Devmanus (2025) is a Marathi-language drama-thriller directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar. Produced by Luv Films, it stars Mahesh Manjrekar, Renuka Shahane, Subodh Bhave, and Siddharth Bodke. Released on April 25, 2025, the film is a reimagined adaptation of the 2022 Hindi film Vadh, also produced by Luv Films.
🎬 Plot Overview
The story follows Keshav (Mahesh Manjrekar), a retired schoolteacher in a small town, who, along with his wife Laxmi (Renuka Shahane), faces severe financial strain due to a loan shark named Dilip (Siddharth Bodke). Their home was mortgaged to fund their son's education abroad, but deceit and exploitation follow. As the couple's life unravels, Keshav takes matters into his own hands, leading to a series of unintended and escalating consequences. The film delves into themes of justice, morality, and the lengths one will go to protect loved ones.
🎠Cast & Crew
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Director: Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar
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Writers: Neha Shitole (screenplay)
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Producers: Luv Ranjan, Ankur Garg
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Cast:
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Mahesh Manjrekar as Keshav
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Renuka Shahane as Laxmi
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Subodh Bhave as Inspector Ravi Deshmukh
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Siddharth Bodke as Dilip
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Abhijeet Khandkekar as Vilas Jedhe
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Avni Tamhane as Rama
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Ruturaj Shinde as Madhav
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Pournima Dey as Jedhe's wife
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Gayatri Bansode as Dilip's wife
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Mohan Agashe
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Anshuman Joshi as Hawaldar
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Vinod Vanve as Auto Rickshaw driver
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Sai Tamhankar in a special appearance as dancer in the song "Aalech Mi"
🎶 Music & Cinematography
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Music: Rohan-Rohan
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Background Score: Advait Nemlekar
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Cinematography: Amey Vasant Chavan
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Editing: Faisal Mahadik
📊 Box Office Collection
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Opening Day (April 25, 2025): ₹14 lakh
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Day 2: ₹19 lakh
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Day 3: ₹25 lakh
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Day 4: ₹57 lakh
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Day 5: ₹23 lakh
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Day 6: ₹42 lakh
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Day 7: ₹55 lakh
By the end of its first week, the film had grossed approximately ₹2.27 crore worldwide.
🎬 Budget & Verdict
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Estimated Budget: ₹10 crore (including production and marketing)
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Worldwide Gross: ₹2.27 crore
📺 Marketing & Reception
The film's promotional campaign included the release of a devotional song "Panduranga," featuring Mahesh Manjrekar, on April 2, 2025. Additionally, a Lavani song, "Alech Mi Lavani," featuring Sai Tamhankar, was released on April 15, 2025. The trailer was launched at an event in Mumbai on April 8, 2025, attended by the cast and crew. On April 21, 2025, the romantic song "Sobati," featuring the lead pair and sung by Shekhar Ravjiani and Aarya Ambekar, was released.
Critics have generally praised the performances of Mahesh Manjrekar and Renuka Shahane, noting their strong screen presence and emotional depth. The film's direction and screenplay have also been appreciated for effectively adapting the original story to a Marathi cultural context. However, some reviews have pointed out that the film's pacing could have been tighter to maintain suspense throughout.
