Takatak 2

Takatak 2
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Milind Kavde
Written by	Milind Kavde
Produced by	Om Prakash Bhatt Naresh Choudhary Aditya Joshi
Starring	Prathamesh Parab Akshay Kelkar Ajinkya Raut Bhoomika Kadam Pranali Bhalerao
Cinematography	Hazrat Sheikh Wali
Edited by	Guru Patil
Music by	Varun Likhate
Production companies	Reliance Entertainment Purple Bull Entertainment
Release date	18 August 2022 (2022-08-18)
Country	India
Language	Marathi

Takatak 2 is a 2022 Indian Marathi-language romantic comedy film directed by Milind Kavde. It is the sequel for the 2019 film Takatak.[1] The film stars Prathamesh Parab, Akshay Kelkar, Ajinkya Raut, Bhoomika Kadam and Pranali Bhalerao.[2] The popular song "Hridayi Vasant Phulatana" in the 1988 Marathi comedy drama film Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi was adapted with the same title, featured Iranian-German actress Elnaaz Norouzi.[3]

The film was theatrically released on 18 August 2022 coinciding Janmastami.[2] The film grossed over ₹2.11 crore (US$240,000) in the first weekend of release.[4]

Plot

Cast

• Prathamesh Parab as Ganya
• Akshay Kelkar as Chandu
• Ajinkya Raut as Sharya
• Bhumika Kadamb as Mini
• Pranali Bhalerao as Kamakshi
• Komal Bodkhe as Ankita
• Mayuri Aawhad as Reena
• Tushar Mane as Kartik
• Bharat Ganeshpure Chandu's father
• Smita Dongre as Ganya's mother
• Swapnil Rajshekhar as Desai
• Kiran Mane as Chandu's father
• Sushant Divekar as Gabalya
• Pankaj Vishnu as Prof. Jondhale
• Rushi Machche as Santosh
• Akshay Jadhav as Dinesh[5]

Production

Muhurat shot and formal launch was done on 15 April 2021 in Goa, India. Principal photography began that day, as informed by the makers.[6] On 22 April 2021, first schedule Complete.[7] On 6 July 2021, entire shooting of the film has been wrapped up.[8]

Release

The film was theatrically released on 18 August 2022 all over Maharashtra.[2]

Critical reception

A reviewer of The Times of India wrote"You can question the content of the film, but the Takatak franchise seems to have cracked the formula for commercial success. If sex sells, then Tatatak 2 sells it with a side of heartfelt stories and lovable characters".[9] A reviewer of Lokmat says "This film is not just a thriller, it tries to say something. Youngsters must watch this movie, but others should also watch it once".[10]

Soundtrack

Takatak 2
Soundtrack album by Varun Likhte
Released	2022
Recorded	2022
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	10:48
Language	Marathi
Official audio
Takatak 2- Full Album on YouTube

The songs are composed by Varun Likhte and the lyrics are penned by Jai Atre. The first song titled "Ghe Takatak De Takatak" was released on 26 July 2022[11] and second song titled "Hridayi Vasant Phultana" was released on 16 August 2022.[12]

No.	Title	Artist(s)	Length
1.	"Ghe Takatak De Takatak"	Harwardhan Wavare, Mugdha Karhade	2:39
2.	"Lagin Ghayee"	Anand Shinde, Kavita Ram	4:08
3.	"Ghe Takatak De Takatak (extended version )"	Harshwardhan Wavare, Mugdha Karhade	4:01
Total length:			10:48

References

1. "'टकाटक'च्या यशानंतर आता 'टकाटक २'". Loksatta (in Marathi). 18 April 2021. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
2. "Prathamesh Parab's 'Takatak 2' gets a new release date, film to hit the theatres on August 18". The Times of India. 19 July 2022. Archived from the original on 22 July 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
3. "'Takatak 2' new song: Elnaaz channels her inner 'Marathi mulgi' in the evergreen chartbuster 'Hridayi Vasant Phultana'- Watch". The Times of India. 16 August 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
4. "'Takatak 2' weekend box office collection: Prathamesh Parab starrer earns Rs 2.11 crore". The Times of India. 23 August 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
5. Information, Film (19 August 2022). "'TAKATAK 2′ (MARATHI) REVIEW | 19 August, 2022 – Film Information". Retrieved 16 March 2024.
6. "'Takatak 2': Prathamesh Parab gives a glimpse of Mahurat pooja as he kick-starts shooting of his upcoming sequel". The Times of India. 15 April 2021. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
7. "Filmmaker Milind Kavde wraps up the first schedule of 'Takatak 2' in Goa; shares a group photo with the star cast". The Times of India. 22 April 2021. Archived from the original on 25 March 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
8. "प्रथमेश परबचा आगामी सिनेमा 'टकाटक २'चे शूटिंग पूर्ण". Lokmat (in Marathi). 6 July 2021. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
9. "Takatak 2 Movie Review: If sex sells, then Tatatak 2 sells it with a side of heartfelt stories". The Times of India. 18 August 2022. Archived from the original on 24 April 2024. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
10. "Takatak 2 Marathi Movie Review : प्रथमेश परबची 'टकाटक' कॉमेडी, सिनेमा पाहण्यापूर्वी वाचा हा रिव्ह्यू". Lokmat (in Marathi). 18 August 2022. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
11. "TakaTak 2 : 'घे टकाटक, दे टकाटक', बहुचर्चित 'टकाटक 2'चं धम्माल टायटल साँग प्रदर्शित!". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 16 July 2022. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
12. "Takatak 2: 'हृदयी वसंत फुलताना...' या गाण्याचे नवे व्हर्जन ऐकलेत का?". Hindustan Times (in Marathi). 16 August 2022. Archived from the original on 5 December 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.

External links

• Takatak 2 at IMDb