Anandi Pictures Amravati and Radhakrushna Production’s Devghar On Rent (Marathi; UA) is the story of change of heart. When the path of blood and revenge takes a turn towards spirituality, things dramatically change for the better.
Sanjay Navgire’s story and screenplay, with additional screenplay by Vishal Sudam Jadhao, are predictable to the core. Although the drama has some good portions, the overall impact is not very different from the other good-versus-evil dramas. Sanjay Navgire’s dialogues are good.
Nikhil Chavan does well as Pratap Bhai. Ankit Mohan performs ably as police inspector Satya Junjare. Bhau Kadam leaves a mark as Shivram. Ashwini Chavare has her moments as Sonali. Vaibhav Chavan is quite alright as Anant Nagose. Suresh Vishwakarma makes his presence felt in the role of Bhosale Sir. Garuda Ram impresses as Mallubhai. Raghavendra Sravan is okay as Gallabhai. Shashank Shende shines. Anil Nagarkar, Siddheshwar Zadbuke, Gautami Patil, Bondugulapati and the others do as desired.
Swaroop Sawant’s direction is average. His editing is fair. Music (by S. Sagar and Kabeer Shakya) is routine. Sagar Shinde and Sanjay Navgire’s lyrics are alright. Kishor Dalvi’s choreography is so-so. Rohit Bagbhide’s background music is fairly nice. Camerawork (by Chaitanya Salunkhe) is proper. Rakesh Patil and Karthik Dangri’s action and stunt scenes are quite thrilling. Dilip Khandare’s art direction is of a decent standard.
On the whole, Devghar On Rent is a weak fare with bleak chances at the box-office.
Released on 25-9-’26 at Plaza (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay thru Sunshine Studios. Publicity & opening: poor.
