Gulkand (film)

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Gulkand
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Theatrical release poster
Directed bySachin Goswami
Written bySachin Mote
Produced bySachin Goswami
Sachin Mote
Sanjay Chabria
Starring
CinematographyUdaysingh Mohite
Edited by Mayur Hardas
Music by Avinash–Vishwajeet
Amir Hadkar
Production
companies
Everest Entertainment
Wetcloud Productions
Distributed by PVR Inox Pictures
Release date
  • 1 May 2025 (2025-05-01)
Running time
146 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi
Box office₹7.29 crore

Gulkand is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language family comedy film directed by Sachin Goswami and written by Sachin Mote. The film stars Sai Tamhankar, Samir Choughule, Esha Dey, Prasad Oak, Vanita Kharat, Mandar Mandavkar, Jui Bhagwat, Tejas Raut and Sarvil Apte in lead roles.

Contents

The film was released on 1 May 2025 in theatres, coinciding Maharashtra day. [1]

Cast

Production

The principal photography commenced on 11 May 2024. [2]

Soundtrack

Track listing

Gulkand (film)
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Chanchal"Mandar Cholkar Avinash–Vishwajeet Aanandi Joshi, Rohit Raut 3:53
2."Chal Jau Date Var"Prashant Madpuwar Avinash–Vishwajeet Avadhoot Gupte & Vaishali Samant 3:21
3."Premacha Gulkand"Sachin MoteAmir HadkarRohit Raut, Saavaniee Ravindra, Ashish Kulkarni3:43
Total length:12:35

Marketing

On 30 March 2025, the film's cast participated in the Shobhayatra held in Girgaon as part of their promotional campaign. [3] The trailer was launched on 9 April 2025. [4] [5] As part of the promotional activities, actors Sai Tamhankar, Samir Choughule, Prasad Oak, and Esha Dey made a special appearance in the Marathi television show Lagnanantarach Hoil Prem. [6]

Release

The film was released on 1 May 2025 in theatres. [7]

Reception

Critical reception

Santosh Bhingarde of Sakal rated 4 stars out of 5 stars and wrote "This is a story and screenplay that is full of humor and is accompanied by lively and witty dialogues." [8]

Bhagyashree Rasal of Maharashtra Times rated 3 stars out of 5 stars and wrote "Gulkand is not just a family film; it is a mirror that reveals the subtle yet stark contradictions between today's generation's concepts of love, traditional expectations, and relationships." [9]

Anub George of The Times of India rated 3.5 stars out of 5 stars and wrote, "A few dull moments aside, the plot of Gulkand effortlessly progresses from comedy to heartfelt confessions, offering a wholesome family viewing experience that is guaranteed to leave sweet and memorable thoughts in your heart." [10]

Box office

The film earned ₹55 lakh on its opening day and ₹1.37 crore within the first three days. [11] By the end of its first week, it had collected ₹2.38 crore. [12] On the ninth day, its total earnings crossed ₹3 crore, reaching ₹3.11 crore. [13] After thirteen days, the film had grossed ₹4.45 crore and ₹5.25 crore in seventeen days. [14] [15]

The film collected ₹7.29 crore in thirty one days of release. [16]

References

  1. "'गुलकंद' निमित्ताने सचिन गोस्वामी-सचिन मोटे पुन्हा एकत्र, 'या' दिवशी प्रदर्शित होणार सिनेमा". Lokmat (in Marathi). 22 March 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  2. "Maharastrachi Hasyajatra Team Reunites For Gulkand, Shooting Begins". News18. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  3. "'गुलकंद' चित्रपटाच्या कलाकारांची गिरगावाच्या शोभायात्रेत हजेरी; पाहा Photos". Navarashtra (in Marathi). 30 March 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  4. "Grand trailer launch of Marathi film 'Gulkand'". Marathi Movie World. 10 April 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  5. "लफड्याला वय नसतं! खळखळून हसवणारा 'गुलकंद'चा धमाल ट्रेलर, समीर-सईच्या रोमँटिक केमिस्ट्रीची चर्चा". Lokmat (in Marathi). 9 April 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  6. "लोकप्रिय मराठी मालिकेत येणार 'गुलकंद' सिनेमाची स्टारकास्ट; व्हायरल प्रोमो पाहून चाहते झाले खुश". Lokmat (in Marathi). 28 April 2025. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  7. "With its unique recipe 'Gulkand' can be tasted on 1st May 2025". Marathi Movie World. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  8. Bhingarde, Santosh (1 May 2025). "Gulkand Movie Review: कणखर नात्यांच्या गुंतागुंतीची धमाल कथा; कसा आहे सई ताम्हणकर, समीर चौघुलेचा 'गुलकंद'". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  9. "सई ताम्हणकर-समीर चौघुले जोडी ठरली हिट, एकदा तरी चाखायलाच हवा असा 'गुलकंद'". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 May 2025.
  10. "Wholesome entertainer that leaves a sweet impression". The Times of India (in Marathi). Retrieved 2 May 2025.
  11. Kulkarni, Apurva (4 May 2025). "सई-समीर छा गए! गुलकंद सिनेमाने गाजवला विकेंड, 3 दिवसांत कमावला 'इतक्या' कोटींचा गल्ला". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 4 May 2025.
  12. "बॉक्स ऑफिसवर 'गुलकंद'चा गोडवा, तर 'आता थांबायचं नाही' सिनेमाचीही तगडी कमाई, स्पर्धेत मागे पडला झापुक झुपूक". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 9 May 2025.
  13. "बॉक्स ऑफिसवर 'गुलकंद'ची बाजी, नऊ दिवसांत तब्बल इतक्या कोटींचा टप्पा पार". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 13 May 2025.
  14. Naik, Payal (14 May 2025). "अजूनही नाही पाहिलेत 'गुलकंद' आणि 'आता थांबायचं नाय' चित्रपट? कमाई वाचा आणि जायचं की नाही ठरवा". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 17 May 2025.
  15. Naik, Payal (18 May 2025). "Box Office: 'रेड २' वर मराठमोळा 'गुलकंद' आणि 'आता थांबायचं नाय' पडतोय भारी; १७ दिवसांची कमाई किती?". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 18 May 2025.
  16. "'आता थांबायचं नाय' आणि 'गुलकंद' चित्रपटांनी बॉक्स ऑफिसवर किती कमाई केली? प्रदर्शित होऊन पूर्ण झाला १ महिना…". Loksatta . Retrieved 31 May 2025.