Asha is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Deepak Patil and produced by Daivata Patil, Nilesh Kuwar, Abhishek Pathak and Kumar Mangat Pathak under the banner of Panorama Studios and Onjal Arts Productions. It stars Rinku Rajguru in lead role, with Sainkeet Kamat, Usha Naik, Shubhangi Bhujbal and Suhas Sirsat in supporting roles.[2] It tells the story of an ASHA health worker navigating personal and social challenges.[3]
Asha follows the journey of an ASHA health worker who works at the grassroots level in rural Maharashtra. Through her interactions with villagers, healthcare officials and family members, the film portrays the emotional challenges, social resistance and moral strength required to serve as a frontline public health worker. The story focuses on themes of resilience, social responsibility and hope.[7]
The film was shot in various rural locations in Maharashtra, including parts of Dhule district.[9]Rinku Rajguru also interacted with real ASHA workers to understand their daily responsibilities and challenges, which helped shape her performance in the film.[9]
Release
The teaser and trailer of Asha were released online in late 2025.[10] The film was released on 19 December 2025 in theatres.[6]
Reception
Critical reception
Janhavi Bhatkar of Maharashtra Times rated three out of five stars, calling it an honest but uneven attempt that raises important questions and draws attention to a vital social issue.[11] Santosh Bhingarde of Sakal gave three stars out of five stars, praising its beautiful locations, effective background score, and Ashish Jha's music, though noting a slow pace due to the screenplay.[12] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote "The 125-minute Asha does take the trouble of making its idealised portrayal engaging. Humour, fleshed-out characters, and a clear-eyed view of chauvinist attitudes towards women boost what often feels like an extension of an ASHA recruitment drive."[13]Pudhari gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and described it as drawing attention to the challenges faced by frontline health workers, noting that the narrative emphasises awareness, responsibility, and social change. The report also stated that the film resonated particularly with audiences for its portrayal of grassroots healthcare efforts and the emotional journey of women working in public health services.[14]
Box office
Asha earned ₹17 lakh at the box office on its first day of release.[15] The film collected ₹22–24 lakh by third day.[16]
Soundtrack
The first song from Asha, titled "Chalat Raha Pudhe" was released on 29 November 2025.[17] The second song "Vaat Hay Kutha" was dropped on 24 December 2025.
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