Satyashodhak

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Satyashodhak
Satyashodhak film poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Nilesh Jalamkar
Written byNilesh Jalamkar
Produced by
  • Pravin Tayade
  • Appa Borate Bhimarao
  • Pattebahadur
  • Sunil Shelke
  • Vishal Wahurwagh
Starring
CinematographyArun Prasad
Edited byVijay Khochikar
Music by Amitraj
Production
companies
  • Samata Films
  • Abhita Films Production
Distributed by Reliance Entertainment
Release date
  • 5 January 2024 (2024-01-05)
Running time
145 minutes
CountryIndia
Language Marathi

Satyashodhak is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language film about the life of Jyotirao Phule, directed by Nilesh Jalamkar, with Sandeep Kulkarni and Rajshri Deshpande in the lead roles. It was released in theatres on 5 January 2024. [1]

Contents

Plot

Cast

Production

Filming

Principal photography began on 3 June 2016, [2] with fifty percent of filming being completed by May 2019. [3] The shoot wrapped up on 6 July 2021. [4]

Reception

Reshma Raikwar from Loksatta wrote, "In the end, a good attempt has been made in the movie 'Satyashodak' to show how every good thought and movement takes root in the society and continues to move forward while keeping Jotib's valid idea that people die, thoughts don't die". [5] Ayub George from The Times of India stated, "Satyashodhak is an ideal historical biopic that takes you on a tour through time and showcases the greatness of a righteous man who was instrumental in changing our society". [6] Devendra Jadhav from Sakal opined, "Two and a half hours Jyoti – Savitri's life journey inspires us, awakens us and compels us to look beyond ourselves!!" [7]

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References

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  5. "Satyashodhak Movie Review: महात्म्याच्या आयुष्याचा वास्तवदर्शी वेध!". Loksatta (in Marathi). 7 January 2024. Archived from the original on 7 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
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