Studio Logical Thinkers’ Sa La Te Sa La Na Te (Marathi; UA) exposes the horrible state of affairs in the world of journalism today, when journalists can stoop to any level for monetary gains.
Tejas Deshmukh (Sainkeet Kamat) loves to make videos which he posts on social media. Due to this, he is quite famous in his town, Chandrapur. One day, he makes a video for a television news channel, which makes him extremely popular as a news reporter. When he realises that he can make money on the sly by making videos, he makes a fake news video for a politician, of course for money. What happens thereafter?
Santosh Kolhe has penned a story which is not very novel or unique. The screenplay, written by Shrikant Bojewar, Tejesh Ghadge and Santosh Kolhe, is engaging in parts only. Some portions are not only predictable but also boring. At the end of the day, the drama turns out to be repetitive and even dull. Shrikant Bojewar’s dialogues are average.
Sainkeet Kamat acts well as Tejas Deshmukh but he is unable to shoulder the burden of an entire film without other lead actors. Richa Agnihotri is so-so as Samidha. Chhaya Kadam lends decent support as police inspector Jayashree Borade. Upendra Limaye leaves a mark as a politician. Padmanabh Bind is adequate. Mangal Kenkre is alright. Vandana Sardesai makes her presence felt. Ramesh Chandane is okay. Others fit the bill.
Santosh Kolhe’s direction is ordinary. There is nothing sensational or even noteworthy about his narration. Rohit Nagbhide’s background music is fair. Vinayak Jadhav’s cinematography is alright. Art direction (by Eknath Kadam) is appropriate. Sachin Natekar’s editing leaves something to be desired.
On the whole, Sa La Te Sa La Na Te is a flop show.
Released on 7-2-’25 at Cinepolis Bhandup (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay by Platoon One Distribution thru PVR Inox Pictures. Publicity & opening: poor.