On the surface, the film appears to be a reincarnation/revenge drama. Mahesh Manjrekar plays Rambhrishna “Bhrishya” Maharaj, a failed, alcoholic, and corrupt history professor who scoffs at the very idea of hero worship. He is the antithesis of a patriot. His son, a righteous young man, is killed by a ruthless politician (played with chilling precision by Ankush Chaudhari).
The film held the record for the highest-grossing Marathi movie for several years until it was surpassed by Duniyadari in 2013. Its success proved that regional films could attract massive crowds if they offered substance alongside commercial appeal. me shivajiraje bhosale boltoy marathi movie 109 better
Tagline: “109 varshāmmadhye, ekda tari boltoy. Aani ya veles, zorat.” (After 109 years, he speaks. And this time, louder.) On the surface, the film appears to be