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{{Short description|2025 Indian Marathi-language film}}
{{Use Indian English|date=January 2025}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Bhera
| image =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Shrikant Prabhakar
| writer = '''Story:''' Prasad Khanolkar '''Screenplay and Dialogues:''' Prasad Khanolkar Shrikant Prabhakar
| producer =
| starring = {{plainlist|
*Deepak Joil
*Shraddha Khanolkar
}}
| cinematography = Sameer Bhaskar
| editing = Smita Phadke
| music = Pradyumna Chaware Pranav Jantikar
| studio = Shri Vaij-Prabha Chitra
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2024|01||Pune International Film Festival{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}}|2025|03|21}}
| runtime = 134 minutes{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}}
| country = India
| language = Marathi ([[Malvani language|Malvani]])
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Bhera''''' ({{translation|The Deaf}}) is a 2024 Indian [[Marathi language|Marathi-language]] [[drama film]] directed by Shrikant Prabhakar and produced under the banner Shri Vaij-Prabha Chitra.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-03-17 |title=Bhera (2025) {{!}} Bhera Marathi Movie {{!}} Movie Reviews, Showtimes |url=https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/30680/bhera/ |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=NOWRUNNING |language=en}}</ref> Set against the backdrop of the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19 pandemic]] in a remote [[Konkan]] village, the film portrays a touching tale of loneliness, love, and resilience through the intertwined lives of two marginalized individuals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Information |first=Film |date=2025-03-21 |title='BHERA' (MARATHI) REVIEW {{!}} 21 March, 2025 |url=https://filminformation.com/featured/bhera-marathi-review-21-march-2025/ |access-date=2025-10-05 |website=Film Information |language=en-US}}</ref> It is based on the short story ''Sakaav'' by Prasad Khanolkar and is notable for being the first feature film entirely made in the [[Malvani language|Malvani]] dialect of Marathi.

The film was officially selected for several film festivals, including the [[2024 Cannes Film Festival|77th Cannes Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=पोखरकर |first=मंजिरी |date=2024-04-01 |title='कान्स आंतरराष्ट्रीय चित्रपट महोत्सव'साठी राज्य शासनाकडून तीन मराठी चित्रपटांची निवड |url=https://marathi.abplive.com/entertainment/bollywood/cannes-film-festival-three-marathi-movies-gypsy-bhera-and-valli-have-been-selected-by-the-state-government-for-the-cannes-international-film-festival-film-market-know-details-bollywood-entertainment-latest-update-marathi-news-1269872 |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=ABP Majha |language=mr}}</ref>

== Plot ==
{{plot needed|date=October 2025}}

== Cast ==

* Deepak Joil as Vishnu
* Shraddha Khanolkar as Anibai
* Akanksha Khot as Rekha
* Pramod Koyande as Dada Sarpanch
* Anand Pandav as Factory Boy
* Vivekanand Valke as Mama
* Gaurav Raul
* Shrikant Prabhakar
* Prajakta Nerurkar

== Production ==
The film was shot completely in the [[Konkan]] region of [[Maharashtra]] and stars local actors.{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}}

== Soundtrack ==
The film's music was composed by Shrikant Prabhakar, while Pradyumna Chaware and Pranav Jantikar created the background score.{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}} The sound design was managed by Dhananjay Sathe, and the lyrics were written by Shrikant Prabhakar and Prasad Khanolkar.{{Citation needed|date=November 2025}} The film's music was released under the [[Zee Music Company|Zee Music]] label.
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 9:55
| title1 = Mi Tuka Kay Dilay
| length1 = 6:47
| extra1 = Bhagyashree Athalye, Amita Ghugari
| title2 = Gavacho Vangadi
| length2 = 3:08
| extra2 = Shrikant Prabhakar
}}

== Release ==

=== Film festivals ===
''Bhera'' was officially selected for several film festivals worldwide, including the [[Chennai International Film Festival]], Indian Film Festival Stuttgart, [[Pune International Film Festival]], Third Eye Asian Film Festival (Marathi Competition), and the Chandrapur International Film Festival.<ref name=":0" /> The film was also officially selected by the Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation Limited for screening at the prestigious [[2024 Cannes Film Festival|Cannes Film Festival 2024]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Know The Three Marathi Films To Be Screened At The Cannes Film Festival 2024 |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/know-the-three-marathi-films-to-be-screened-at-the-cannes-film-festival-2024-8832707.html |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

=== Theatrical ===
The film's teaser was released on 4 February 2025, followed by the official trailer on 7 February 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bhera : The Deaf - Official Trailer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/marathi/bhera-the-deaf-official-trailer/videoshow/118186431.cms |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> ''Bhera'' had special screenings on 28 February 2025 at various locations in [[Sindhudurg district]], including [[Vengurla]], [[Malvan]], [[Kudal]], and [[Devgad taluka|Devgad]], ahead of its theatrical release on 21 March 2025.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=narayan |first=kimaya |date=2025-03-19 |title=आंतरराष्ट्रीय महोत्सवांत गाजलेला 'भेरा' २१ मार्चपासून रसिकांच्या भेटीला |url=https://www.esakal.com/premier/shrikant-prabhakar-directed-bhera-movie-going-to-release-in-theaters-on-21-st-march-2025-entertainment-news-kds07 |access-date=2025-10-05 |website=Marathi News Esakal |language=Mr}}</ref>

== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Award
!Year
!Category
!Recipient(s)
!Result
!scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Pune International Film Festival]]
|2024
|Special Mention Certificate – Best Director
| rowspan="2" |Shrikant Prabhakar
|{{won}}
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=22nd Pune International Film Festival: 'Sthal' Wins Best Marathi Film, 'Citizen Saint' Awarded Best International Film - Check Out Full List Of Winners |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/22nd-pune-international-film-festival-sthal-wins-best-marathi-film-citizen-saint-awarded-best-international-film-check-out-full-list-of-winners |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2024
|Akhil Bharatiy Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal Best Film Director
|{{won}}
|-
|Third Eye Asian Film Festival
|2025
|Best Female Actor (Marathi Competition)
|Shraddha Khanolkar
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=media |first=news and |title=21st Third Eye Asian Film Festival concludes in Mumbai |url=https://www.en.etemaaddaily.com/entertainment/21st-third-eye-asian-film-festival-concludes-in-mumbai:168633 |access-date=2025-10-06 |website=www.en.etemaaddaily.com |language=english}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="8" |[[Maharashtra State Film Awards]]
| rowspan="8" |[[61st Maharashtra State Film Awards|2025]]
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Film|Best Film I]]
| rowspan="3" |Shri Vaij-Prabha Chitra
|{{won}}
| rowspan="8" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dolare |first=Rahul |date=2025-08-09 |title=Marathi film 'Jaggu Ani Juliet' produced by Punit Balan Studios wins Second Prize for Best Film |url=https://www.punekarnews.in/marathi-film-jaggu-ani-juliet-produced-by-punit-balan-studios-wins-second-prize-for-best-film/ |access-date=2025-10-05 |website=Punekar News |language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Rural Film|Best Rural Film]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Social Film|Best Social Film]]
|{{nom}}
|-
|[[Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Director|Best Director I]]
| rowspan="3" |Shrikant Prabhakar
|{{won}}
|-
|Best Rural Film Director
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Social Film Director
|{{nom}}
|-
|Best Debut Actor
|Deepak Joil
|{{won}}
|-
|Best Debut Actress
|Shraddha Khanolkar
|{{won}}
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
*{{IMDb title|id=35301400}}

[[Category:2024 films]]
[[Category:2025 Marathi-language films]]
[[Category:2024 drama films]]
[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:Marathi-language drama films]]
[[Category:Films about disability in India]]
[[Category:Films about disability]]
[[Category:Indian films about the COVID-19 pandemic]]
[[Category:Films shot in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Films shot in Sindhudurg]]
[[Category:Films set in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Indian short stories adapted into films]]
[[Category:Short stories adapted into films]]

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