "'रुप नगर के चीते' चित्रपटाचा ट्रेलर प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला" (in Marathi). Navarashtra. 2 September 2022. Archived from the original on 15 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  12. ^ "Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Bollywood Hungama. 2022. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  13. ^ Ghavare, Sanjay (16 September 2022). "रिलीज झालाय नवा मराठी सिनेमा 'रुपनगर के चीते', वाचा रिव्ह्यू" (in Marathi). Lokmat. Archived from the original on 20 September 2022. Retrieved 16 September 2022.
  14. ^ George, Anub (17 September 2022). "Roop Nagar Ke Cheetey Movie Review : The film surprises you with its nuanced approach". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 18 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
  15. ^ Pathakji, Jaydeep (16 September 2022). "सिनेरिव्ह्यू: रूप नगर के चीते" (in Marathi). Maharashtra Times. Archived from the original on 17 September 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.
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