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Like Aani Subscribe
Director:Abhishek Merukar
Cinematography:Gaurav Kulkarni
Editing:Aniket Kale
Music:Score:
Suyash Kelkar
Songs:
Amitraj
Suyash Kelkar
Distributor:Panorama Studios
Released: (Singapore)
(India)
Runtime:142 minutes
Country:India
Language:Marathi

Like Aani Subscribe is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language suspense thriller film written and directed by Abhishek Merurkar, and produced by Merukar and Nitin Vaidya under the banners of Abhishek Merukar Productions and Nitin Vaidya Productions.[1] [2] The film stars Amey Wagh, Amruta Khanvilkar and Jui Bhagwat (in her film debut) in the lead roles, while Vitthal Kale, Shubhankar Tawde and Pushkaraj Chirputkar plays pivotal roles.[3] [4] The story follows a youth-centric narrative set in the world of social media, where a vlogger accidentally captures a dead body on camera, leading to a chain of events that entangles other characters as they seek to uncover the truth behind the incident.[5]

The film premiered in Singapore on 13 October 2024, before its theatrical release in India on 18 October 2024.[6] [7] Upon release the film received favourable views from the critics and audience, especially for its plot, performances and direction.[8]

Cast

Production

Like Aani Subscribe was officially announced on 15 July 2024, with the release of a short video featuring the tagline, "Are you searching... Who is Rohit Chauhan?"[13] This film marks Jui Bhagwat's big screen debut; she previously appeared in the Marathi show Tumchi Mulgi Kay Karte? Additionally, dancer Gautami Patil has also featured in an item song.[14] [15]

Director Merukar drew inspiration from a strange story he had come across on Twitter, which led him to begin working on the script in 2021. Discussing the film's genre, he remarked, "As a viewer, I felt that filmmakers were not delivering good films, especially when the audience is so knowledgeable, and the actors are incredibly talented." Speaking about the casting, Merukar shared that Bhagwat was chosen through auditions, Wagh was his first choice for the film, and regarding Amruta Khanvilkar, he expressed that her potential had not been fully utilized by filmmakers in the past, so she was selected based on the specific criteria he envisioned for the role.[16] As for Patil's song, several names were considered, but she was ultimately chosen due to her strong fan base. Wagh revealed that rehearsals for the song were completed within four days; he took three and a half days, while Patil only needed half a day to rehearse.[17] [18]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack for the film is composed by Amitraj and Suyash Kelkar, with Kelkar also scoring the background music.[19] The first single, titled "Limbu Firawala," featuring Wagh and Patil, was released on 8 September 2024.[20] The second song, centered around a youth-oriented theme, was released on 24 September 2024.[21]

Marketing and release

The poster featuring the three main leads was unveiled on 26 August 2024, along with the announcement of the release date. The poster showcased a selfie of the trio, highlighting a stark contrast between their cheerful poses and their real facial expressions.[22] [23] A short teaser, lasting less than a minute, was released on 12 September.[24] On 3 October, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Ghatasthapana (the first day of Navratri), the makers launched the film's trailer.[25] [26] An extended trailer followed on 14 October 2024. Prior to that, the film had its premiere on 13 October in Singapore, where it received an overwhelming response from the audience.[27] [28]

Reception

Sameer Ahire of Movie Talkies rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, commending its unpredictable twist, strong performances, and social commentary. He noted, "Jui shines in the emotional Instagram Live scene, and Amruta impresses in her mature role. The second half picks up with a clever twist, but the first half's pacing and forced subplots could have been tighter." Despite some flaws, he regarded the film as a rare and refreshing thriller in Marathi cinema.[29] Santosh Bhingarde of E-Sakal gave Like Aani Subscribe 3.5 stars out of 5, describing it as a "well woven story" and added, "Merukar has given good turns and twists while presenting the story which makes the film engaging till the end."[30] Saurabh More of itsMajja.com also praised the film, acknowledging its slow first half but noting that it gained momentum after the interval. "Wagh easefully painted the dual roles, Khanvilkar does justice to her character and Bhagwat also impresses in her debut," he remarked. Regarding the direction, he commented, "Merukar’s has done a good job in portraying the reality of social media," while giving the film 3 stars.[31] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in critized the film's length, writing that "..too much time is spent on setting up scenes and elaborating on the already obvious. The first-film jitters includes some grace notes. The dark humour lands on target, as do the performances."[32]

Kalpeshraj Kubal of Maharashtra Times rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, appreciating its screenwriting, performances, direction, and cinematography. He noted, "The movie has successfully tried to show the dark side behind the glittering world of social media," concluding that "The plot of everyday life and the good acting of the actors make the movie really attract attention."[33] Sanjay Ghavre of Lokmat Filmy also rated the film 3 stars out of 5, praising the dramatic twists that heighten the excitement and remarked, "Abhishek's success as a writer is that even though the murderer is always in front of his eyes, he is not suspected."[34] Reshma Raikwar of Loksatta described the film as a "fresh and innovative story," stating, "When a completely new story is constructed and presented to the audience in the form of a film, keeping in touch with today's times and with reference to things related to daily life, its uniqueness is definitely noticeable."[35] Saurav Mahind of Urbanly, gave 2.5 out of 5 stars, commenting that "while the plot twist adds intrigue but lacks a strong impact, leaving some questions unanswered."[36]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gaikwad . Tejashree . 2024-08-26 . Like ani Subscribe: 'या' दिवशी उलगडणार ‘लाईक आणि सबस्क्राईब’चे रहस्य, आहे हटके कथा . 2024-09-18 . marathi.freepressjournal.in . mr . 18 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240918145701/https://marathi.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/amruta-khanvilkar-amey-wagh-upcoming-movie-like-ani-subscribe-release-on-18-october . live .
  2. Web site: 2024-09-17 . Like ani Subscribe Marathi Movie : Ameya Wagh टीमसह बाप्पाकडे, मराठीतला वेगळा प्रयोग घेऊन दाखल N18V . 2024-09-18 . lokmat.news18.com . mr . 18 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240918145700/https://lokmat.news18.com/videos/video/like-ani-subscribe-marathi-movie-ameya-wagh-team-with-bappa-entered-with-a-different-experiment-in-marathi-n18v-990272.html . live .
  3. Web site: Navarashtra . 2024-08-31 . 'लाईक आणि सबस्क्राईब'मधून जुई भागवतचे रुपेरी पडद्यावर पदार्पण, १८ ॲाक्टोबरला उलगडणार अनोखं रहस्य . 2024-09-18 . Navarashtra . mr . 18 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240918145702/https://www.navarashtra.com/movies/jui-bhagwat-debuts-on-film-industry-with-like-and-subscribe-marathi-movie-616212.html . live .
  4. Web site: KalakrutiMedia . Team . 2024-08-26 . १८ ॲाक्टोबरला उलगडणार ‘लाईक आणि सबस्क्राईब’चे रहस्य . 2024-09-18 . Kalakruti Media . en-US . 18 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240918151208/https://kalakrutimedia.com/the-secret-of-like-ani-subscrib-marathi-movie-will-be-revealed-on-october-18-info/ . live .
  5. News: 2024-10-03 . Trailer of Like and Subscribe piques audiences' curiosity . 2024-10-06 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  6. Web site: 2024-09-21 . Like आणि Subscribe चा थ्रीलर टीझर प्रदर्शित, अमेय वाघ व अमृता खानविलकरच्या भूमिकेची चर्चा, मर्डर मिस्ट्री उलगडणार Like Aani Subscribe Teaser . 2024-09-24 . mr-IN . 24 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240924164332/https://marathi.itsmajja.com/amey-wagh-jui-bhagwat-and-amruta-khanvilkar-starrer-like-aani-subscribe-marathi-movie-teaser/ . live .
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  10. Web site: Choudhary . Manasvi . 2024-09-15 . Like And Subscribe Movie:पाऊस, मातीचा सुगंध अन् गणरायाचं स्वागत; शुभंकरने सांगितला कोकणातल्या गणेशोत्सवाचा खास अनुभव . 2024-09-18 . Marathi News Saam TV . mr . 18 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240918145700/https://saamtv.esakal.com/entertainment/amey-wagh-and-shubhankar-tawde-shared-old-memories-of-ganpati-festival-saam-tv-interview-msc01 . live .
  11. Web site: Karale . Neelam . 2024-10-05 . Gautami Patil's Star Power: Amey Wagh Explains Her Role in 'Like Aani Subscribe . 2024-10-06 . The Bridge Chronicle . en.
  12. Web site: जाधव . अपूर्वा . 2024-10-04 . 'गौतमी पाटीलपेक्षा दुसरा चांगला पर्याय महाराष्ट्रात नाही', मराठी अभिनेत्याचं वक्तव्य चर्चेत . 2024-10-06 . marathi.abplive.com . mr . 7 October 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241007101856/https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/amey-wagh-reaction-on-gautami-patil-said-there-is-no-good-option-than-gautami-patil-for-maharashtra-entertainment-news-in-marathi-1317103 . live .
  13. Web site: 2024-08-26 . मुहूर्त ठरला! अमृता खानविलकरचा आगामी चित्रपट 'या' तारखेला प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला . 2024-09-18 . Loksatta . mr.
  14. Web site: पावनाक . स्नेहल . 2024-09-08 . गौतमी पाटीलनं 'लिंबू फिरवला', नव्या गाण्यांची चाहत्यांना भुरळ; वैशाली सामंतच्या आवाजात नवं गाणं . 2024-09-18 . marathi.abplive.com . mr . 18 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240918160120/https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/gautami-patil-new-song-limbu-firawla-like-aani-subscribe-movie-amey-wagh-jui-bhagwat-trending-marathi-news-1311595 . live .
  15. Web site: 'तिच्या शोला जशी गर्दी असते तशी मराठी सिनेमांना...' गौतमी पाटीलबद्दल अमेय वाघचं मोठं वक्तव्य . 2024-10-06 . Maharashtra Times . mr . 5 October 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241005024953/https://marathi.indiatimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/ameya-wagh-talk-about-why-gautami-patil-in-like-and-subscribe-movie-item-song/articleshow/113938377.cms . live .
  16. Web site: 2024-09-24 . मराठीतील तगडी स्टारकास्ट, गौतमी पाटीलचं गाणं अन्…; Like आणि Subscribeच्या दिग्दर्शकांनी सांगितला संपूर्ण प्रवास Like Aani Subscribe Writer-Director Abhishek Merukar . 2024-09-24 . mr-IN . 24 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240924164332/https://marathi.itsmajja.com/like-and-subscribe-marathi-movie-writer-director-abhishek-merukar-shared-his-experience-about-journey/ . live .
  17. Web site: Maskar . Shreya . 2024-10-17 . Amey Wagh : सबसे कातील गौतमी पाटीलसोबत बेफाम होऊन नाचला, अमेय वाघनं सांगिताल खास अनुभव! . 2024-10-17 . Marathi News Saam TV . mr.
  18. Web site: 2024-10-16 . गौतमी पाटीलबरोबर डान्स करण्याचा अनुभव कसा होता? अमेय वाघ म्हणाला, "चाहत्यांच्या वतीने मी…" . 2024-10-17 . Loksatta . mr.
  19. Web site: Borade . Aarti Vilas . Gautami Patil: गौतमी पाटीलने केले अमेय वाघला किस! 'लाईक आणि सबस्क्राईब'मधील गाणे पाहिलेत का? . 2024-09-18 . Hindustan Times Marathi . mr . 18 September 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240918145700/https://marathi.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/gautami-patil-dance-with-amey-wagh-in-like-and-subscribe-upcoming-marathi-movie-141725779682950.html . live .
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  34. Web site: Ghavare . Sanjay . 2024-10-18 . अखेरपर्यंत खिळवून ठेवणारी मर्डर मिस्ट्री, कसा आहे अमेय वाघ-अमृता खानविलकरचा 'लाईक आणि सबस्क्राईब'? . 2024-10-19 . Lokmat . mr.
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