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| director = [[Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni]] | | director = [[Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni]] | ||
| producer = [[Abhijeet Gholap]] | | producer = [[Abhijeet(Abhi)_Gholap|Abhijeet Gholap]]<ref>{{cite news | ||
|title=Marathi films need a change: Abhijeet Gholap | |||
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/marathi-films-need-a-change-abhijeet-gholap/articleshow/12261693.cms | |||
|work=The Times of India | |||
|date=15 March 2012 | |||
|access-date=19 March 2026 | |||
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| writer = [[Girish Kulkarni|Girish Pandurang Kulkarni]] | | writer = [[Girish Kulkarni|Girish Pandurang Kulkarni]] | ||
| screenplay =[[Girish Pandurang Kulkarni]] | | screenplay = [[Girish Pandurang Kulkarni]] | ||
| starring = [[Nana Patekar]]<br/>[[Dilip Prabhawalkar]]<br/>[[Girish Kulkarni]]<br/>[[Sonali Kulkarni]]<br/>[[Sharvani Pillai]] | | starring = [[Nana Patekar]]<br/>[[Dilip Prabhawalkar]]<br/>[[Girish Kulkarni]]<br/>[[Sonali Kulkarni]]<br/>[[Sharvani Pillai]] | ||
| music = Mangesh Dhakde | | music = Mangesh Dhakde | ||
| cinematography = Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti | | cinematography = [[Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti]] | ||
| editing = Abhijit Deshpande | | editing = Abhijit Deshpande | ||
| studio = Devisha Films | | studio = Devisha Films | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = {{Film date | | released = {{Film date|2011|10|10|at Pusan International Film Festival, South Korea|2011|11|04|in India|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Marathi | | language = Marathi | ||
| budget = | | budget = {{INR|5.5 crore}}<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chumbhale |first=Ameya |date=2011-09-24 |title=Mantra of success that Marathi film industry has discovered since 2005 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/media/entertainment/mantra-of-success-that-marathi-film-industry-has-discovered-since-2005/articleshow/10099499.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2025-04-30 |work=The Economic Times |issn=0013-0389}}</ref> | ||
| gross = | | gross = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Deool''''' ( | '''''Deool''''' ({{Translation|''The Temple''}}) is a 2011 Indian [[Marathi language|Marathi]] [[comedy]] directed by [[Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni]]. The film stars [[Girish Kulkarni]], [[Nana Patekar]], [[Dilip Prabhawalkar]], [[Sharvani Pillai]], and [[Sonali Kulkarni]] in lead roles. The film is about the effect of [[globalization]] on India's small towns and the terrible state of Indian villages, with a political backdrop. | ||
''Deool'' won the 59th [[National Film Awards]] for [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]],<ref name=vidya>{{cite news |url= | ''Deool'' won the 59th [[National Film Awards]] for [[National Film Award for Best Feature Film|Best Feature Film]],<ref name=vidya>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Vidya-Balan-wins-National-Award-for-The-Dirty-Picture/articleshow/12173411.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430015945/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-07/news-interviews/31131831_1_lyrics-award-chillar-party-nitesh-tiwari |url-status=live |archive-date=30 April 2013 |title=Vidya Balan wins National Award for 'The Dirty Picture' |date=7 March 2012 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=12 March 2012}}</ref> [[National Film Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] ([[Girish Kulkarni]]) and [[National Film Award for Best Screenplay|Best Dialogue]] (Girish Kulkarni).<ref name=59th>{{cite web |ref=59th |url=http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywood/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5906670 |title=59th National Film Awards: Winners List |publisher=MSN entertainment |access-date=12 March 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120310054510/http://entertainment.in.msn.com/bollywood/article.aspx?cp-documentid=5906670 |archive-date=10 March 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
The film also marks the debut of veteran Hindi film actor [[Naseeruddin Shah]] in Marathi film industry.<ref>{{cite web |url= | The film also marks the debut of veteran Hindi film actor [[Naseeruddin Shah]] in the Marathi film industry.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/award/filmfare-award/2011-2/ |title=Naseeruddin Shah makes Marathi film debut in Deool |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=5 November 2011}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
In the rural areas of Maharashtra lies a peaceful village called Mangrul. Keshya (Girish Kulkarni) , a simple village youth, who works for Bhau (Nana Patekar) as a cow stockman, takes one of Bhau's cows named "KARDI", to one of the hills in the village where there is an Audumber ([[Ficus racemosa]]: Indian fig tree) tree present. KARDI scratches her head over that tree and by which Lord Dattatreya makes a presence and shows his Avtar to Keshya. Keshya, by experiencing God's Avtar, makes a hue and cry in the village saying God Dattatreya made an appearance for him. | In the rural areas of Maharashtra lies a peaceful village called Mangrul. Keshya (Girish Kulkarni), a simple village youth, who works for Bhau (Nana Patekar) as a cow stockman, takes one of Bhau's cows named "KARDI", to one of the hills in the village where there is an Audumber ([[Ficus racemosa]]: Indian fig tree) tree present. KARDI scratches her head over that tree and by which Lord [[Dattatreya]] makes a presence and shows his Avtar to Keshya. Keshya, by experiencing God's Avtar, makes a hue and cry in the village saying God Dattatreya made an appearance for him. | ||
Anna (Dillip Prabhavalkar), most respected figure of Mangrul, advises him against announcing such personal matter as it's a question of faith. However, it is too late as a journalist (Kishor Kadam) with the help of a few other village youths who are more involved in politics, sensationalise the news about Lord Dattatrey making an appearance in Mangrul. | Anna (Dillip Prabhavalkar), most respected figure of Mangrul, advises him against announcing such personal matter as it's a question of faith. However, it is too late as a journalist (Kishor Kadam) with the help of a few other village youths who are more involved in politics, sensationalise the news about Lord Dattatrey making an appearance in Mangrul. | ||
There is now demand for a Dattatrey temple. Bhau doesn't approve it as he wants the funds to be used for better purposes, as Anna also has vision to build a Hospital in the village. But since Bhau, helpless looking at the village so demanding, the temple is built. | There is now a demand for a Dattatrey temple. Bhau doesn't approve it as he wants the funds to be used for better purposes, as Anna also has vision to build a Hospital in the village. But since Bhau, helpless looking at the village so demanding, the temple is built. | ||
And slowly the village becomes a holy place. Mangrul goes through a 360 degree change due to commercialization, but nobody is complaining except Anna. Soon, blinded by the commercial progress, God is forgotten. Every village has a right to progress commercially, but how ethical it is to use a temple and its good to achieve it? | And slowly the village becomes a holy place. Mangrul goes through a 360 degree change due to commercialization, but nobody is complaining except Anna. Soon, blinded by the commercial progress, God is forgotten. Every village has a right to progress commercially, but how ethical it is to use a temple and its good to achieve it? | ||
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==Release== | ==Release== | ||
''Deool'' | ''Deool'' was shown in [[Busan International Film Festival]], [[New York City|New York]]'s South Asian International Film Festival, the [[Abu Dhabi]] International Film Festival and MAMI in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-19/pune/30175495_1_umesh-kulkarni-indian-panorama-section-sonali-kulkarni |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714081425/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-09-19/pune/30175495_1_umesh-kulkarni-indian-panorama-section-sonali-kulkarni |url-status=dead |archive-date=14 July 2012 |title='Deool' heads for international fests |access-date=5 November 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |date=19 September 2011}}</ref> ''Deool'' had its theatrical release on 4 November 2011 with 404 shows across Maharashtra. Following its strong reception, the number of screenings was expanded to 464. In its second week, the film was featured in 307 theaters statewide, including 54 screenings in Pune.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Deool's the picture of success |url=https://punemirror.com/pune/cover-story/deools-the-picture-of-success/cid5140878.htm |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Pune Mirror}}</ref> | ||
==Reception== | |||
===Critical reception=== | |||
Blessy Chettiar of ''[[DNA India]]'' rated 4 stars out of 5 stars, Chettiar praises ''Deool'' for its insightful and engaging portrayal of religion, politics, and rural life in Maharashtra. With strong performances, thoughtful writing, and effective use of humor and music, the film stands out as a significant contribution to Marathi cinema, despite its length.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chettiar |first=Blessy |title=Review: For god's sake, don't miss 'Deool' |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-review-for-god-s-sake-don-t-miss-deool-1607425 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |language=en}}</ref> Namita Niwas of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated 3 stars out of 5 stars and commends the film for its engaging portrayal of how [[globalization]] and [[materialism]] impact a rural village, despite its familiar storyline. With strong performances and adept direction by Umesh Kulkarni, the film effectively highlights societal issues while keeping the audience engaged.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Niwas |first=Namita |date=2011-11-11 |title=Deool |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/deool/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816225144/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/entertainment-others/deool/ |archive-date=2023-08-16 |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Darcy Paquet of ''[[Screen Daily]]'' praises for its skillful handling of a large ensemble cast and its effective portrayal of a village's rapid transformation. The film balances entertainment with deeper themes of economic development, corruption, and religious belief, allowing viewers to explore these issues without overt direction.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paquet |first=Darcy |title=The Temple |url=https://www.screendaily.com/the-temple/5032903.article |access-date=2024-09-02 |website=Screen Daily |language=en}}</ref> | |||
===Box office=== | |||
The film was collected {{INR|2.5 crore}} in the first week.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Deool | |
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| File:Deool.jpg Movie poster | |
| Directed by | Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni |
| Produced by | Abhijeet Gholap[1] |
| Written by | Girish Pandurang Kulkarni |
| Screenplay by | Girish Pandurang Kulkarni |
| Starring | Nana Patekar Dilip Prabhawalkar Girish Kulkarni Sonali Kulkarni Sharvani Pillai |
| Music by | Mangesh Dhakde |
| Cinematography | Sudhakar Reddy Yakkanti |
| Edited by | Abhijit Deshpande |
Production company | Devisha Films |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Budget | ₹5.5 crore[2] |
Deool (transl. The Temple) is a 2011 Indian Marathi comedy directed by Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni. The film stars Girish Kulkarni, Nana Patekar, Dilip Prabhawalkar, Sharvani Pillai, and Sonali Kulkarni in lead roles. The film is about the effect of globalization on India's small towns and the terrible state of Indian villages, with a political backdrop.
Deool won the 59th National Film Awards for Best Feature Film,[3] Best Actor (Girish Kulkarni) and Best Dialogue (Girish Kulkarni).[4]
The film also marks the debut of veteran Hindi film actor Naseeruddin Shah in the Marathi film industry.[5]
Plot[edit | edit source]
In the rural areas of Maharashtra lies a peaceful village called Mangrul. Keshya (Girish Kulkarni), a simple village youth, who works for Bhau (Nana Patekar) as a cow stockman, takes one of Bhau's cows named "KARDI", to one of the hills in the village where there is an Audumber (Ficus racemosa: Indian fig tree) tree present. KARDI scratches her head over that tree and by which Lord Dattatreya makes a presence and shows his Avtar to Keshya. Keshya, by experiencing God's Avtar, makes a hue and cry in the village saying God Dattatreya made an appearance for him.
Anna (Dillip Prabhavalkar), most respected figure of Mangrul, advises him against announcing such personal matter as it's a question of faith. However, it is too late as a journalist (Kishor Kadam) with the help of a few other village youths who are more involved in politics, sensationalise the news about Lord Dattatrey making an appearance in Mangrul. There is now a demand for a Dattatrey temple. Bhau doesn't approve it as he wants the funds to be used for better purposes, as Anna also has vision to build a Hospital in the village. But since Bhau, helpless looking at the village so demanding, the temple is built. And slowly the village becomes a holy place. Mangrul goes through a 360 degree change due to commercialization, but nobody is complaining except Anna. Soon, blinded by the commercial progress, God is forgotten. Every village has a right to progress commercially, but how ethical it is to use a temple and its good to achieve it?
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Nana Patekar as Bhau Galande
- Dilip Prabhawalkar as Anna Kulkarni
- Sonali Kulkarni as Vahini
- Girish Kulkarni as Keshav Rambhol
- Jyoti Subhash as Kanta, Keshya's Mother
- Jyoti Malshe as Pinky
- Atisha Naik as Sarpanch (Village head)
- Usha Nadkarni as Sarpanch's Mother in Law
- Kishor Kadam as Mahasangram
- Shrikant Yadav as Appa Galande
- Hrishikesh Joshi as Tommya (Jambuwant Rao)
- Shashank Shende as Ninety (Teacher)
- Sharvani Pillai
- Om Bhutkar as Yuvri
- Mayur Khandge as Emdya
- Suhas Shirsat as Poytya
- Abhijit Khaire as Audience
- Vibhavari Deshpande as Poytya's Sister in Law
- Bhakti Ratnaparakhi as Appa Galande's wife
Guest Appearance
- Mohan Agashe as Aamdar Saheb
- Naseeruddin Shah as Dacoit
- Neha Shitole
Release[edit | edit source]
Deool was shown in Busan International Film Festival, New York's South Asian International Film Festival, the Abu Dhabi International Film Festival and MAMI in Mumbai.[6] Deool had its theatrical release on 4 November 2011 with 404 shows across Maharashtra. Following its strong reception, the number of screenings was expanded to 464. In its second week, the film was featured in 307 theaters statewide, including 54 screenings in Pune.[7]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Critical reception[edit | edit source]
Blessy Chettiar of DNA India rated 4 stars out of 5 stars, Chettiar praises Deool for its insightful and engaging portrayal of religion, politics, and rural life in Maharashtra. With strong performances, thoughtful writing, and effective use of humor and music, the film stands out as a significant contribution to Marathi cinema, despite its length.[8] Namita Niwas of The Indian Express rated 3 stars out of 5 stars and commends the film for its engaging portrayal of how globalization and materialism impact a rural village, despite its familiar storyline. With strong performances and adept direction by Umesh Kulkarni, the film effectively highlights societal issues while keeping the audience engaged.[9] Darcy Paquet of Screen Daily praises for its skillful handling of a large ensemble cast and its effective portrayal of a village's rapid transformation. The film balances entertainment with deeper themes of economic development, corruption, and religious belief, allowing viewers to explore these issues without overt direction.[10]
Box office[edit | edit source]
The film was collected ₹2.5 crore in the first week.[7]
Music[edit | edit source]
Music of Deool was composed by Mangesh Dhakade and lyrics were penned by Swanand Kirkire, Sudhir Moghe.
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Deva Tula Shodhu Kutha" (Bhajan) | Shahir Devanand Mali | 02:53 |
| 2. | "Welcome Ho Raya Welcome" | Urmila Dhangar | 04:32 |
| 3. | "Phoda Datta Naam Taho" | Swanand Kirkire | 05:19 |
| 4. | "Tu Jhop Tujha Datta Jaga Aahe" | Swanand Kirkire | 02:47 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Marathi films need a change: Abhijeet Gholap". The Times of India. 15 March 2012. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ↑ Chumbhale, Ameya (24 September 2011). "Mantra of success that Marathi film industry has discovered since 2005". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
- ↑ "Vidya Balan wins National Award for 'The Dirty Picture'". The Times of India. 7 March 2012. Archived from the original on 30 April 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ↑ "59th National Film Awards: Winners List". MSN entertainment. Archived from the original on 10 March 2012. Retrieved 12 March 2012.
- ↑ "Naseeruddin Shah makes Marathi film debut in Deool". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
- ↑ "'Deool' heads for international fests". The Times of India. 19 September 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Deool's the picture of success". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ↑ Chettiar, Blessy. "Review: For god's sake, don't miss 'Deool'". Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ↑ Niwas, Namita (11 November 2011). "Deool". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 16 August 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
- ↑ Paquet, Darcy. "The Temple". Screen Daily. Retrieved 2 September 2024.