SuSheela SuJeet
| SuSheela SuJeet | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Prasad Oak |
| Written by | Vineeth Sreenivasan |
| Produced by | Prasad Oak Manjiri Oak Sanjay Memane Nilesh Rathi Swapnil Joshi |
| Starring | Swapnil Joshi Sonali Kulkarni |
| Cinematography | Sanjay Memane |
| Music by | Varun Likhate |
Production companies | Panchsheel Entertainments Big Brain Productions |
| Distributed by | Panorama Studios |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
SuSheela SuJeet is an upcoming Indian Marathi-language suspense drama film directed and written by Prasad Oak. He also co-produces the film along with Manjiri Oak, Swapnil Joshi, Sanjay Memane, and Nilesh Rathi under the banner of Panchsheel Entertainments and Big Brain Productions.[1] The film stars Swapnil Joshi and Sonali Kulkarni in the title roles.[2] It is a story about two unlikely individuals who embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring the unpredictable nature of life with humor, emotion, and unexpected surprises.
The film was announced in September 2024 and is set to release in theaters on April 18, 2025.[3]
Cast
[edit]- Swapnil Joshi as Sujeet
- Sonali Kulkarni as Susheela
- Sunil Tawde
- Renuka Daftardar
- Sunil Godbole
- Amruta Khanvilkar as Chiu Tai, cameo appearance in the song "Chiu Tai Chiu Tai Daar Ughad"[4]
- Gashmeer Mahajani as Shana Kawala, cameo appearance in the song "Chiu Tai Chiu Tai Daar Ughad"[5]
Production
[edit]SuSheela SuJeet was officially announced on 24 September 2025, with the star cast kept under wraps.[3] This marks the third collaboration between director Prasad Oak and cinematographer Sanjay Memane after Hirkani (2019) and Chandramukhi (2022). In November 2024, the lead cast was revealed, marking the first on-screen collaboration between Swapnil Joshi and Sonali Kulkarni.[6] Principal photography began in the first week of November with the blessings of Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati in Pune.[7][8] On 14 February 2025, coinciding with Valentine’s Day, it was announced that Amruta Khanvilkar would also be part of the film, though details about her role remained undisclosed.[9] A special item song, choreographed by Mehul Gadani, was shot in a single day.[10] It marks Khanvilkar's first item number in her career, as she had previously only performed Lavani dance sequences in films.[11]
Soundtrack
[edit]The film's background score and music are composed by Varun Likhate. The first song, "Chiu Tai Chiu Tai Daar Ughad," featuring Amruta Khanvilkar and Gashmeer Mahajani, was released on 3 March 2024.[12] The song received positive reviews, with a critic from Bollywood Hungama praised the duo's chemistry as the "highlight of the song," adding that "it promises to be a foot-tapping number, and Amruta's energetic performance will undoubtedly leave audiences spellbound."[13][14]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chiu Tai Chiu Tai Daar Ughad" | Mandar Cholkar | Pravin Kunwar, Kavita Raam | 3:10 |
Marketing and release
[edit]The worldwide distribution and music rights of the film have been acquired by Panorama Studios.[15][16] The first-look poster, along with the release date, was unveiled on 19 December 2024.[17] The poster features the two leads visible through a keyhole.[18] A special event was held at Ramnarain Ruia College in Mumbai for the launch of the song "Chiu Tai Chiu Tai Daar Ughad," attended by the cast and crew.[19]
References
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- ^ शिकलगार, स्वालिया न (29 November 2024). "'सुशीला-सुजीत' चित्रपट | स्वप्नील जोशी, सोनाली कुलकर्णी आणि प्रसाद ओक पहिल्यांदाच एकत्र". Pudhari News (in Marathi). Retrieved 14 February 2025.
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- ^ "बाबो! या हटके चित्रपटात असणार अमृता खानवीलकरचं पहिलंच आइटम साँग". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ "'चिऊताई चिऊताई दार उघड', अमृता खानविलकरचं पहिलं आयटम सॉंग! गश्मीर महाजनीसोबतचा पाहा VIDEO". News18 मराठी (in Marathi). 3 March 2025. Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Swapnil Joshi and Sonali Kulkarni together for the first time". The Times of India. 13 November 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (30 November 2024). "स्वप्नील जोशी, सोनाली कुलकर्णी आणि प्रसाद ओक पहिल्यांदाच एकत्र, 'सुशीला-सुजीत'च्या शूटिंगला सुरुवात". ETV Bharat News (in Marathi). Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ मेढे, जयदीप (6 November 2024). "नाच गं घुमाच्या यशानंतर स्वप्नील जोशीची नवी निर्मिती,'सुशीला -सुजीत' चित्रपटाचा मुहूर्त संपन्न". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ Kadam, Shruti (14 February 2025). "Amruta Khanvilkar: सुशीला - सुजीत मध्ये अमृता? अभिनेत्रीच्या त्या पोस्टमुळे चर्चेला उधाण!". Marathi News Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 14 February 2025.
- ^ "'सुशीला सुजीत' चित्रपटाच्या गाण्याच्या शुटिंगचे गमतीदार किस्से, गश्मीरने मुलाखतीत काढली अमृताची खोड". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ Kale, Krantee V. (3 March 2025). ""चिऊताई चिऊताई दार उघड" : अमृता खानविलकरचे पहिलेवहिले 'आयटम साँग' रिलीज, बघा Video". marathi.freepressjournal.in (in Marathi). Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ "Amruta Khanvilkar Item Song : 'चिऊताई चिऊताई दार उघड' आयटम साँगवर अमृता खानविलकरचा गश्मीर महाजनीसोबत एनर्जेटिक डान्स". Times Now Marathi (in Marathi). 3 March 2025. Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (3 March 2025). "Amruta Khanvilkar and Gashmeer Mahajani to star in Marathi film Sushila Sujeet's item song 'Chiu Tai' : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama". Retrieved 3 March 2025.
- ^ narayan, kimaya (4 March 2025). "" चिऊताई चिऊताई दार उघड " म्हणत गश्मीर-अमृताची आयटम सॉंगमध्ये धमाल ; अल्पावधीत गाणं सुपरहिट". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 4 March 2025.
- ^ Joshi, Prashant. "Susheela Sujeet Marathi Film: दिग्गज चित्रपट स्टुडिओ Panorama ने प्राप्त केले मराठी चित्रपट 'सुशीला सुजीत'चे जगभर वितरण आणि संगीत हक्क; जाणून घ्या कधी होणार प्रदर्शित | 🎥 LatestLY मराठी". LatestLY मराठी (in Marathi). Retrieved 14 February 2025.
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