Parinati (2025 film)
| Parinati | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Akshay Balsaraf |
| Written by | Akshay Balsaraf |
| Produced by | Paragg Mehta Harsh Narula |
| Starring | Amruta Subhash Sonalee Kulkarni |
| Cinematography | Himanshu Dubey |
| Edited by | Rajesh Rao |
| Music by | Praful Swapnil Samir Saptiskar Vipin Agraval |
Production companies | PH Films Phoenix Films Insync Motion Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 122 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Parinati (transl. Chang for Oneself), also known as Parinati: Badal Swatasathi is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language drama film written and directed by Akshay Balsaraf. The film stars Amruta Subhash and Sonalee Kulkarni in the lead roles.[1][2] It follows the journey of two strong women from different backgrounds and explores their evolving friendship.[3]
Plot
The film follows the story of Dr. Saili, a well-respected doctor and mother who leads what appears to be a happy life with her husband and son. Her world shatters when she discovers her husband's infidelity. Devastated by the betrayal, Dr. Saili spirals into alcoholism as a coping mechanism for her emotional pain.
At the lowest point in her life, Dr. Saili encounters Jharna, a vibrant and fearless bar dancer. Jharna's compassion and positive outlook become instrumental in helping Dr. Saili navigate her crisis. Set against the backdrop of the Navratri season, the film chronicles the unlikely but deeply rooted friendship that develops between these two women from vastly different social backgrounds. Their bond becomes a transformative force, enabling both of them to discover their inner strength and rebuild their lives after facing profound emotional turmoil.
Cast
- Amruta Subhash as Dr. Saili[4]
- Sonalee Kulkarni as Jharna
- Akshar Kothari as Nikhil[5]
- Chinmayee Swami
Production
The film marked the Marathi cinema debut of television actor Akshar Kothari.[6][7] It also brought together Amruta Subhash and Sonalee Kulkarni in a collaboration for the film.[8][9]
Music
The film's background score was composed by Praful Swapnil.[10]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Rani" | Samir Saptiskar | Samir Saptiskar | Vaishali Made, Prajakta Shukre | 5:00 |
| 2. | "Maitri" | Sujay Jadhav | Vipin Agraval | Vaishali Made | 4:46 |
| 3. | "Aag" | Manndar Cholkar | Praful Swapnil | Ronkini Gupta | 3:14 |
| 4. | "Swapna" | Manndar Cholkar | Praful Swapnil | Aanandi Joshi | 4:20 |
| Total length: | 17:20 | ||||
Release and reception
The first song, “Rani”, featuring the two lead characters, was released in July 2025 and highlighted the theme of friendship between two strong and self-reliant women.[11] The film was theatrically released on 1 August 2025.[12]
A reviewer from Film Information felt that despite strong performances, particularly by Amruta Subhash, the film's mismatched execution and weak emotional impact resulted in limited audience appeal.[13]
References
- ^ "Parinati - Official Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ "एक बार डान्सर तर दुसरी डॉक्टर, मग घडतं तरी काय? 'परिणती' सिनेमाचा ट्रेलर चर्चेत". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ "डान्सबारसमोर बसलेल्या त्या दोघी, पाऊस आणि... अमृता सुभाष आणि सोनाली कुलकर्णीचा तो फोटो व्हायरल". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ "'जारण'च्या यशानंतर अमृता सुभाष 'या' सिनेमात झळकणार! पोस्टर आलं समोर, सोबतीला असेल 'ही' लोकप्रिय अभिनेत्री…". Loksatta (in Marathi). 15 July 2025. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ Reporter, Cine (1 August 2025). "Akshar Kothari joins the cast of 'Parinati'! - Latest News, Breaking News, National News, World News, India News, Bollywood News, Business News, Politics News, Sports News, Entertainment News - CineBuster". Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ KalakrutiMedia, Team (31 July 2025). "छोटा पडदा गाजवल्यानंतर आता Akshar Kothari झळकणार 'परिणती' सिनेमात!". Kalakruti Media. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ "छोटा पडदा गाजवल्यानंतर लोकप्रिय अभिनेच्याची मोठ्या पडद्यावर एन्ट्री, 'परिणती' मध्ये साकारणार महत्त्वाची भूमिका". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ KalakrutiMedia, Team (18 July 2025). "Parinati Marathi Movie Trailer: दोन सशक्त स्त्रियांची हृदयस्पर्शी गोष्ट सांगणाऱ्या परिणती सिनेमाचा जबरदस्त ट्रेलर प्रदर्शित!". Kalakruti Media. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ Kadam, Shruti Vilas (15 July 2025). "Parinati movie: अमृता - सोनाली पहिल्यांदाच झळकणार एकत्र; परिणीतीमध्ये दिसणार लढणाऱ्या दोन स्त्रियांची कहाणी". Marathi News | Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ Maskar, Shreya (26 July 2025). "Sonalee Kulkarni-Amruta Subhash Video : "बघा आली ही राणी…"; सोनाली कुलकर्णी-अमृता सुभाषच्या कातिल अदा, पाहा 'परिणती'चं नवीन गाणं". Marathi News | Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ नवले, मयुर (26 July 2025). "बिनधास्त श्वास घे साला, जगाची काळजी कशाला ! 'परिणती – बदल स्वतःसाठी' चित्रपटातील 'राणी' हे पाहिलं गाणं प्रदर्शित". Navarashtra (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ "'परिणती : बदल स्वत:साठी' १ ऑगस्टला प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला". Loksatta (in Marathi). 20 July 2025. Retrieved 1 January 2026.
- ^ Information, Film (1 August 2025). "'PARINATI' (MARATHI) REVIEW | 1 August 2025". Film Information. Retrieved 1 January 2026.