Sushilkumar Agrawal, Ultra and Rabri Entertainment’s Rukhwat (Marathi; UA) is a reincarnation drama.
Amar (Santosh Juvekar) and Mahima (Priyadarshini Indalkar) go to a village with six friends, as part of their archaeology studies. They visit a museum where they are astonised to see a he-doll and a she-doll along with other things which had once been part of the rukhwat of a bride-to-be. Before they know it, the two dolls begin to cast spells on Amar and Mahima, who can now hear wedding celebration sounds. The two are soon informed by Shankar (Rajendra Shisatkar) that Amar and Mahima were Jagannath and Nishigandha respectively in their previous births. What follows is the story of Jagannath and Nishigandha and how they were killed immediately after their marriage. Who killed them? Do Amar and Mahima seek revenge of their previous births?
Vikram Pradhan has penned a story which offers no novelty except that the reincarnation drama this time commences via two dolls. His screenplay is also routine and unexciting. The thrill element, so essential in a reincarnation story like this, is completely missing. Even the climax is extremely dull. Vishal-Vijay’s dialogues are ordinary.
Santosh Juvekar is average as Amar and Jagannath. Priyadarshini Indalkar performs routinely as Mahima and Nishigandha. Ashok Samarth is alright as Jagtap. Rajendra Shisatkar lends dull support as Shankar. Abhijeet Chavan is so-so as the police inspector.
Vikram Pradhan’s direction is nothing to really shout about. Like the routine script, even his narration fails to engage the viewers. Gaurav Chati’s music, and Vikrant Hirnaik’s lyrics are below average. The background music (by Abhijeet Hegde Patil and Rinam Jain) is functional although it could’ve enhanced the drama had it been of a fine standard. Shakti Indoria’s cinematography is dull. Man B. Roka’s editing is loose.
On the whole, Rukhwat is a poor show all the way and hence it will go largely unnoticed.
Released on 27-12-’24 at Movie Time Goregaon (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay by Ultra Media & Entertainment. Publicity & opening: very poor.
