''Kanha'' (Marathi: "कान्हा") is a 2016

Marathi language Marathi (; ''Marāṭhī'', ) is an Indo-Aryan languages, Indo-Aryan language predominantly spoken by Marathi people in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the official language of Maharashtra, and additional official language in the state o ...

action drama film. film is directed by Avdhoot Gupte. It stars

Gashmeer Mahajani Gashmeer Mahajani (born 8 June 1985) is an Indian film and television actor, dancer and play director. He is better known for his work in Marathi cinema. He is the son of veteran Marathi film actor Ravindra Mahajani. Gashmeer made his silver s ...

and

Vaibbhav Tatwawdi Vaibhav Tatwawadi ( mr, वैभव तत्ववादी; born 25 September 1988) is an Indian actor who appears in mainly Marathi movies, and also worked in Hindi movies. Early life Vaibhav was born in Amravati, Maharashtra, India to Sh ...

in lead roles. Movie had its theatrical release in India on 26 August 2016.

Synopsis

Kanha is based on the festival of

Dahi Handi Dahi Handi (also known as Gopal Kala or Utlotsavam) is an entertainment and competitive event associated with Krishna Janmashtami, the Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Krishna. During the event, which takes place during August or Septembe ...

, which is very popular in

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. The film is about this festival, the politics involved in it and the way it has become an integral part in the life of the Marathi Manoos.

Cast

as Raghu *

as Malhar * Gauri Nalawade *

Prasad Oak Prasad Prabhakar Oak (Marathi pronunciation: ɾəsaːd̪ oːk born 17 February 1975) is an actor, director, writer, singer, anchor, poet and film producer. In 2007 he participated in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa (Celebrity Round) and won, became Ajinkyata ...

* Akshay Kelkar * Sumedh Wani *

Kiran Karmarkar Kiran Karmarkar (born 2 May 1958) is an Indian television, film and theatre actor. He is popularly known for his portrayal of the character Om Agarwal in the television saga ''Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii'' (2000 - 2008) that aired on Star Plus. Care ...

* Omprakash Shinde * Shreevallabh Bhatt

Release

''Kanha'' was released on 26 August 2016 with English subtitles in

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and

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Box office

The film collected on first day, on second day and on its third day, collecting in its First weekend.

References

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* 2016 films Indian action drama films 2010s Marathi-language films 2016 action drama films {{2010s-Marathi-film-stub