Takatak 2 Explained

Takatak 2
Director:Milind Kavde
Producer:Om Prakash Bhatt
Naresh Choudhary
Aditya Joshi
Cinematography:Hazrat Sheikh Wali
Editing:Guru Patil
Music:Varun Likhte
Studio:Reliance Entertainment
Purple Bull Entertainment
Country:India
Language:Marathi

Takatak 2 is a 2022 Indian Marathi-language romantic comedy film directed by Milind Kavde. It is the sequel for the 2019 film Takatak.[1] The film stars Prathamesh Parab, Akshay Kelkar, Ajinkya Raut, Bhoomika Kadam and Pranali Bhalerao.[2] The popular song "Hridayi Vasant Phulatana" in the 1988 Marathi comedy drama film Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi was adapted with the same title, featured Iranian-German actress Elnaaz Norouzi.[3]

The film was theatrically released on 18 August 2022 coinciding Janmastami. The film grossed over in the first weekend of release.[4]

Cast

Production

Muhurat shot and formal launch was done on 15 April 2021 in Goa, India. Principal photography began that day, as informed by the makers.[6] On 22 April 2021, first schedule Complete.[7] On 6 July 2021, entire shooting of the film has been wrapped up.[8]

Release

The film was theatrically released on 18 August 2022 all over Maharashtra.

Critical reception

A reviewer of The Times of India wrote"You can question the content of the film, but the Takatak franchise seems to have cracked the formula for commercial success. If sex sells, then Tatatak 2 sells it with a side of heartfelt stories and lovable characters".[9] A reviewer of Lokmat says "This film is not just a thriller, it tries to say something. Youngsters must watch this movie, but others should also watch it once".[10]

Soundtrack

Takatak 2
Type:Soundtrack
Artist:Varun Likhte
Released:2022
Recorded:2022
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Length:10:48
Language:Marathi
Prev Year:2021
Year:2022
Next Year:2023

The songs are composed by Varun Likhte and the lyrics are penned by Jai Atre. The first song titled "Ghe Takatak De Takatak" was released on 26 July 2022[11] and second song titled "Hridayi Vasant Phultana" was released on 16 August 2022.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'टकाटक'च्या यशानंतर आता 'टकाटक २' . 18 April 2021. Loksatta. mr. 5 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231205180938/https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/marathi-movie-takatak-sequel-announcement-zws-70-2447366/ . 5 December 2023.
  2. Web site: Prathamesh Parab's 'Takatak 2' gets a new release date, film to hit the theatres on August 18 . 19 July 2022. The Times of India. en. 5 December 2023. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220722164052/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/prathamesh-parabs-takatak-2-gets-a-new-release-date-film-to-hit-the-theatres-on-august-18/articleshow/92974404.cms . 22 July 2022.
  3. News: 2022-08-16 . 'Takatak 2' new song: Elnaaz channels her inner 'Marathi mulgi' in the evergreen chartbuster 'Hridayi Vasant Phultana'- Watch . 2024-03-14 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  4. News: 2022-08-23 . 'Takatak 2' weekend box office collection: Prathamesh Parab starrer earns Rs 2.11 crore . 2024-03-15 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  5. Web site: Information . Film . 2022-08-19 . 'TAKATAK 2′ (MARATHI) REVIEW 19 August, 2022 – Film Information . 2024-03-16 . en-US.
  6. Web site: 'Takatak 2': Prathamesh Parab gives a glimpse of Mahurat pooja as he kick-starts shooting of his upcoming sequel . 15 April 2021. The Times of India. en. 5 December 2023. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210514113018/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/takatak-2-prathamesh-parab-gives-a-glimpse-of-mahurat-pooja-as-he-kick-starts-shooting-of-his-upcoming-sequel/articleshow/82079820.cms . 14 May 2021.
  7. Web site: Filmmaker Milind Kavde wraps up the first schedule of 'Takatak 2' in Goa; shares a group photo with the star cast . 22 April 2021. The Times of India. en. 5 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20220325045602/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/filmmaker-milind-kavde-wraps-up-the-first-schedule-of-takatak-2-in-goa-shares-a-group-with-the-star-cast/articleshow/82195191.cms . 25 March 2022.
  8. Web site: प्रथमेश परबचा आगामी सिनेमा 'टकाटक २'चे शूटिंग पूर्ण . 6 July 2021. Lokmat. mr. 5 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231205164716/https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/marathi-cinema/first-all-shooting-parabs-upcoming-movie-takatak-2-over-a603/ . 5 December 2023.
  9. Web site: Takatak 2 Movie Review: If sex sells, then Tatatak 2 sells it with a side of heartfelt stories . 18 August 2022. The Times of India. en. 5 December 2023. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240424051513/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews/takatak-2/amp_movie_review/93642239.cms . 24 April 2024.
  10. Web site: Takatak 2 Marathi Movie Review : प्रथमेश परबची 'टकाटक' कॉमेडी, सिनेमा पाहण्यापूर्वी वाचा हा रिव्ह्यू . 18 August 2022. . mr. 5 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231205154034/https://www.lokmat.com/filmy/marathi-cinema/takatak-2-marathi-movie-review-prathamesh-parabs-takatak-comedy-read-this-review-before-watching-the-movie-a603/ . 5 December 2023.
  11. Web site: TakaTak 2 : 'घे टकाटक, दे टकाटक', बहुचर्चित 'टकाटक 2'चं धम्माल टायटल साँग प्रदर्शित! . 16 July 2022. ABP Majha. mr. 5 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231205170720/http://web.archive.org/screenshot/https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/upcoming-marathi-film-takatak-2-title-song-released-1083471 . 5 December 2023.
  12. Web site: Takatak 2: 'हृदयी वसंत फुलताना...' या गाण्याचे नवे व्हर्जन ऐकलेत का? . 16 August 2022. Hindustan Times. mr. 5 December 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231205170327/https://marathi.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/takatak-2-new-song-hrudai-vasant-phultana-is-out-141660628934170.html . 5 December 2023.