Maharashtra is known for various things, two of the most important being wrestling and bullock cart racing. The film Rangda will provide a thrilling experience based on these two captivating activities. This film, featuring fresh new artists, will be released across the state on July 5, and its poster has been launched.
Produced by Shetkari Putra Production, Rangda is a collaborative effort by Yogesh Balwadkar, Kiran Fate, Rahul Gawane, Machhindra Lanke, Abbas Mujawar, and Ayub Havaldar. Along with producing, Ayub Havaldar has also handled the story and direction. Babaji Satpute and Yuvraj Pathare are co-producers, while Deepak Thube has worked as the dialogue writer. The film’s editing is done by Ajit Mandale and Naushad Inamdar, with Ansar Khan handling the cinematography. The lyrics penned by Arun Walunj and Pramod Ambadkar are set to melodious music by Rohit Nagbhide. Bhushan Shivtare, Mayuri Navhate, Amol Lanke, Bhimraj Dhanapune, Atik Mujawar, Sandeep (Bapu) Raskar, Rajendra Gunjal, Pallavi Chavan, Nikita Pethkar, and Nilesh Kavad play powerful lead roles in the movie.
Although Marathi cinema has depicted bullock cart racing and wrestling before, Rangda uniquely combines these two sports in its storyline. The plot revolves around a young man from an ordinary family who has a passion for wrestling and bullock cart racing, and the struggles he faces to pursue these interests. Watching the thrilling depiction of bullock cart racing and wrestling, two iconic aspects of Maharashtra’s agricultural and sports culture, on the big screen will surely be a treat for the audience. Importantly, the two main actors in this film are national-level players in wrestling.
