Lapachhapi

Recently regional films have been making there mark in the Indian Film Industry & this movie is a very good example of it. A very good script with a strong social message, good direction & suspenseful screenplay with a few chilling scenes will keep you hooked throughout the movie. Kudos to the director & team for creating this Marathi masterpiece. A must watch for everyone.

Lapacchapi (2017) : Brief Review -

A Terrific Thriller deals with Cliche topic but sets some Technical Achievements in Marathi Cinema. I skipped this film when released because of some other releases and then naturally forgot it. Recently the news of its Hindi Remake brought my interest back, so that i can compare both the films (habit my friends, original must be seen to judge the remake). Skipping this film was a mistake and there's no shame to accept it because i have wasted lot of my time on many craps made in Marathi cinema. Lapachhapi deals with a stereotypical topic which has been attempted many times from old days to modern cinema. The additional factors here are, the horror touch and telling the story in thriller mode. Although the topic is cliche, the importance of it is still relevant. A subject of Child feticide is relavent not only to Marathi Audience but to Pan India audience. The film tells a story of a pregnant woman who arrives in unknown village with her husband. Next, the conspiracy and some horrible facts from past takes this journey forward. What i like the most about Lapachhapi is overall structure of the film. I haven't seen any marathi film recently (in last 3 years i mean) with such a technical brilliance and terrifying visuals. The background score gives jitters but more importantly it is used at correct times. I remember so many films being unnecessarily loud and uselessly hectic and surprisingly Lapachhapi wasn't the one. Cinematography is excellent i must say. Couple of scenes startled me which hasn't happened to me in long time, i mean how? That's a great deal done by Technical team and that's what i called Technical achivements in Marathi Cinema. Another good thing about Lapachhapi is the way it unfolded the plot with that horror stuff and linked it to real life leaving a social Message. I was a fan of Pooja Sawant's beautiful looks from 'Kshanbhar Vishranti' and Colourful 'Dagdi Chaal' but in this film I noticed how good actor she can be. Usha Naik doesn't need any introduction or reference, i remember her act from Classic 'Ek Haiarachi Note' and in Lapachhapi she proved her acting metal again. Those terrible eyes of her, oh god. Rest of the cast is supportive with thier small roles. I didn't know Vishal Furia's name before but now i might remember him for attempting an unattended genre in Marathi Cinema. I don't recall any Marathi Horror film being so good (i didn't expect it on this level) which gave full satisfaction of a certain one time watchable flick. Lapachhapi could have been better compared to some other cinema but for Marathi Cinema it is a well made draft. This film deserves to be remade not only in Hindi but also in some other industries and i hope higher budget would take it on next level. Lapachhapi is definitely recommeded considering the low rate of good films Marathi Cinema has delivered in last decade and i am looking forward to its Hindi remake.

RATING - 7/10*

By - #samthebestest

Honestly, I did not know anything about this movie. My dear friend Jimmy Cage recommended this title on his YouTube channel. I trust his feedback and as I am fluent in Marathi, decided to watch this movie.

I was not disappointed at all and frankly, I enjoyed the movie. Every element and prop in the movie contributed to the horror element, right from the ventilation vent to the creaky cot to the radio set to the sugar cane fields itself. The director has co-opted each element so beautifully in the narrative that nothing appears out of place.

The story starts with a young couple that is about to have a baby running away from loan sharks in Mumbai to a remote village. The young mans ex colleague who is also the driver of the car they hire recommends his remote village as a safe place to hide. The couple reaches the village only to find a dilapidated house in the middle of a sugarcane field as their hiding spot. The drivers wife builds a strong bond with the lady and provides the maternal comfort that the lady needs at such a crucial juncture.

However, when the lady begins seeing things and characters that are not from this world ... she senses a great danger to not just herself but her unborn kid. The struggle of the mother to protect both forms the crux of the movie. Saying anything more about the movie or the plot would damage the fun element. Please see it for yourself. Another masterpiece from a language other than Hindi. Must watch

No complaints at all. Superb movie with good pace and a good message. No dull or unnecessary scene. Regret that I couldn't watch it in theatre.

Lapachhapi is a film which is a milestone in Marathi industry in the yet unexplored horror genre. The screenplay is consistent and engaging, while the background music is pitch perfect. Pooja Sawant delivers her career best, while Usha Naik delivers a stellar performance. The climax could've been more effective, but nonetheless, the film is a masterpiece in itself.