Synopsis

Gaav Bolavato

Sangram Joshi is an educated young man who completes his studies in his native village before moving to Mumbai in search of better career prospects. Meanwhile, his elderly parents, Appasaheb and his mother, continue to live in their ancestral home, patiently awaiting their son's return. The village, however, suffers under the corrupt rule of Sarpanch Sarjerao, who, along with a shrewd businessman named Makhija, terrorizes the locals. The duo coerces farmers into selling their land for the construction of a chemical factory, prioritizing their own greed over the welfare of the villagers. Sarjerao's corruption runs deep—he even orchestrates the killings of those who oppose him, disguising the murders as farmer suicides to escape legal scrutiny. Back home, Sangram's parents wish to see him married to Jhipri, a village girl who has loved him since childhood. However, Sangram's heart belongs to Manasi, a woman he met in Mumbai, creating a clash between his modern outlook and his family's traditional expectations. Sangram's life takes a tragic turn when he learns of his father's sudden death, prompting him to return to the village to perform the final rites. There, he discovers a poignant letter left behind by Appasaheb, expressing his dream of transforming the village into a clean, progressive, and model community that could serve as an inspiration for rural development across Maharashtra. He entrusts this vision to Sangram, urging him to fulfill it.

Release: 21 Mar 2025
Run time: 125 min
Language: Marathi