One of the first few Marathi releases of 2023, Vaalvi, was lauded by the critics and the audience right from the day it released. The film became an instant hit and garnered impressive box office collections. After a successful theatrical run, Vaalvi will now stream digitally this month.
Vaalvi: OTT Release Details – When and Where to Watch
Fans can watch Vaalvi on Zee5 from February 24, 2023. A social media post regarding the same was shared by the OTT platform, with a message that read, “Theatres madhun audience cha bhar-bharun prem gheun, hi #Vaalvi aata #ZEE5 var lagnar ahe. Taarikh lakshyat theva, 24 February!”
Theatres madhun audience cha bhar-bharun prem gheun, hi #Vaalvi aata #ZEE5 var lagnar ahe.
Taarikh lakshyat theva, 24 February!#VaalviOnZEE5 pic.twitter.com/pRLoBUnrF1— ZEE5 (@ZEE5India) February 14, 2023
Vaalvi: Cast and Crew
Directed by Paresh Mokashi, Vaalvi is written by Paresh and Madhugandha Kulkarni. The film is also produced by Madhugandha and presented by Zee Studios. Popular names like Swapnil Joshi, Shivani Surve, Subodh Bhave, and others from the Marathi film industry have been cast in the film, in pivotal roles.
The cinematography of the film has been done by Satyajit Shobha Shriram and edited by Abhijeet Deshpande and Saurabh Prabhudesai. The music has been given by Mangesh Dhakade.
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Vaalvi: Trailer and Premise
Presented as a Comedy Drama, Vaalvi is about “Aniket and Avani, a couple, who decide to end their lives together. A foolproof plan is made, but by Aniket and his girlfriend Devika. So, is a suicide being executed or a murder being planned?”
Vaalvi: Cast Speaks
In an interview with the media, lead actor of the film, Swapnil Joshi, said, “Vaalvi was an experimental role for me as it is unlike anything I have portrayed before and I am really happy with the response. My director (Paresh) helped me broaden my horizon as an actor and he pushed me out of my comfort zone for which I am grateful. I am also grateful to the viewers for appreciating this film and giving it their love. Now with Vaalvi’s world digital premiere on ZEE5, I am excited for the film to reach a wider audience base across the world.”
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Vaalvi: Reviews and Box Office
The film received positive reviews from critics and the audience. Reviewers stated that the screenplay was impressive, and the cast was selected to the point as they portrayed right attitude needed to highlight the characters. Aspects like dialogues, background music, cinematography and others were also appreciated, as they elevate the experience. Despite being dark, serious, and intense, the film keeps the audience engaged and also makes one laugh with the cheesy dialogues.
Trade reports state that Vaalvi has collected over Rs. 3.5 crore at the box office.
Vaalvi: IMDb Rating
Users on IMDb have given Vaalvi a rating of 8.8/10