15 August (2019 film)

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15 August
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Film poster
Directed bySwapnaneel Jaykar
Produced by Madhuri Dixit
Starring
Distributed by Netflix
Release date
  • 29 March 2019 (2019-03-29)
Running time
124 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi

15 August is a 2019 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Swapnaneel Jaykar and produced by Madhuri Dixit. The film features Rahul Pethe, Mrinmayee Deshpande and Adinath Kothare in the lead roles. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

The film was released on 29 March 2019 on Netflix.

Plot

In Mumbai, [4] a crazy accident sets in motion a love story between Raju and Jui on India's Independence Day. [5] [6] Also, the residents of the chawl where the action takes place unite to help a little boy in trouble. [7]

Cast

Release

The reception of Bucket List, in which Dixit appeared, prompted her to make a film in Marathi language. Instead of opening the movie in theaters, 15 August was shown to Netflix, who liked the idea. [8] It was released on 29 March 2019. [9]

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