''Sher Shivraj'' is a 2022 Indian

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directed by Digpal Lanjekar and produced by Chinmay Mandlekar, Digpal Lanjekar, Nitin Keni, Pradyot Pendharkar and Anil Warkhade. The film based on the life of Maratha king, Shivaji where he defeated Afzal Khan with brilliant tactics and courage stars Chinmay Mandlekar in titular role, Mrinal Kulkarni, Ajay Purkar,

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along with Bipin Surve and Rohan Mankani in supporting roles. The film was released theatrically on 22 April 2022. It is the fourth movie of the series in an eight-movie series on Maratha Empire. It will be followed by Subhedar movie. With the launch of trailer of the film through Metaverse, it became the first Marathi film trailer to be shown through Metaverse technology.

Synopsis

It is the story of great Maratha king, Shivaji maharaj where he defeated Afzal Khan with brilliant tactics and courages. It also focuses on psychological techniques Maharaj exhibited during the mission.

Cast

Source: * Chinmay Mandlekar as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj * Mrinal Kulkarni as Rajmata

Jijabai Jijabai Bhonsle (or Bhonsale, Bhosale, Bhosle) or Jadhav (12 January 1598 – 17 June 1674), referred to as Rajmata, Rastramata, Jijabai or Jijau, was the mother of Shivaji, founder of the Maratha Empire. She was a daughter of Lakhujirao Ja ...

* Ravindra Mankani as Shahajiraje *

Afzalkhan Afzal Khan (died 20 November 1659) was a general who served the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur Sultanate in India. He played an important role in the southern expansion of the Bijapur Sultanate by subjugating the Nayaka chiefs who had taken cont ...

* Mrunmayee Deshpande as Kesarbai * Rohan Mankani as Randullah Khan * Bipin Surve as Baji Sarjerao Jedhe * Ajay Purkar as Subhedar Tanaji Malusare * Varsha Usgaonkar as Badi Begum * Digpal Lanjekar as Bahirji Naik * Sameer Dharmadhikari as

Kanhoji Jedhe Kanhoji Naik-Jedhe Deshmukh was a 17th-century Marathi Sardar , and a trusted aide of Shahaji Maharaj, and of Shahaji's son Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj , who founded the Maratha Empire in 1646. Kanhoji owned the entire 'Rohid Khora', which inclu ...

* Dipti Ketkar as Matoshri Dipaiau Bandal * Isha Keskar as Matoshri

Sai Bhonsale Saibai Bhonsale (''née'' Nimbalkar) ( 1633 – 5 September 1659) was the first wife and chief consort of Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire. She was the mother of her husband's successor Sambhaji. Family Saibai was a member of the promi ...

* Madhavi Neemkar as Matoshri Soyarabai * Nikhil Lanjekar as Narveer Jivaji Mahale * Sushruta Mankani as Yesaji Kank * Astad Kale as Vishwas Dighe * Akshay Waghmare as Pilaji Gole * Rishi Saxena as Fazal Khan * Sangram Salvi as Yakut Khan * Bipin Surve as Sarjerao Jedhe * Vaibhav Mangle as Gopinath Pant Bokila * Vikram Gaikwad as Sarnobat Netaji Palkar * Sachin Bhilare as Aaginya * Sachin Deshpande as Moropant * Alka Kubal as Tulja Bhavani (Guest appearance) * Kunal Dhumal as Kondaji Kank

Soundtrack

Soundtrack of the film is composed by Devdutta Manisha Baji and lyrics are written by Digpal Lanjekar and Santsreshtra Tukaram Maharaj. In track "He Shaktipeeth Nayike" traditional lyrics have been used.

Reception

Critical response

Mihir Bhanage of '' The Times of India'' gave 3 stars out of 5, and praised the performances of Chinmay Mandlekar, Mukesh Rishi, Sameer Dharmadhikari, Ajay Purkar, Mrinal Kulkarni, Vaibhav Mangle, Isha Keskar and Digpal Lanjekar. He stated, "these actors take the experience of watching this film a notch higher." He also appreciated the songs and special effects. He wrote, "songs are good, particularly Shivba Raja". Concluding the review he wrote "the film is a decent watch, that deserves to be watched on the big screen for the atmosphere it creates."

Box office

''Sher Shivraj had a decent start on its opening day'' collected crore on the opening day of its release. in Maharashtra the film has grossed Crore and was at Hit at box office.

Release

Theatrical

The film was released in cinemas on 22 April 2022.

Home media

The film was digitally streamed on

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from 30 May 2022.

References

Reviews: Sher Shivraj: Swari Afzal Khan Reviews
Movierevision

External links

* {{IMDb title, 17274522 2022 films Indian historical drama films 2020s historical drama films 2020s Marathi-language films Films set in the Maratha Empire 2022 drama films