Ata Thambaycha Naay!
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Omkar Gokhale
Arvind Jagtap
Dharam Walia
Siddhartha Jadhav
Om Bhutkar
Ashutosh Gowariker
Prajakta Hanamghar
Kiran Khoje
Parna Pethe
| Ata Thambaycha Naay! | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Shivraj Waichal |
| Written by | Shivraj Waichal Omkar Gokhale Arvind Jagtap |
| Produced by | Tushar Hiranandani Dharam Walia |
| Starring | Bharat Jadhav Siddhartha Jadhav Om Bhutkar Ashutosh Gowariker Prajakta Hanamghar Kiran Khoje Parna Pethe |
| Cinematography | Sandeep Gn Yadav |
| Edited by | Sanjay Sankla |
| Music by | Gulraj Singh |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Zee Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 144 minutes[1][2] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Box office | ₹7.45 crore |
Ata Thambaycha Naay! (transl. Now, there’s no stopping!) is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language drama film co-written and directed by Shivraj Waichal, and produced by Chalk and Cheese Films, Film Jazz, and Zee Studios.[3][4] The film stars an ensemble cast including Bharat Jadhav, Siddhartha Jadhav, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Prajakta Hanamghar, Kiran Khoje, Parna Pethe, Om Bhutkar and Rohini Hattangadi.[5][6] Based on a true incident, the story highlights the dedication and lives of employees of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation.[7] The story has been inspired by an incident that took place in BMC in 2016 where 23 Class IV workers passed the 10th standard board exam that year.
The film was officially announced in December 2024 and was theatrically released on 1 May 2025, coincide with Maharashtra Day.[8]
A group of municipal workers in Mumbai, most of them sanitation staff, never had the chance to finish their education. With encouragement from Assistant Commissioner Udaykumar Shirurkar, they decide to go back to school and attempt the 10th standard exam.
At first, they struggle to balance hard physical jobs during the day and studies at night. Some get discouraged, some fall sick, and others think of giving up. Their night-school teacher Nilesh motivates them to continue, reminding them of the dignity and confidence education can bring.
Slowly, the group learns to support each other. Despite many challenges, they regain faith in themselves and prepare for the exam, showing that it’s never too late to learn.
Cast
- Bharat Jadhav as Sakharam Manchekar
- Siddhartha Jadhav as Maruti Kadam
- Ashutosh Gowarikar as Udaykumar Shirurkar
- Prajakta Hanamghar as Jayashree Kamble
- Kiran Khoje as Apsara Jadhav
- Rohini Hattangadi as Udaykumar's Mother
- Parna Pethe as Seema Mali
- Om Bhutkar as Nilesh Mali
- Pravin Dalimbkar as Pravin Sawant
- Rupa Borgaonkar
- Deepak Shirke as Dattabhau
- Shrikant Yadav as Mr. Kamble
Production
In mid-December, the film was officially launched at an event attended by Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, Deputy Commissioner Kiran Dighavkar, Zee Studios executives Umesh K. Bansal and Bavesh Janwalekar, producers Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani and Dharam Walia, retired Municipal Officer Udaykumar Shiroorkar, and members of the cast, who were also present at the launch.[9]
The story is inspired by the real-life journey of Udaykumar Shiroorkar, a retired Assistant Municipal Commissioner (AMC), who motivated 23 Class IV workers of the BMC to complete their basic school education.[10]
The renowned actors Bharat Jadhav and Siddhartha Jadhav, who have previously worked together in several successful films and are much loved by audiences, are reuniting on screen after many years.[11]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ata Thambaycha Naay - Title Track" | Manoj Yadav | Gulraj Singh | Ajay Gogavale, Aanandi Joshi | 3:25[12] |
| 2. | "Chal Re Mana Jaau" | Manoj Yadav | Gulraj Singh | Nihira Joshi Deshpande Gulraj Singh | 2:44 |
| 3. | "Saang Saang Bholanath" | Manoj Yadav | Gulraj Singh | Avadhoot Gupte, Shivraj Waichal, Swarmegha Students | 2:40 |
Marketing and release
The title motion poster was unveiled on 1 February 2025, featuring the film's title painted in three bold colors on a wall along a busy road.[13] The first look of the film was revealed in the form of a pre-teaser on the occasion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, prior to which it was launched at the 25th Zee Chitra Gaurav Purashkar ceremony.[14] In the teaser, people are seen joyfully running in one direction, holding leaves in their hands, suggesting a symbolic or significant moment in the film.[15] On Women’s Day 2025, a special teaser was released, depicting a woman entangled in responsibilities—someone who puts her family first, finds her identity across fields, and symbolizes non-violence and inspiration.[16][17] On the occasion of Gudi Padwa, the Marathi New Year, a new poster featuring the entire ensemble cast—with joyful expressions and a sense of triumph—was unveiled during the Shobha Yatra in Dombivli.[18][19]
A grand premiere was held in Mumbai on 29 April 2025, attended by numerous industry personalities including Mahesh Manjrekar, Anjali Patil, Amey Wagh, Rinku Rajguru, Ankush Chaudhari and Chhaya Kadam. The film was released in theatres on 1 May 2025, coinciding with Labour Day, which is also celebrated as Maharashtra Day.[20]