Shri Shivraj Ashtak Explained

Italic Title:no
Shri Shivraj Ashtak
Creator:Digpal Lanjekar
Years:2018–present
Soundtracks:
  • Farzand
  • Fatteshikast
  • Pawankhind
  • Sher Shivraj
  • Subhedar
  • Shivrayancha Chhava
Color:Gold
Otherlabel2:Box office
Otherdata2:Total (6 films):
129.85 crore

Shri Shivraj Ashtak is an Indian Marathi-language historical drama film series created by Digpal Lanjekar. The franchise started off with an eight-part film series written and directed by Lanjekar based on Maratha Empire.[1] [2] The first film Farzand released on 1 June 2018 and was followed by 6 films: Fatteshikast (2019), Pawankhind (2022), Sher Shivraj (2022), Subhedar (2023), Shivrayancha Chhava (2024).[3] [4] [5]

All five films starred Chinmay Mandlekar and Mrinal Kulkarni.

Feature films

FilmIndia release date Directed byScreenplay byStory byProduced by
Farzand1 June 2018Digpal LanjekarSwami Samarth Creations LLP
Fatteshikast15 November 2019Almonds Creations
Pawankhind 18 February 2022[6]
Sher Shivraj22 April 2022[7] Mumbai Movie Studios Pvt. Ltd.Raajwarasa ProductionsMulakshar Productions
Subhedar25 August 2023[8] Mulakshar ProductionsRaajwarasa ProductionsPrithviraj ProductionsRajau ProductionsParampara Productions
Shivrayancha Chhava16 February 2024[9] Malhar Picture Company
Everest Entertainment

Overview

Farzand (2018)

See main article: Farzand. The story begins with the fall of Tanaji Malusare, in capturing Kondana fort near Pune from a Mughal garrison in 1670. Three years later, when Shivaji's coronation to be held, Shivaji wishes that he is crowned only when his kingdom and his people have peace and security. Panhala fort is still under the command of a cruel general, Beshak Khan, of the Adil Shah of Bijapur, whose forces harass the peasantry. The previous attempt to capture the fort in 1666, which he had held briefly in 1660 had failed. To recapture the fort, a mission is planned and Shivaji appoints Kondaji Farzand general for the mission. Farzand picks 60 soldiers for an assault on the fort defended by the 2500-strong garrison. Bahirji Naik, the spy, and an informer Kesar helped in defeating 2500 soldiers of the enemy to win the Panhala fort in just three and half hours.

Fatteshikast (2019)

See main article: Fatteshikast. The film depicts the historical encounter between Shivaji I and the subahdar and general of the Mughal army, Shaista Khan at Lal Mahal in Pune.

Pawankhind (2022)

See main article: Pawankhind. The film depicts the historical rearguard last stand that took place on 13 July 1660 at a mountain pass in the vicinity of fort Vishalgad, near the city of Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India between the Maratha Warrior Baji Prabhu Deshpande and Siddi Masud of Adilshah Sultanate, known as Battle of Pavan Khind.

Sher Shivraj (2022)

See main article: Sher Shivraj. It is the story of great Maratha king, Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj where he defeated Afzal Khan with brilliant tactics and courages. It also focuses on psychological techniques Maharaj exhibited during the mission.[10]

Subhedar (2023)

See main article: Subhedar. Subedar Tanaji Malusare leaves Raiba's marriage and first goes to battle to conquer Kondhana fort and fights like a lion, after conquering the fort the fort is named Sinhagad.[11]

Cast and characters

Actor[12] Film
Farzand (2018)Fatteshikast (2019)Pawankhind (2022)Sher Shivraj (2022)Subhedar (2023)
Chinmay MandlekarChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Mrinal KulkarniRajmata Jijabai
Prasad OakBahirji Naik
Harish DudhadeGanoji KawleBahirji Naik
Digpal LanjekarBahirji Naik
Ankit MohanSardar Kondaji FarzandSarsenapati Yesaji KankShrimant Rayajirao Bandal
Neha JoshiKamali
Mrunmayee DeshpandeKesarKesar
Sameer DharmadhikariSardar Beshak KhanNaamdar KhanSiddi JoharKanhoji JedheShelar Mama
Ganesh YadavTanaji Malusare
Ajay PurkarMotyaji KhalekarTanaji MalusareBaji Prabhu DeshpandeTanaji Malusare
Nikhil RautKisna
Pravin TardeMartya Ramoshi
Astad KaleGundojiKartalab Khan UzbekSiddi MasudVishwas Dighe
Rishi SaxenaFatteh KhanRustam ZamanFazal KhanKubad Khan
Rajan BhiseHiroji IndulkarKanhoji Jedhe
Ganesh TidkeBudhajiSuryaji Malusare
Anup SoniShaista Khan
Vikram GaikwadSardar Chimnaji Mudgal DeshpandeNetaji Palkar
Akshay WaghmareSardar Koyaji Naik BandalPilaji Gole
Trupti ToradmalRai BaganYesubai
Ruchi SavarnSoyarabai
Prajakta MaliShrimant Bhavanibai Bandal
Surabhi BhaveMatoshri Sonai Deshpande
Bipin SurveShambu Singh JadhavraoBaji Sarjerao Jedhe
Kshitee JogBadi Begum
Dipti KetkarMatoshri Dipaiaau Bandal
Kunal DhumalSarjerao JedheKondaji Kank

Release and revenue

FilmRelease dateBudgetBox office revenue
Farzand1 June 2018Not known[13]
Fatteshikast15 November 2019[14]
Pawankhind18 February 2022[15]
Sher Shivraj22 April 2022
Subhedar25 August 2023[16] [17]
Shivrayancha Chhava17 February 2024[18] [19]
Total

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-08-17 . "ते बालगुन्हेगार ढसाढसा रडले...", दिग्पाल लांजेकरांनी सांगितला शिवराज अष्टक मालिकेबद्दलचा अनुभव; म्हणाले, "त्या मुलांनी गुन्हेगारी..." . 2024-02-14 . Loksatta . mr.
  2. Web site: टीम . एबीपी माझा वेब . एकीकडे ‘शिवराज अष्टक’, तर दुसरीकडे ‘शिवप्रताप’! ‘शेर शिवराज’ला टक्कर देणार ‘वाघनखं’ . 2024-02-14 . ABP Marathi . mr.
  3. News: 2017-11-09 . Farzand poster unveiled . 2024-02-14 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  4. News: 2019-05-02 . 'Fatteshikast': 'Farzand' fame director Digpal Lanjekar is all set to bring India's first surgical strike on the big screen . 2024-02-14 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  5. Web site: 2023-12-20 . Shivrayancha Chhava Poster Out: Marathi Actor Digpal Lanjekar Is Here To Rule Our Hearts . 2024-03-24 . News18 . en.
  6. News: 2022-01-17 . Digpal Lanjekar's 'Pawankhind' gets a new release date; to hit theatres on February 18, 2022 . 2024-02-14 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  7. News: 2021-12-24 . Digpal Lanjekar's 'Sher Shivraj Hai' to hit screens on April 29, 2022 . 2024-02-14 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  8. Web site: Jadhav . Devendra . 2023-08-15 . Subhedar: रिलीज अवघ्या ३ दिवसांवर असताना सुभेदारची रिलीज डेट पुन्हा बदलली, आता या तारखेला होणार प्रदर्शित . 2024-02-14 . Marathi News . mr.
  9. Web site: 2024-02-17 . जय शिवराय! 'शिवरायांचा छावा'ने रिलीजच्या पहिल्या दिवशीच जमवला कोट्यवधींचा गल्ला . 2024-05-13 . ABP Majha . mr.
  10. Web site: टीम . एबीपी माझा वेब . 2022-03-28 . Sher Shivraj New Poster : ‘जावळीच्या जंगलाचा राजा एकच...!’, ‘शेर शिवराज’चे जबरदस्त पोस्टर प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला . 2024-02-14 . marathi.abplive.com . mr.
  11. News: 2022-10-13 . 'Subhedar': Digpal Lanjekar announces his next series on 'Subhedar Tanaji Malusare' . 2024-02-14 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  12. Web site: 2019-10-06 . स्वराज्यातील स्त्रीशक्ती शत्रूला देणार 'फत्तेशिकस्त' . 2024-02-14 . News18 लोकमत . mr.
  13. Web site: सुभेदार सिनेमाचं टायमिंग चुकलं, आता पर्यंतची कमाई किती? पावनखिंडनं मोडला होता रेकॉर्ड . 2024-02-16 . Maharashtra Times . mr.
  14. Web site: 2019-11-23 . आतापर्यंत ‘फत्तेशिकस्त’ सिनेमाने केली इतक्या कोटींची कमाई . 2024-02-16 . Lokmat . mr.
  15. Web site: Ved box office collection day 3: Riteish Deshmukh film sees fourth-highest opening weekend by Marathi film ever . 2024-02-16 . DNA India . en.
  16. Web site: भव्यदिव्य सुभेदार सिनेमाची कोट्यवधींची कमाई, पण बजेटचा आकडा वाचून वाटेल आश्चर्य . 2024-03-24 . Maharashtra Times . mr.
  17. Web site: 2024-02-02 . Box Office 2023: Punjabi films grossed Rs. 235 crores, Marathi films grossed Rs. 201 crores, Bengali films grossed Rs. 66 crores in 2023 . 2024-02-23 . . en.
  18. Web site: Shivrayancha Chhava: सहा दिवसांत सिनेमाची कोट्यवधींची कमाई,लवकरच पार करणार बजेटचा आकडा . 2024-03-24 . Maharashtra Times . mr.
  19. Web site: 2024-03-08 . Shivrayancha Chhava Day 21 Box Office Collection And Budget . 2024-03-24 . en-US.