Uttar (film)
2025 Indian Marathi-language film
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Uttar is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language drama film written and directed by Kshitij Patwardhan and produced by Zee Studios and Jackpot Entertainmentss.[3] The film stars Abhinay Berde, Renuka Shahane, Hruta Durgule and Nirmiti Sawant in prominent roles.[4]
- Bavesh Janavlekar
- Umesh Kumar Bansal
- Mayur Hardas
- Sampada Wagh
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| Directed by | Kshitij Patwardhan |
| Written by | Kshitij Patwardhan |
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| Cinematography | Amalendu Chaudhary |
| Edited by | Mayur Hardas |
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Running time | 118 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Box office | ₹3 crore[2] |
Uttar was theatrically released on 12 December 2025 in Maharashtra. It is streaming on Zee5 from 13 Feb 2026. It reflections on how artificial intelligence can impact the relationship of a mother and child.[4]
Cast
- Abhinay Berde as Ninad Bhalerao
- Renuka Shahane as Uma Bhalerao
- Hruta Durgule as Kshipra Agashe
- Nirmiti Sawant as Shanta Khanvilkar
Release
Reception
Santosh Bhingarde of Sakal gave 3.5/5 stars and says "the film has light, pleasant dialogues, good cinematography, and despite a few flaws, it’s a fresh, relevant story about the gentle, loving bond between a mother and son."[6] Rasika Shinde-Paul of Kalakruti Media gave 4/5 stars and placed a high value on emotional impact and acting by Renuka Shahane and Hruta Durgule and expressed that this film had a very powerful and emotional impact on him. Among other elements, she noted that this film ahd excellent music and excellent direction. The film's representation of human motherhood versus AI motherhood; the emotional story of this film should not be missed, even though the concepts surrounding AI could have been explained in a more simplified manner.[7] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in says "Uttar is slow to take off and a bit self-conscious at times. However, Patwardhan’s patience with his actors and his tendency to let scenes roll out in full does produce a fair share of moist-eyed moments."[8] Anupama Gunde of Pudhari gave 4/5 stars and says "the film is a deeply emotional story, showing how technology cannot replace a mother’s love. The performances are strong, and the film is a touching reminder for today’s generation to value emotions over tech."[9]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Singers | Composers | Lyrics | Length |
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| 1 | Ho aai! | Radhika Bhide | Amitraj | Kshitij Patwardhan | 3:31 |
| 2 | Asen mi | Ronkini Gupta | Tejas Joshi | Kshitij Patwardhan | 2:49 |
| 3 | Mechanical Nanya | N/a | Aseem Kuhekar, Prateek Kelkar | N/a | 4:35 |
Awards
| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient | Results | Notes |
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| 2026 | Filmfare Awards Marathi | Best Film (Critics') | Uttar | Nominated | [10] |
| Best Actor (Critics') | Abhinay Berde | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress (Critics') | Renuka Shahane | Nominated | |||
| Best Story | Kshitij Patwardhan | Nominated | |||
| Best Playback Singer (Female) | Ronkini Gupta | Nominated | For song "Asen Mi" | ||
| Radhika Bhide | Nominated | For song "Ho Aai" | |||
| Best Lyrics | Kshitij Patwardhan | Nominated |