Better Half Chi Love Story
| Better Half Chi Love Story | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Sanjay Amar |
| Written by | Sanjay Amar |
| Produced by | Rajat Agrawal |
| Starring | Subodh Bhave Rinku Rajguru Prarthana Behere |
| Cinematography | Sanjay Amar |
| Edited by | Prakash Jha |
| Music by | Sajan Patel Ameya Nare |
Production companies | Rajat Media & Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 108 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Better Half Chi Love Story is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language romantic comedy film written, cinematographed and directed by Sanjay Amar.[2] The film stars Subodh Bhave, Rinku Rajguru, and Prarthana Behere in lead roles.[3] It follows a widower whose life turns chaotic when his late wife's spirit possesses half his body, preventing him from moving on and falling in love again.[4][5]
The film was released theatrically on 22 August 2025 and received mixed to negative reviews from critics.[6][7]
Plot
Ajay Patil, a successful copywriter, appears to lead a stable married life, but his relationship with his wife Sonia is strained by constant mistrust and conflict. Sonia is overly suspicious and controlling, particularly regarding Ajay's professional association with his boss, Mona Mondkar, whom she believes he has romantic feelings for. She also resents Ajay's close friendship with his best friend, Bhagwan Kale, further escalating tensions within the marriage.
The conflict reaches a tragic point when a heated argument between Ajay and Sonia leads to her accidental death. Believing himself freed from the oppressive relationship, Ajay attempts to move on with his life. However, his relief is short-lived when Sonia's vengeful spirit returns and possesses half of his body, preventing him from finding peace. As Ajay begins to develop feelings for Mona, he is forced to contend with the supernatural turmoil caused by Sonia's lingering presence, which continues to control his life even after death.
Cast
- Subodh Bhave as Ajay Patil
- Rinku Rajguru as Sonia Patil
- Prarthana Behere as Mona Mondkar
- Aniket Vishwasrao as Bhagwan Kale
- Ganesh Yadav as Dhundiraj
- Akshaya Shetty as Kishori Kalsekar
- Satish Samudre as ACP Bhosle
- Aslam R. Wadkar as Sonia's Father
- Deepti Jadhav as Sonia's Mother
- Akshay Dandekar as Ritesh
- Kishor Chaugule as Police Inspector Mandar Phophale
- Ajitha Kulkarni as a Film Star
Music
The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by Sajan Patel and Ameya Nare.[8][9]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kaa Aaj Me" | Sanjay Amar | Harshavardhan Wavare | 2:37 |
| 2. | "Tuch Aahe" | Sanjay Amar | Sonu Nigam | 2:36 |
| 3. | "Paaltu Faaltu" | Sanjay Amar, Sajan Patel | Avadhoot Gupte | 2:27 |
| 4. | "Na Kalale Kadhi Tula" | Sanjay Amar, Sajan Patel | Bela Shende, Harshavardhan Wavare | 2:35 |
| Total length: | 10:15 | |||
Release
Theatrical
Better Half Chi Love Story was released theatrically on 22 August 2025 across Maharashtra.[10][11]
Home media
The film premiered on the Ultra Jhakaas OTT platform on 19 September 2025 and was later made available for rent on Amazon Prime Video.[12][13]
Reception
Anub George of The Times of India wrote, “Better Half Chi Love Story is a fun plot that suffers from shoddy execution,” and rated the film 2 out of 5 stars.[14] A reviewer from Film Information criticised the film, stating that “Sanjay Amar has written a story and screenplay, which lack conviction.”[7]
Anupama Gunde of Pudhari says that the actors deliver strong performances, especially Subodh Bhave and Rinku Rajguru, and that this film is worth watching as it helps strengthen the emotional bond between husband and wife.[15]
References
- ^ "BETTER HALF CHI LOVESTORY". Central Board of Film Certification. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ Kadam, Shruti Vilas (9 August 2025). "Better half chi love story: लव्हस्टोरी, घोस्ट आणि कॉमेडीचा धमाका; 'बेटर-हाफची लव्हस्टोरी'चा भन्नाट ट्रेलर प्रदर्शित". Marathi News | Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ ""सुबोध भावे व रिंकू राजगुरू यांच्यात वयाचं अंतर जास्त आहे", 'बेटर-हाफची लव्हस्टोरी'वर नेटकऱ्याची कमेंट; अभिनेत्री म्हणाली, "वय बघून…"". Loksatta (in Marathi). 17 August 2025. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ "बायको गेली पण ड्रामा बाकी! रिंकू राजगुरू आणि सुबोध भावे यांची हटके Love Story; प्रार्थनासोबत लव्ह ट्रँगल?". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ "मृत्यूनंतरही बायकोचे हट्ट संपेना, भूत होऊन देतेय त्रास! रिंकू राजगुरू-सुबोध भावेची हटके 'लव्ह स्टोरी'". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ KalakrutiMedia, Team (25 July 2025). "Better Half Chi Love Story Teaser: "सुबोध भावे, रिंकू राजगुरू,प्रार्थना बेहरे २२ ऑगस्टपासून सिनेमागृहात उडणार करमणुकीचा तडका!". Kalakruti Media. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ a b Information, Film (22 August 2025). "'BETTER-HALF CHI LOVE STORY' (MARATHI) REVIEW | 22 August 2025". Film Information. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ Kadam, Shruti Vilas (12 August 2025). "Better half chi love story: सोनू निगमच्या सुरेल आवाजाची जादू; 'बेटर-हाफची लव्हस्टोरी' मधील 'तूच आहे' हे हृदयस्पर्शी गाणं प्रदर्शित". Marathi News | Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ Kulkarni, Apurva (31 July 2025). "रिंकू राजगुरु आणि सुबोध भावेंची लव्हस्टोरी, 'पालतू फालतू' गाण्यातून दिसला रोमॅंटिक अंदाज". Marathi News Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ नवले, मयुर (19 July 2025). "'बेटर-हाफची लव्हस्टोरी' चित्रपटात सुबोध भावे, प्रार्थना बेहेरे आणि रिंकू राजगुरू पहिल्यांदाच एकत्र, केव्हा होणार प्रदर्शित?". Navarashtra (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ Kadam, Shruti Vilas (18 July 2025). "Marathi Movie: सुबोध भावे, प्रार्थना बेहेरे आणि रिंकू राजगुरचा लव्ह ट्रँगल; 'बेटर-हाफची लव्हस्टोरी' लवकरच प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला". Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "सुबोध भावे, रिंकू राजगुरू अन् प्रार्थना बेहेरे यांचा 'बेटर-हाफची लव्हस्टोरी' सिनेमा OTT वर, कधी व कुठे पाहता येणार? पाहा..." Loksatta (in Marathi). 17 September 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.
- ^ "Rinku Rajguru आणि सुबोध भावेची 'बेटर हाफची लव्हस्टोरी' आता ओटीटीवर, इथे पाहता येणार सिनेमा". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ "Better Half Chi Love Story Movie Review: a fun plot that suffers from shoddy execution". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ "Better Half Movie Review : नवरा-बायकोच्या नात्यांची गोष्ट 'बेटर हाफ'". Pudhari News (in Marathi). 24 August 2025. Retrieved 13 February 2026.