Sahyadri Pictures’ Dome (Marathi) is the story of the tribe of labourers, which works in the crematorium. These labourers put the dead bodies on the funeral pyre. The new generation, however, is reluctant to carry on with the centuries-old family tradition. The film presents the conflict between the old and the new generation of the tribe which has always been neglected by society because of the nature of its work.
Pradeep Dalvi’s story is depressing and far from interesting or engaging. Sawta Dawali’s screenplay is repetitive and as boring as the story. The drama about the conflict between the old and the new generation fails to involve the audience because of lack of identification. Since the interaction of commoners with cremation ground workers is nil, the viewers will not feel any empathy towards the old or the new generation. Even the dialogues don’t add much to the drama.
Dr. Vilas Ujawane does a fine job as Dhondiba. Mohan Joshi is effective as Dhaku Patil. Sanjay Shejwal is okay. Anjali Ujawane makes her presence felt as Dagdabai. Anita Naik does a fair job. Avinash Jadhav, Dipti Dhotre, R.L. Tambe, Mayuri Kapadane, Medha Ghadge, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Pradeep Patwardhan and Kanchana Kulkarni lend routine support.
Pradeep Dalvi’s direction is so-so. Sandeep Dange’s music and background score are ordinary. Lyrics (by R.L. Tambe and Vitthal Wagh) are alright. Nicki Batra’s choreography is functional. Raj Kahur’s camerawork is ordinary. Action scenes and stunts (by Prashant Naik) are commonplace. Sets (Anand Baburao Shinde) are average. Sachin Natekar’s editing is loose.
On the whole, Dome is a flop fare.
Released on 27-12-’19 at Bharatmata (daily 1 show) and other cinemas of Bombay thru Jumping Tomato Marketing Pvt. Ltd. Publicity & opening: weak.