Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor Explained

Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor
Native Name:
Director:Aditya Ingale
Producer:Nitin Prakash Vaidya
Vaishali Viraj Londhe
Nikhil Varadkar
Sandeep Deshpande
Screenplay:Vivek Bele
Based On:Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor (play)
Starring:Subodh Bhave
Atul Parchure
Anand Ingale
Umesh Kamat
Mukta Barve
Madhura Welankar
Shruti Marathe
Music:Ajit Parab, Agnel Roman
Cinematography:Amol Salunke
Editing:Pravin Jahagirdar
Studio:Mrudgandh Films LLP
Distributor:Nitin Vaidya Productions
Runtime:125 minutes
Country:India
Language:Marathi

Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor is an Indian Marathi-language comedy drama film based on a play by the same name.[1] [2] Directed by Aditya Ingale, the film features an ensemble cast of Subodh Bhave, Atul Parchure, Anand Ingale, Umesh Kamat, Mukta Barve, Madhura Welankar Satam and Shruti Marathe.[3] [4] The plot revolves around seven friends who have been together for about 25 years and meet again in their forties.

The film was released on 29 March 2024, with positive reviews.[5]

Plot

There are three married couples and one bachelor who are all friends. Parag works as an executive and his wife, Aditi, is a boutique owner and fashion designer. Sumitra is a homemaker, while her husband works as a radiologist. Varun is a physics professor, and his wife, Shalaka, teaches chemistry. Abhishek is an unmarried artist. They all attend a party at the doctor's farmhouse, but an unexpected event prompts them to leave early. During the party, the lights go out, and everyone hears the sound of a kiss followed by a slap. It becomes clear that someone in their group forcefully kissed someone else, resulting in a slap in return. The story revolves around uncovering who was involved in this incident, exploring various possibilities and scenarios.

Cast

Production

The original Marathi play Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor was also written by Vivek Bele, although it was directed by Ajit Bhure. Varun is played by actor Anand Ingale, who was also in the original play.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ajit Parab and Agnel Roman, while the background score was done by Roman.[7]

Release and marketing

The film was officially announced on 22 February 2024, along with the release date.[8] It was announced with a teaser featuring all the lead actors holding a black board on which their names, crimes, and ages were displayed.[9] [10] The poster was dropped on 28 February 2024, and the artists' weird, inquiring expressions suggest that something is wrong.[11] The teaser was dropped during the second week of March, followed by the first song.[12] [13] On 18 March 2024, the official trailer was released.[14]

After a successful week in theaters, the film was impacted by online piracy as it became available on pirate sites and illicit movie streaming services.[15]

Reception

Kalpesh Raj Kubal of The Times of India rated it 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Alibaba Ani Chalishitale Chor promises is an engaging watch. With relatability and humour, the film also touches upon issues like suppressed desires, extramarital affairs, jealousy and more."[16] Keerti Kadam for CineBuster praised the screenplay, dialogue and performance, while saying, "The 'suspense' around the kiss and the slap is built successfully without giving away anything till the climax," giving 3.5 out of 5 stars.[17] Cine Blitz critic Jyothi Venkatesh gave 3 out of 5 stars and noted, "What is interesting about the film is that though it is verbose to a large extent, and extremely dialogue-heavy as it has been adapted from the stage, where visual representations take centre stage, dealing with the way the director has tackled the intertwined relations, midlife crisis etc, the story is as relevant as it was when it was first executed on stage."

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'अलीबाबा आणि 'चाळीशी'तले चोर'चा उत्कंठावर्धक ट्रेलर भेटीला . 2024-03-27 . www.mahamtb.com . mr.
  2. Web site: 'अलीबाबा आणि चाळीशी'तले चोर'च्या माध्यमांतरावर आनंद इंगळे म्हणतात... . 2024-03-27 . www.mahamtb.com . mr.
  3. Web site: Updated . CineBuster Online . 2024-02-22 . 'Alibaba ani Chalishitale Chor' to hit theatres on March 29th! Latest News, Breaking News, National News, World News, India News, Bollywood News, Business News, Politics News, Sports News, Entertainment News - CineBuster . 2024-03-27 . en-US.
  4. Web site: Borade . Aarti Vilas . Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor: चाळीशीतल्या "क्राय"सिसची धम्माल कॉमेडी; "अलीबाबा आणि चाळीशीतले चोर"चा टीझर प्रदर्शित . 2024-03-27 . Hindustan Times Marathi . mr.
  5. Web site: Wagh . Gajanan . 2024-02-22 . 'Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor' to release on 29th March . 2024-03-27 . en-US.
  6. Web site: "इंडस्ट्रीत खरेपणा कमी उरलाय", असं का म्हणाली मधुरा वेलणकर? . 2024-03-27 . www.mahamtb.com . mr.
  7. Web site: Navarashtra . 2024-03-08 . Alibaba Ani Chalishitale Chor Teaser आता उलगडणार रहस्य.... मजेशीर आणि धमाकेदार 'अलीबाबा आणि 'चाळीशी'तले चोर'चा टिझर प्रदर्शित! Navarashtra (नवराष्ट्र) . 2024-03-27 . Navarashtra . mr.
  8. Web site: कोण आहेत हे अलीबाबा आणि 'चाळीशी'तले चोर' ? तगडी स्टारकास्ट, विनोदी सिनेमाचं पोस्टर चर्चेत . 2024-03-27 . Maharashtra Times . mr.
  9. Web site: 2024-02-22 . subodh bhave umesh kamat mukta barve upcoming marathi movie alibaba ani chalishitale chor release on 29 march . 2024-03-27 . Loksatta . mr.
  10. Web site: डेस्क . एबीपी माझा एंटरटेनमेंट . 2024-02-23 . येतायत अलीबाबा आणि 'चाळीशी'तले चोर! नेमकं प्रकरण काय? . 2024-03-27 . marathi.abplive.com . mr.
  11. Web site: More . Priya . 2024-02-28 . Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor: 'अलीबाबा आणि 'चाळीशी'तले चोर' यांचा नेमका गुन्हा काय, या चोरांमधला अलीबाबा कोण? . 2024-03-27 . Saam TV Marathi News साम टीव्ही . mr.
  12. Web site: मजेशीर रहस्ये दडलेला 'अलीबाबा आणि 'चाळीशी'तले चोर'चा टीझर प्रदर्शित . 2024-03-27 . Maharashtra Times . mr.
  13. Web site: 'अलीबाबा आणि 'चाळीशी'तले चोर'मधलं भन्नाट गाणं प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला, या दिवशी प्रदर्शित होणार सिनेमा . 2024-03-27 . Maharashtra Times . mr.
  14. Web site: 2024-03-18 . 'चाळीशी'तल्या यंगस्टर्सची धमाल अन् 'तो' एक ट्विस्ट, 'अलीबाबा आणि 'चाळीशी'तले चोर'चा अंर्तमुख करणारा ट्रेलर marathi movie alibaba ani chalishitale chor trailer out watch video . 2024-03-27 . Loksatta . mr.
  15. Web site: Bodke . Chetan . 2024-04-05 . 'अलीबाबा आणि चाळीशीतले चोर' चित्रपट पायरसीचा शिकार, कलाकारांनी Video शेअर करत प्रेक्षकांकडे केली विनंती . 2024-04-07 . Saam Marathi News . mr.
  16. News: Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor Movie Review : Relatable and humourous, with a stellar cast . 2024-03-31 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  17. Web site: 2024-03-29 . Review : Alibaba Ani Chalishitale Chor : A curious case of a Kiss! . 2024-03-31 . CineBuster . en-US.