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{{Short description|Indian drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Parinati
| image =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Akshay Balsaraf
| writer = Akshay Balsaraf
| producer = Paragg Mehta Harsh Narula
| starring = [[Amruta Subhash]] [[Sonalee Kulkarni]]
| cinematography = Himanshu Dubey
| editing = Rajesh Rao
| music = Praful Swapnil Samir Saptiskar Vipin Agraval
| studio = PH Films Phoenix Films Insync Motion Pictures
| distributor =
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|08|1}}
| budget =
| runtime = 122 minutes
| country = India
| language = Marathi
}}'''''Parinati''''', also known as '''''Parinati: Badal Swatasathi''''' ({{Translation|Chang for Oneself}}) is a 2025 Indian [[Marathi language|Marathi-language]] drama film written and directed by Akshay Balsaraf. The film stars [[Amruta Subhash]] and [[Sonalee Kulkarni]] in the lead roles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Parinati - Official Trailer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/marathi/parinati-trailer-amruta-subhash-sonalee-kulkarni-akshar-kothari/videoshow/122968573.cms |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=एक बार डान्सर तर दुसरी डॉक्टर, मग घडतं तरी काय? ‘परिणती' सिनेमाचा ट्रेलर चर्चेत |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/amruta-subhash-sonalee-kulkarni-parinati-movietrailerout/articleshow/122763498.cms |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> It follows the journey of two strong women from different backgrounds and explores their evolving friendship.<ref>{{Cite web |title=डान्सबारसमोर बसलेल्या त्या दोघी, पाऊस आणि... अमृता सुभाष आणि सोनाली कुलकर्णीचा तो फोटो व्हायरल |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/amruta-subhash-and-sonalee-kulkarni-parinati-movie-poster-first-look-viral/articleshow/122491657.cms |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref>

== Plot ==
The film follows the story of Dr. Saili, a well-respected doctor and mother who leads what appears to be a happy life with her husband and son. Her world shatters when she discovers her husband's infidelity. Devastated by the betrayal, Dr. Saili spirals into alcoholism as a coping mechanism for her emotional pain.

At the lowest point in her life, Dr. Saili encounters Jharna, a vibrant and fearless bar dancer. Jharna's compassion and positive outlook become instrumental in helping Dr. Saili navigate her crisis. Set against the backdrop of the [[Navaratri|Navratri]] season, the film chronicles the unlikely but deeply rooted friendship that develops between these two women from vastly different social backgrounds. Their bond becomes a transformative force, enabling both of them to discover their inner strength and rebuild their lives after facing profound emotional turmoil.

== Cast ==
* [[Amruta Subhash]] as Dr. Saili<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 July 2025 |title='जारण'च्या यशानंतर अमृता सुभाष 'या' सिनेमात झळकणार! पोस्टर आलं समोर, सोबतीला असेल 'ही' लोकप्रिय अभिनेत्री… |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/marathi-cinema/actress-amruta-subhash-new-movie-poster-name-parinati-with-sonalee-kulkarni-know-more-sva-00-5229817/ |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}</ref>
* [[Sonalee Kulkarni]] as Jharna
* [[Akshar Kothari]] as Nikhil<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=Cine |date=1 August 2025 |title=Akshar Kothari joins the cast of ‘Parinati’! - Latest News, Breaking News, National News, World News, India News, Bollywood News, Business News, Politics News, Sports News, Entertainment News - CineBuster |url=https://www.cinebuster.in/akshar-kothari-joins-the-cast-of-parinati/ |access-date=1 January 2026 |language=en-US}}</ref>
* Chinmayee Swami

== Production ==
The film marked the Marathi cinema debut of television actor [[Akshar Kothari]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=KalakrutiMedia |first=Team |date=31 July 2025 |title=छोटा पडदा गाजवल्यानंतर आता Akshar Kothari झळकणार ‘परिणती’ सिनेमात! |url=https://kalakrutimedia.com/after-ruling-the-small-screen-akshar-kothari-set-to-shine-in-upcoming-film-parinat-info/ |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=Kalakruti Media |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=छोटा पडदा गाजवल्यानंतर लोकप्रिय अभिनेच्याची मोठ्या पडद्यावर एन्ट्री, ‘परिणती’ मध्ये साकारणार महत्त्वाची भूमिका |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/akshar-kothari-in-parinati-movie-with-amruta-subhash-and-sonalee-kulkarni/articleshow/123017034.cms |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> It also brought together [[Amruta Subhash]] and [[Sonalee Kulkarni]] in a collaboration for the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=KalakrutiMedia |first=Team |date=18 July 2025 |title=Parinati Marathi Movie Trailer: दोन सशक्त स्त्रियांची हृदयस्पर्शी गोष्ट सांगणाऱ्या परिणती सिनेमाचा जबरदस्त ट्रेलर प्रदर्शित! |url=https://kalakrutimedia.com/parinati-badal-swatah-sathi-marathi-movie-trailer-out-info/ |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=Kalakruti Media |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kadam |first=Shruti Vilas |date=15 July 2025 |title=Parinati movie: अमृता - सोनाली पहिल्यांदाच झळकणार एकत्र; परिणीतीमध्ये दिसणार लढणाऱ्या दोन स्त्रियांची कहाणी |url=https://saamtv.esakal.com/entertainment/amrita-subhash-sonali-kulkarni-will-be-seen-together-for-the-first-time-in-parineeti-marathi-movie-svk01 |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=Marathi News {{!}} Saam TV |language=mr}}</ref>

== Music ==
The film's background score was composed by Praful Swapnil.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maskar |first=Shreya |date=26 July 2025 |title=Sonalee Kulkarni-Amruta Subhash Video : "बघा आली ही राणी…"; सोनाली कुलकर्णी-अमृता सुभाषच्या कातिल अदा, पाहा 'परिणती'चं नवीन गाणं |url=https://saamtv.esakal.com/entertainment/sonalee-kulkarni-amruta-subhash-parinati-marathi-movie-rani-song-released-watch-video-sm2000 |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=Marathi News {{!}} Saam TV |language=mr}}</ref>
{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 17:20
| title1 = Rani
| length1 = 5:00
| lyrics1 = Samir Saptiskar
| music1 = Samir Saptiskar
| extra1 = [[Vaishali Made]], [[Prajakta Shukre]]
| title2 = Maitri
| length2 = 4:46
| lyrics2 = Sujay Jadhav
| music2 = Vipin Agraval
| extra2 = Vaishali Made
| title3 = Aag
| length3 = 3:14
| lyrics3 = Manndar Cholkar
| music3 = Praful Swapnil
| extra3 = [[Ronkini Gupta]]
| title4 = Swapna
| length4 = 4:20
| lyrics4 = Manndar Cholkar
| music4 = Praful Swapnil
| extra4 = [[Aanandi Joshi]]
}}

== Release and reception ==
The first song, “Rani”, featuring the two lead characters, was released in July 2025 and highlighted the theme of friendship between two strong and self-reliant women.<ref>{{Cite web |last=नवले |first=मयुर |date=26 July 2025 |title=बिनधास्त श्वास घे साला, जगाची काळजी कशाला ! ‘परिणती – बदल स्वतःसाठी’ चित्रपटातील ‘राणी’ हे पाहिलं गाणं प्रदर्शित |url=https://www.navarashtra.com/movies/marathi/sonalee-kulkarni-amruta-subash-new-marathi-movie-parinati-first-song-released-942027.html |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=Navarashtra |language=mr}}</ref> The film was theatrically released on 1 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |date=20 July 2025 |title=‘परिणती : बदल स्वत:साठी’ १ ऑगस्टला प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/marathi-film-parinati-badal-swat-saathi-will-be-released-on-august-1-2025-amy-95-5240634/ |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}</ref>

A reviewer from ''Film Information'' felt that despite strong performances, particularly by [[Amruta Subhash]], the film's mismatched execution and weak emotional impact resulted in limited audience appeal.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Information |first=Film |date=1 August 2025 |title=‘PARINATI’ (MARATHI) REVIEW {{!}} 1 August 2025 |url=https://filminformation.com/featured/parinati-marathi-review-1-august-2025/ |access-date=1 January 2026 |website=Film Information |language=en-US}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=20414866}}
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[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:2025 Marathi-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Films about women in India]]
[[Category:Indian feminist films]]
[[Category:Films about friendship]]
[[Category:Films about alcoholism]]
[[Category:Marathi-language drama films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:2025 Indian films]]

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