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Theatrical poster of De Dhakka
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Directed by | Sudesh Manjrekar, Atul Kale |
Produced by | Satya Films, Zee Talkies |
Written by | Mahesh Manjrekar |
Starring |
Shivaji Satam Makarand Anaspure Siddarth Jadhav Medha Saksham Kulkarni Gauri Vaidya |
Music by | Ajit-Atul-Sameer Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar (Playback) |
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Country | India |
Language | Marathi |
Box office | ₹6 crore (US$930,000) (lifetime) |
De Dhakka (Marathi: दे धक्का) is a Marathi film released in India in 2008 inspired by the Hollywood film Little Miss Sunshine (2006). It was remade in Kannada as Crazy Kutumba.
Arati Ankalikar-Tikekar, the play back singer of this film, received Maharashtra State Award, V Shantaram Award and Maharashtra Times award in the category of 'Best Play back singer'.
The story revolves around the Jadhav family. Makarand(Makarand Anaspure) after spending all his wealth has invented an auto part which he claims will drastically lower the fuel consumption of vehicles. But being from a rural background and having no formal education he is never taken seriously. Subhanrav(Shivaji Satam) makarand's father leaves no opportunity to blame his son for selling all his land on failed pursuits. Sumi (Medha) is makarand's humble 2nd wife. While the family is going through an economic crisis, a golden opportunity is presented when makarand's daughter is selected for the final round of a dance competition with a huge prize money. The family scrapes their last resources and leaves on a life changing journey to reach the competition venue.
De Dhakka was a success at the box office. The movie garnered Rs. 40 million in its third week. Critics received the film well noting the movie had a good storyline and performances.