Mumbai: Global star Priyanka Chopra, Rajshri Entertainment and Kothare Vision Pvt Ltd have joined hands for the upcoming Marathi film, ‘Paani’. The film, which marks the directorial debut of Addinath M. Kothare, is set to hit the theatres on October 18, 2024.
Priyanka shared the announcement on her official Instagram account.
Alongside the video, she wrote, “This is very very special. Our Marathi feature film ‘Paani’ is releasing in theatres on 18th October. See you in theatres! Rajshri Entertainment and Purple Pebble Pictures present PAANI in association with Kothare Vision Pvt Ltd.”
This initiative marks Rajshri Entertainment’s maiden foray into Marathi cinema.
The film, produced in association with Purple Pebble Pictures and Kothare Vision Pvt Ltd, brings together a powerhouse team and promises to make a substantial impact on both the Marathi film industry and its audience.
‘Paani’, written by Nitin Dixit, has an impressive cast including Addinath M Kothare, Rucha Vaidya, Subodh Bhave, Rajit Kapur, Kishor Kadam, Nitin Dixit, Sachin Goswami, Mohanabai, Shripad Joshi and Vikas Pandurang Patil.
The production team comprises Neha Barjatya and the late Rajjat Barjatya, along with Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Dr. Madhu Chopra.
Mahesh Kothare and Siddharth Chopra act as associate producers.
In a press note shared by the film’s team, Priyanka Chopra, Founder of Purple Pebble Pictures, expressed her excitement about the film and said, “I am thrilled to share ‘Paani’ with the world – a truly passionate project that tackles a vital issue. This film is special and challenging to make, yet highly relevant to the times we live in. This is an inspiring story of one man’s journey to find solutions that will radically change the lives of everyone around him.”
Chopra further emphasized her pride in the collaboration, adding, “At Purple Pebble Pictures, we are dedicated to collaborating with incredible talent and creating local stories from all regions of India. ‘Paani’ is a shining example of an entertaining and inspiring film with a compelling subject matter, and I am so proud of Addinath’s remarkable directorial debut. Congratulations to the entire team on their hard-earned achievement! Our fourth Marathi production is a testament to the power of collaboration.”
Neha Barjatya of Rajshri Entertainment also shared her excitement and said, “This is Rajshri Entertainment’s first Marathi film and we are delighted to have ‘Paani’ at the forefront. The film addresses the vital issue of water scarcity. With its strong theme and talented crew, ‘Paani’ stands out as a socially relevant film. We believe it will contribute significantly in raising awareness about this pressing issue.”
Director Addinath M Kothare expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with such esteemed collaborators. He commented, “Working with Priyanka Chopra and Rajshri Entertainment was a pleasure. Having such a fantastic team on my directorial debut is like a blessing for me. Also, I had the support of my father. ‘Paani’ will soon be releasing in the nearest theatres and the entire team is confident that it will be an experience that will remain in the audiences’ memories for a long time.”
‘Paani’ is set to hit theatres on October 18, 2024.
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