“Sairat” is a Marathi language romantic drama film released in 2016 directed by Nagraj Manjule. The film revolves around the love story of Parshya and Archi, two teenagers from different castes in rural Maharashtra.
Parshya, a low-caste boy, falls in love with Archi, a high-caste girl. Their love story is challenged by societal norms and customs, leading to severe consequences for both of them. The film depicts the harsh realities of caste discrimination and honor killings prevalent in rural India.
The film was critically acclaimed and received numerous awards. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi and was selected as India’s official entry for the 2016 Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category. It also won six Filmfare Awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress.
The performances of the lead actors, Akash Thosar and Rinku Rajguru, were highly appreciated, and the film’s music composed by Ajay-Atul became popular. Overall, “Sairat” is considered one of the best Marathi films ever made, and its success helped bring attention to the Marathi film industry.
| Directed by | Nagraj Manjule |
|---|---|
| Produced by | Nittin Keni Nikhil Sane Nagraj Manjule |
| Written by | Nagraj Manjule Bharat Manjule |
| Starring | Akash Thosar, Rinku Rajguru, |
| Music by | Ajay−Atul |
| Cinematography | Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti |
| Edited by | Kutub Inamdar |
| Production companies |
Zee Studios Aatpat Production Essel Vision Productions |
| Distributed by | Zee Studios |
| Release date | 29 April 2016 |
| Running time | 174 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Budget | ₹4 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹110 crore |
