15 August (2019 film)

15 August
Film poster
Directed bySwapnaneel Jaykar
Produced byMadhuri Dixit
Starring
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • 29 March 2019 (2019-03-29)
Running time
124 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi

15 August is a 2019 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Swapnaneel Jaykar and produced by Madhuri Dixit. The film features Rahul Pethe, Mrinmayee Deshpande and Adinath Kothare in the lead roles.[1][2][3]

The film was released on 29 March 2019 on Netflix.

Plot

In Mumbai,[4] a crazy accident sets in motion a love story between Raju and Jui on India's Independence Day.[5][6] Also, the residents of the chawl where the action takes place unite to help a little boy in trouble.[7]

Cast

Release

The reception of Bucket List, in which Dixit appeared, prompted her to make a film in Marathi language. Instead of opening the movie in theaters, 15 August was shown to Netflix, who liked the idea.[8] It was released on 29 March 2019.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Madhuri Dixit kicks off her first Marathi production 15th August". Bollywood Hungama. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 24 February 2019.
  2. ^ "15 August review: This Netflix film is a timely, eccentric exploration of the meaning of 'freedom'". Firstpost. 28 March 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  3. ^ "15 August Movie Review: Madhuri Dixit-Produced Netflix Film Could Do With More Spark". NDTV. Retrieved 4 July 2019.
  4. ^ Newby, Nicole (28 May 2019). "Netflix's '15 August' Is Endearing But Not Quite Satisfying". The Quint. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  5. ^ Shah, Karan (29 March 2019). "15 August Review: Madhuri Dixit's Netflix production will leave you with a sweet smile". Cine Blitz. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  6. ^ Sampada, Sharma (30 March 2019). "15 August movie review: The Madhuri Dixit production's strength is its simplicity". The Indian Express. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  7. ^ "Stream It Or Skip It: '15 August' on Netflix, An Indian Comedy in Which a Boy Gets His Hand Stuck in a Hole". Decider. 2 April 2019. Retrieved 10 July 2019.
  8. ^ Raman, Sruthi (29 March 2019). "'Back to my roots': Madhuri Dixit on producing Marathi film '15 August'". Scroll.in. Retrieved 6 August 2019.
  9. ^ 15 August. Netflix.


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