2023 Indian film
| Butterfly | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Meera Welankar |
| Written by | Dialogues: Kalyani Pathare Aditya Ingle |
| Screenplay by | Vibhavari Deshpande Meera Welankar |
| Story by | Vibhavari Deshpande |
| Produced by | Ajit Bhure Abhijit Satam Madhura Velankar |
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| Cinematography | Vasudeo Rane |
| Edited by | Jayant Jathar |
| Music by | Shubhajit Mukherjee |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Butterfly is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Meera Welankar in his directorial debut and produced by Aseem Entertainment and Approgramme Studios. The film stars Madhura Velankar, Abhijit Satam, Mahesh Manjrekar, Pradeep Velankar, Sonia Parchure, Radha Dharne.
Cast
- Madhura Velankar
- Abhijit Satam
- Mahesh Manjrekar
- Pradeep Velankar
- Sonia Parchure
- Radha Dharne
Release
Theatrical
The film was theatrically released on 2 June 2023. Previously it was scheduled to be released on 5 May 2023.
Soundtrack
| Butterfly | |
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| Soundtrack album by Shubhajit Mukherjee | |
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| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 8:44 |
| Language | Marathi |
| Label | Zee Music Company |
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| Butterfly - Full Album on YouTube | |
All lyrics are written by Vaibhav Joshi; all music is composed by Shubhajit Mukherjee
| No. | Title | Singer (s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Kori Kori Zing" | Vaishali Mhade | 2:51 |
| 2. | "Dhaage" | Hamsika Iyer | 5:53 |
| Total length: | 8:44 | ||
Reception
Critical reception
A reviewer from Maharashtra Times rated 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote: "So far there have been many works of art with housewives, women at the center; But the film is a good example of how the subject can be presented beautifully with simplicity without being over-the-top."
A reviewer from The Times of India rated 3.0 out of 5 and wrote: "Butterfly explorers some unique themes without once getting preachy."
References
- "Meera Velankar directorial debut : मीरा वेलणकरचे बटरफ्लाय चित्रपटातून दिग्दर्शन क्षेत्रात पदार्पण". ETV Bharat News (in Marathi). 19 May 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- Dange, Pooja (29 May 2023). "Butterfly Marathi Movie: आपली स्वप्नं मरतात तेव्हा आपण मरतो... जगण्याची गोष्ट सांगणाऱ्या 'बटरफ्लाय' चित्रपटाचा ट्रेलर प्रदर्शित". Saam TV (in Marathi). Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- "Butterfly Movie Trailer, Star Cast, Release Date, Box Office, Movie Review | Butterfly Movie budget and Collection | Butterfly | Indian Film History". www.indianfilmhistory.com. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ""आपण कधी मरतो माहितीये?..." सामान्य गृहिणीला 'होममेकर' बनवणाऱ्या 'बटरफ्लाय' चित्रपटाचा ट्रेलर प्रदर्शित; मधुरा वेलणकरचे पुनरागमन". Loksatta (in Marathi). 30 May 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- "Butterfly Movie: त्या एका ठिणगीनं आयुष्याला लखलख लायटिंग होतं.. पण 'ही' ठिणगी आहे कोण? बघाच." Sakal (in Marathi). 15 May 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- "Meera Velankar to make directorial debut with 'Butterfly'; Teaser out!". The Times of India. 21 February 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- "बटरफ्लाय". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- "ButterflyU". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 July 2023.