Mu. Po. Bombilwaadi

Mu. Po. Bombilwaadi
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Paresh Mokashi
Written by	Paresh Mokashi
Produced by	Madhugandha Kulkarni Bharatt Dilip Shitole
Starring	Prashant Damle Anand Ingle Manmit Pem Vaibhav Mangle Geetanjali Kulkarni Pranav Raorane Ritika Shrotri
Cinematography	Satyajeet Shobha Shriram
Edited by	Abhijeet Deshpande
Music by	Tanmay Bhide
Production companies	Vivek Films Mayasabha Karamanuk Mandali
Release date	1 January 2025 (2025-01-01)
Running time	140 minutes
Country	India
Language	Marathi

Mu. Po. Bombilwaadi, short for Mukkam Post Bombilwaadi, (transl. Address: Post Bombilwaadi) is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Paresh Mokashi. Produced by Madhugandha Kulkarni and Bharatt Dilip Shitole under the banners of Vivek Films and Mayasabha Karamanuk Mandali, the film features an ensemble cast including Prashant Damle, Anand Ingale, Manmeet Pem, Pranav Raorane, Vaibhav Mangle, Ritika Shrotri and Geetanjali Kulkarni. Set in 1942, the story unfolds in a tranquil Indian village thrown into uproar with the unexpected arrival of Hitler. Amid the chaos of World War II, the villagers, led by their spirited local theater group, unite to take on the dictator in a hilarious and heartwarming battle for freedom.

The film was officially announced in September 2024. The film was originally announced as a Christmas 2024 release, but it was postponed it had its theatrically released on 1 January 2025.

Cast

• Prashant Damle as Adolf Hitler
• Anand Ingale as Winston Churchill
• Manmeet Pem as Babban
• Pranav Raorane as Bhaskar
• Vaibhav Mangle as Varvante
• Geetanjali Kulkarni as Varvante Kaku
• Adwait Dadarkar as police inspector Cook
• Ganesh Mayekar as Bhairav
• Sunil Abhyankar as Vaidya Buwa
• Ritika Shrotri as Kundalini
• Deepti Lele as Eva Brown
• Rajesh Mapuskar as Geobbels

Production

Mu. Po. Bombilwaadi was announced in September 2024 with the title "Mu. Po. Bombilwaadi—1942 Eka Bombchi Bomb" and a release date of December 25, 2024. The film is a film adaptation of a theater play. While the cast of the film was announced on September 21, 2024, Prashant Damle's role as Hitler was revealed later, on October 16, 2024, with a special post showcasing his character. Speaking about the casting of Hitler, director Mokashi explained that the decision was influenced by the film's farcical tone, which called for a "cute" portrayal of the dictator. Damle, widely recognized as a "cute" figure in Maharashtra, was the perfect choice. He further noted that the adaptation process reimagined characters to fit the story and actors, leading to a well-suited and brilliant cast. Actress Geetanjali Kulkarni and actor Vaibhav Mangle, who were part of the original play, also play important roles in the film. Damle even trimmed his mustache after 35 years to suit the character.

Soundtrack

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Mukkam Post Bombilwaadi – Title track"	Paresh Mokashi	Tanmay Bhide	Avadhoot Gupte, Vaibhav Mangle	3:46
Total length:					3:46

Release

On November 14, 2024, the title track was released, making it copyright-free calling it "Ladki Janata Yojana" for the audience to help build excitement for the film. The teaser of the film was released on 1 December at PVR Cinemas in Juhu, Mumbai, where entire team was present. Within a week, on December 16, the trailer was also released.

Reception

Mukkam Post Bombilwaadi received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its performances and premise but criticism for its execution and failure to fully adapt the theatrical play into a cinematic experience. Ganesh Matkari of The Hollywood Reporter described the film as "entertaining and well-acted" but noted that it "lacks rhythm and cinematic vision," feeling underwhelming despite its strong premise. Sandesh Vahane, writing for Sakal, expressed disappointment, stating that the film failed to meet audience expectations and lacked the spark of Paresh Mokashi's earlier works. Milind Bhanage of The Times of India gave the film a 3/5 rating, calling it "a theatrical farce that's hilarious only in parts" and criticizing its stage-like execution despite a talented cast. Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in labeled the film "extremely silly and occasionally funny," highlighting Prashant Damle's performance as Hitler but noting that the film remained too theatrical and lacked ambition. Kalpesh Kubal of Maharashtra Times also reviewed the film, describing its comedic elements but echoing sentiments about its limited cinematic appeal.

External links

• Mu. Po. Bombilwaadi at IMDb