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| Gadkari | |
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| Directed by | Anurag Rajan Bhusari |
| Written by | Anurag Rajan Bhusari |
| Produced by | Akshay Anant Deshmukh |
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| Music by | Ajit Parab Radhika Bhusari |
Production company | Akshay Deshmukh Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Gadkari is a 2023 Indian Marathi-language biopic based on Nitin Gadkari, the Minister for Road Transport & Highways.[1] The film is produced by Akshay Anant Deshmukh under the banner of Akshay Deshmukh Films. The story, screenplay and direction of the film is by Anurag Rajan Bhusari.[2]
The film depicts Gadkari's struggle, his transition from Jan Sangh to the BJP, his volunteer work with Sangh, and his political path.[1]
The first look poster was unveiled by trade analyst Taran Adarsh.[5] The film was officially announced on 11 October 2023 via teaser.[6] The teaser was released on 11 October 2023.[6] The teaser received mixed response.[7] On 15 October 2023 the 2 minute 3 second trailer was released.[8]
The film was theatrically released on 27 October 2023[9] all over Maharashtra.[3]
Akhilesh Nerlekar of Loksatta in negative review called it "A very shallow, simple and misguided film."[10] Nagpur Today wrote "A Disappointing biopic that misses the mark."[11] Film Information wrote "Gadkari is a fairly well made film but it does not have much masala to succeed at the ticket counters."[12]