Ambat Shaukin
2025 Marathi film by Nikhil Wairagar
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Ambat Shaukin (transl. Tangy Desires) is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language comedy drama directed by Nikhil Wairagar.[1][2] The film stars Pooja Sawant, Akshay Tanksale, Kiran Gaikwad, Nikhil Wairagar, Bhau Kadam and Parth Bhalerao.[3][4][5]
Amit Bendre
Prafful Kakani
Anagh Bhutada
Nilesh Rathi
Akshay Tanksale
Kiran Gaikwad
Nikhil Wairagar
Bhau Kadam
Parth Bhalerao
| Ambat Shaukin | |
|---|---|
| आंबट शौकीन | |
| Directed by | Nikhil Wairagar |
| Written by | Akshay Tanksale Amit Bendre |
| Produced by | Ranjana Mohit Lakhotia Prafful Kakani Anagh Bhutada Nilesh Rathi |
| Starring | Pooja Sawant Akshay Tanksale Kiran Gaikwad Nikhil Wairagar Bhau Kadam Parth Bhalerao |
| Cinematography | Madhuram J Solanki |
| Edited by | Rohaan Pattil |
| Music by | Sai-Piyush |
Production companies | Hexvision Entertainment Labros Entertainment SS and KL Brothers Productions Big Brain Productions |
| Distributed by | Panorama Studios |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
The film addresses the issue of sextortion and digital deception through a comedic narrative.[6][7] It was released theatrically on 13 June 2025.[8][9] Upon release, the film received mostly negative reviews.[10]
Plot
Three quirky and close friends simultaneously develop feelings for the same mysterious girl. What begins as a lighthearted rivalry among friends quickly spirals into chaos when the trio unknowingly falls into a cleverly laid honey trap. Amid the laughs and confusion, the film exposes the dangers of digital deception, exploring themes of trust, friendship, and online safety.
Cast
- Pooja Sawant as Janvi
- Akshay Tanksale as Varun
- Kiran Gaikwad as Reddy
- Nikhil Wairagar as Lalit
- Prarthana Behere as Asmita
- Amey Wagh as Amey
- Bhau Kadam as Bhau
- Parth Bhalerao as Digya
- Abhijeet Khandkekar as PI Bhamre
- Monalisa Bagal
- Shrikant Yadav
- Manini Durge as Neha
- Chinmay Sant as Pavya
- Rahul Magdum as Phadke
- Aashay Kulkarni
- Gautami Patil[11]
- Shubhankar Ekbote
- Sviya Londhe
- Pratibha Bhagat
- Prachi Palave
- Pittya Pradeshi
- Daya Gaikwad
- Akya Jadhav
- Aaryak Pathak
- Vinod Khedekar
- Sagar Dhamale
- Vaishnavi Loyare
- Kedar Damodar Soman
Release and reception
Ambat Shaukin trailer was released in May 2025.[6][12] It had theatrical release on 13 June 2025.[13][14] The film was later made available for digital streaming on Amazon Prime Video.[15]
Critical response
The Times of India critic Mihir Bhanage gave the film 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "It deserves full marks for the effort and passion, but half of that for its execution."[16]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tambu Pirmacha Petla" | Sandesh Raut | Sai-Piyush | Piyush Kulkarni, Onkarswaroop Bagde, Ajit Vispute | 3:40 |
