Shri Shivraj Ashtak

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Shri Shivraj Ashtak
Created by Digpal Lanjekar
Years2018–present
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Film(s)
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Box officeTotal (6 films):
est.₹129.85 crore

Shri Shivraj Ashtak is an Indian Marathi-language historical drama film series created by Digpal Lanjekar. The franchise started off with an eight-part film series written and directed by Lanjekar based on Maratha Empire. [1] [2] The first film Farzand released on 1 June 2018 and was followed by 6 films: Fatteshikast (2019), Pawankhind (2022), Sher Shivraj (2022), Subhedar (2023), Shivrayancha Chhava (2024). [3] [4] [5]

Contents

All five films starred Chinmay Mandlekar and Mrinal Kulkarni.

Feature films

FilmIndia release dateDirected byScreenplay byStory byProduced by
Farzand 1 June 2018 Digpal Lanjekar Swami Samarth Creations LLP
Fatteshikast 15 November 2019Almonds Creations
Pawankhind 18 February 2022 [6]
Sher Shivraj 22 April 2022 [7] Mumbai Movie Studios Pvt. Ltd.

Raajwarasa Productions Mulakshar Productions

Subhedar 25 August 2023 [8] Mulakshar Productions

Raajwarasa Productions Prithviraj Productions Rajau Productions Parampara Productions

Shivrayancha Chhava 16 February 2024 [9] Malhar Picture Company
Everest Entertainment

Overview

Farzand (2018)

The story begins with the fall of Tanaji Malusare, in capturing Kondana fort near Pune from a Mughal garrison in 1670. Three years later, when Shivaji's coronation to be held, Shivaji wishes that he is crowned only when his kingdom and his people have peace and security. Panhala fort is still under the command of a cruel general, Beshak Khan, of the Adil Shah of Bijapur, whose forces harass the peasantry. The previous attempt to capture the fort in 1666, which he had held briefly in 1660 had failed. To recapture the fort, a mission is planned and Shivaji appoints Kondaji Farzand general for the mission. Farzand picks 60 soldiers for an assault on the fort defended by the 2500-strong garrison. Bahirji Naik, the spy, and an informer Kesar helped in defeating 2500 soldiers of the enemy to win the Panhala fort in just three and half hours.

Fatteshikast (2019)

The film depicts the historical encounter between Shivaji I and the subahdar and general of the Mughal army, Shaista Khan at Lal Mahal in Pune.

Pawankhind (2022)

The film depicts the historical rearguard last stand that took place on 13 July 1660 at a mountain pass in the vicinity of fort Vishalgad, near the city of Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India between the Maratha Warrior Baji Prabhu Deshpande and Siddi Masud of Adilshah Sultanate, known as Battle of Pavan Khind.

Sher Shivraj (2022)

It is the story of great Maratha king, Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj where he defeated Afzal Khan with brilliant tactics and courages. It also focuses on psychological techniques Maharaj exhibited during the mission. [10]

Subhedar (2023)

Subedar Tanaji Malusare leaves Raiba's marriage and first goes to battle to conquer Kondhana fort and fights like a lion, after conquering the fort the fort is named Sinhagad. [11]

Cast and characters

Actor [12] Film
Farzand

(2018)

 Fatteshikast (2019) Pawankhind (2022) Sher Shivraj (2022) Subhedar (2023)
Chinmay Mandlekar Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
Mrinal Kulkarni Rajmata Jijabai
Prasad Oak Bahirji Naik
Harish DudhadeGanoji Kawle Bahirji Naik
Digpal Lanjekar Bahirji Naik
Ankit Mohan Sardar Kondaji FarzandSarsenapati Yesaji KankShrimant Rayajirao Bandal
Neha Joshi Kamali
Mrunmayee Deshpande KesarKesar
Sameer Dharmadhikari Sardar Beshak KhanNaamdar KhanSiddi JoharKanhoji JedheShelar Mama
Ganesh Yadav Tanaji Malusare
Ajay Purkar Motyaji Khalekar Tanaji Malusare Baji Prabhu Deshpande Tanaji Malusare
Nikhil Raut Kisna
Pravin Tarde Martya Ramoshi
Astad KaleGundojiKartalab Khan Uzbek Siddi Masud Vishwas Dighe
Rishi Saxena Fatteh Khan Rustam Zaman Fazal Khan Kubad Khan
Rajan Bhise Hiroji Indulkar Kanhoji Jedhe
Ganesh TidkeBudhajiSuryaji Malusare
Anup Soni Shaista Khan
Vikram GaikwadSardar Chimnaji Mudgal Deshpande Netaji Palkar
Akshay WaghmareSardar Koyaji Naik BandalPilaji Gole
Trupti Toradmal Rai Bagan Yesubai
Ruchi Savarn Soyarabai
Prajakta Mali Shrimant Bhavanibai Bandal
Surabhi BhaveMatoshri Sonai Deshpande
Bipin SurveShambu Singh JadhavraoBaji Sarjerao Jedhe
Kshitee Jog Badi Begum
Dipti KetkarMatoshri Dipaiaau Bandal
Kunal DhumalSarjerao JedheKondaji Kank

Release and revenue

FilmRelease dateBudgetBox office revenue
Farzand 1 June 2018Not known₹10 crore [13]
Fatteshikast 15 November 2019₹5.65 crore [14]
Pawankhind 18 February 2022₹75 crore [15]
Sher Shivraj 22 April 2022₹10 crore [13]
Subhedar 25 August 2023₹10 crore [16] ₹18 crore [17]
Shivrayancha Chhava 17 February 2024₹8 crore [18] ₹11.2 crore [19]
Total₹129.85 crore [lower-alpha 1]

Notes

    1. ↑ 10+5.65+75+10+18+11.2 crore=129.85 crore

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