Mumbai : Shemaroo Entertainment releases DVDs & VCDs of Marathi blockbuster films – 72 Miles and Zapatlela 2. While the former is a hard –hitting thought provoking film, the latter is a full family entertainer.
72 Miles EK Pravaas… is based on the novel by Ashok Vatkar and s directed by National Award winning director Late Rajiv Patil. With this movie, Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar ventures into the Marathi film industry as a Producer. 72 Miles EK Pravaas… is set in 1950s and 1960’s and features the journey of a 13 year old young boy, who has run away from his hostel and how this young boy matures with time after meeting a lady and her kids. Incidentally, 72 Miles EK Pravaas… Rajiv Patil’s 2nd last movie before his pre-mature death.
Zapatlela 2, directed by Mahesh Kothare is the sequel to his blockbuster Zapatlela ,released 20 years backin 1993. The film marks the comeback of the renowned ventriloquist Ramdas Padhye along with his famous evil puppet Tatya Vinchu. The possessed and evil puppet Tatya Vinchu is hunting for his deceased ventriloquist creator Lakshya Bolke’s son- Aditya- in a bid to attain a human form. His journey takes him to Shrirangpur, where he spots Aditya enjoying at the local jatra (fair) and the story begins. Zapatlela 2 is the first marathi film to have been shot on 3D with the latest Split Beam Technology with highly professional Stereographer Enrique Criado from Spain. The 3D version was also well received in theatres.
Source : Lokesh Shastri