Tighee
| Tighee | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jeejivisha Kale |
| Written by | Jeejivisha Kale Screenplay: Nikhil Mahajan Dialogues: Prajakt Deshmukh |
| Produced by | Nikhil Mahajan Suhrud Godbole Nehha Pendse Bayas Swapnil Bhangale Shardul Singh Bayas |
| Starring | Bharati Achrekar Nehha Pendse Bayas Sonalee Kulkarni |
| Cinematography | Milind Jog |
| Edited by | Nikhil Mahajan Hrishikesh Petwe |
| Music by | Advait Nemlekar Nilesh Moharir |
Production companies | Coquelicot Pictures Supri Advertising and Entertainment |
Release dates |
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Running time | 107 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Box office | ₹5.30 crore[2] |
Tighee (transl. Three Women) is a 2026 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Jeejivisha Kale in her directorial debut.[3] Produced by Coquelicot Pictures and Supri Advertising, the film stars Bharati Achrekar, Nehha Pendse Bayas, and Sonalee Kulkarni in the titular lead roles.[4][5] The film is released on 6 March 2026, coinciding with International Women's Day.[6][7]
Plot
The film explores the complex and delicate relationship between a mother and her two daughters. Set against the backdrop of an ancestral home, it delves into unspoken emotions, shared memories, and the secrets that both bind and distance family members.[8] Described as a "journey of a woman's mind," the narrative focuses on the perception of these three women across different generations.[9]
Cast
- Bharati Achrekar as Hemlata Ranade
- Mrinmayee Godbole as Young Hemlata
- Nehha Pendse Bayas as Swati Karnik
- Sonalee Kulkarni as Sarika
- Nipun Dharmadhikari as Gandharva
- Pushkaraj Chirputkar as Malhar Karnik
- Jaimini Pathak as Swati's boss
- Sanjay Mone as Madhusudan
- Suvrat Joshi as young Madhusudan
- Sidharth Menon as Sarika's friend
Production
The film is produced by Nikhil Mahajan and Suhrud Godbole, who previously collaborated on critically acclaimed films like June and Godavari.[9] Director Jeejivisha Kale also wrote the story, while the screenplay was handled by Nikhil Mahajan.[10]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sharada Sarita" | Jitendra Joshi | Nilesh Moharir | Priyanka Barve | 3:15 |
| 2. | "Haas Jarashi" | Jitendra Joshi | Advait Nemlekar | Sonu Nigam | 3:03 |
| 3. | "Paanha" | Jitendra Joshi | Advait Nemlekar | Sharayu Date | 2:31 |
| 4. | "Paanha Punha" | Jitendra Joshi | Advait Nemlekar | Sharayu Date | 7:56 |
| Total length: | 16:45 | ||||
Release
The film was selected for the competition section of the 24th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) in 2026, where it was noted for being the only film in the Marathi competition directed by a woman.[11][3]
The first teaser of the film was released on 17 January 2026.[6] The film was released theatrically on 6 March 2026.[4][7]
Reception
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in writes "An elephant in the room – a shocking secret – has driven a wedge between Hemalata and Swati. This sensitively handled passage boosts Tighee’s credibility as one of the acutely observed films about childhood trauma and its echoes into adulthood."[12]
Sakshi Salil Chavan of Outlook India rated 4/5 stars and wrote "The film’s unpredictability carries anxiety, hope and anger, cascading through its screenplay at once."[13] Reshma Raikwar of Loksatta praised the film’s strong screenplay, performances, and emotional depth, highlighting Bharati Achrekar, Sonali Kulkarni, and Neha Pendse, along with Adwait Nemlekar’s music and Milind Jog’s cinematography, describing it as a sincere and heartfelt film.[14]
Santosh Bhingarde of Sakal gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and praised the cinematography by Milind Jog. He noted that the first half progresses slowly, but the narrative gains momentum in the second half and becomes emotionally engaging. He described the film as a sensitive and emotional story with a fluid yet slow-paced narrative.[15]
References
- ^ "Tighi". Central Board of Film Certification. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ "Tighee Marathi Movie Collection | Budget | Hit/Flop » Tenvow". 13 March 2026. Retrieved 13 March 2026.
- ^ a b Nath, Dipanita (21 January 2026). "Shortlist of Marathi films at PIFF competition lifts lid on gender problem". The Indian Express. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Tighee Movie: आईचं घर आणि हजार आठवणी... येत्या महिला दिनी उलगडणार 'तिघीं'च्या आयुष्यातलं 'चौथं पान'". Saam TV (in Marathi). 29 November 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "महिला दिनाच्या निमित्ताने तिघींच्या जगण्यातलं चौथं पान उलगडणार". TV9 Marathi (in Marathi). 1 December 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Tighee Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ a b "'Tighee' to present the Journey of Woman's mind". Marathi Movie World. 29 November 2025. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ Jeejivisha Kale (19 February 2026). Tighee Teaser Reveal. Coquelicot Pictures. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ "रिलीजपूर्वीच 'तिघी'ची भरारी, 24 व्या पुणे इंटरनॅशनल फिल्म फेस्टिवलमध्ये अधिकृत एन्ट्री!". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 6 January 2026. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
- ^ Ramnath, Nandini (6 March 2026). "'Tighee' review: An outstanding look at mother-daughter relationships". Scroll.in. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "Tighee Review | Jeejivisha Kale's Transcendent Portrait Of Womanhood Centres A Volatile Mother–Daughter Trio". Outlook India. 6 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "ताठ कण्याची गोष्ट". Loksatta (in Marathi). 8 March 2026. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
- ^ Bhingarde, Santosh (7 March 2026). "Movie Review : माय-लेकीच्या नात्यातील भावनिक गुंतागुंत - तिघी". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 7 March 2026.