Tighee
2026 Indian film by Jeejivisha Kale
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Tighee (transl. Three Women) is a 2026 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Jeejivisha Kale in her directorial debut.[2] Produced by Coquelicot Pictures and Supri Advertising, the film stars Bharati Achrekar, Nehha Pendse Bayas, and Sonalee Kulkarni in the titular lead roles.[3][4] The film is released on 6 March 2026, coinciding with International Women's Day.[5][6]
Screenplay:
Nikhil Mahajan
Dialogues:
Prajakt Deshmukh
Suhrud Godbole
Nehha Pendse Bayas
Swapnil Bhangale
Shardul Singh Bayas
Nehha Pendse Bayas
Sonalee Kulkarni
| Tighee | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jeejivisha Kale |
| Written by | Jeejivisha Kale Screenplay: Nikhil Mahajan Dialogues: Prajakt Deshmukh |
| Produced by | Nikhil Mahajan Suhrud Godbole Nehha Pendse Bayas Swapnil Bhangale Shardul Singh Bayas |
| Starring | Bharati Achrekar Nehha Pendse Bayas Sonalee Kulkarni |
| Cinematography | Milind Jog |
| Edited by | Nikhil Mahajan Hrishikesh Petwe |
| Music by | Advait Nemlekar Nilesh Moharir |
Production companies | Coquelicot Pictures Supri Advertising and Entertainment |
Release dates |
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Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Box office | ₹4.80 crore[1] |
Plot
The film explores the complex and delicate relationship between a mother and her two daughters. Set against the backdrop of an ancestral home, it delves into unspoken emotions, shared memories, and the secrets that both bind and distance family members.[7] Described as a "journey of a woman's mind," the narrative focuses on the perception of these three women across different generations.[8]
Cast
- Bharati Achrekar as Hemlata Ranade
- Mrinmayee Godbole as Young Hemlata
- Nehha Pendse Bayas as Swati Karnik
- Sonalee Kulkarni as Sarika
- Nipun Dharmadhikari as Gandharva
- Pushkaraj Chirputkar as Malhar Karnik
- Jaimini Pathak as Swati's boss
- Sanjay Mone as Madhusudan
- Suvrat Joshi as young Madhusudan
- Sidharth Menon as Sarika's friend
Production
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sharada Sarita" | Jitendra Joshi | Nilesh Moharir | Priyanka Barve | 3:15 |
| 2. | "Haas Jarashi" | Jitendra Joshi | Advait Nemlekar | Sonu Nigam | 3:03 |
| 3. | "Paanha" | Jitendra Joshi | Advait Nemlekar | Sharayu Date | 2:31 |
| 4. | "Paanha Punha" | Jitendra Joshi | Advait Nemlekar | Sharayu Date | 7:56 |
| Total length: | 16:45 | ||||
Release
The film was selected for the competition section of the 24th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) in 2026, where it was noted for being the only film in the Marathi competition directed by a woman.[10][2]
The first teaser of the film was released on 17 January 2026.[5] The film was released theatrically on 6 March 2026.[3][6]
Reception
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in writes "An elephant in the room – a shocking secret – has driven a wedge between Hemalata and Swati. This sensitively handled passage boosts Tighee’s credibility as one of the acutely observed films about childhood trauma and its echoes into adulthood."[11]
Sakshi Salil Chavan of Outlook India rated 4/5 stars and wrote "The film’s unpredictability carries anxiety, hope and anger, cascading through its screenplay at once."[12]
Santosh Bhingarde of Sakal gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and praised the cinematography by Milind Jog. He noted that the first half progresses slowly, but the narrative gains momentum in the second half and becomes emotionally engaging. He described the film as a sensitive and emotional story with a fluid yet slow-paced narrative.[13]