Women-centric films have always served as a mirror to society, leaving a deep impact on audiences. Over the years, such films have not only exposed the atrocities faced by women but have also shed light on the lives of many inspiring female personalities. In line with this tradition, the upcoming Marathi film Satyabhama promises to deliver a powerful and motivational story. Recently announced by the makers, the film is based on the inhuman and archaic practice of Sati and is slated for release across Maharashtra on August 8.
Presented by Shree Sai Srushti Films LLP, Satyabhama – A Forgotten Saga is produced by Manisha Pekhale, Sarang Manoj, Ankur Sachdev and Viral Dave. The film is co-directed by Sarang Manoj and Abhijeet Zadgaonkar. The story, screenplay, and dialogues have been penned by Manisha Pekhale.
A striking motion poster has been released to announce the film, featuring a burning woman’s hand held tightly by a man’s hand, an image that is both haunting and thought-provoking. A rakhi is visible on the man’s hand. This poster has sparked curiosity and anticipation among audiences. The film is based on the novel Satyabhama – A Forgotten Saga written by Manisha Pekhale and is dedicated to all the innocent women who fell victim to the cruel practice of Sati. The film attempts to bring forth the emotional and painful experiences of those women. Though fictional, the story is set in the 19th century.
According to the director duo, the 19th-century story of Satyabhama is still deeply moving. It is a story of a brother and sister’s love, their happy moments in life, their sacrifices, and the struggles they face. They also said that a bright and inspiring story that is eye-catching has been presented in an entertaining manner in Satyabhama, based on quality production values. Therefore, the audience will get to see a complete entertainment package in the form of this film.
The film features Madhav Abhyankar, Abhijeet Aamkar, Bhavika Nikam, Shrushti Malvande, Jyoti Patil, Sarang Manoj, and Dnyaneshwar Shinde in key roles. The cinematography is by Jitendra Ramchandra Acharekar, and the film is edited by Nilesh Gawand. The songs written by Manisha Pekhale are composed by Nikhil Mahamuni, with background score by Honey Satamkar and VFX by Sumeet Ojha. The production design is by Sachin H. Patil, choreography by Narendra Pandit, costumes and styling by Sheetal Leena Lahu Pavaskar, and makeup by Nitin Suchita Dandekar. The action sequences are choreographed by Mohit Saini.
