Poster released for Marathi film 'Patri Sarkar 1942' on Krantisinh Nana Patil's Pratisarkar

The story of a turbulent period in India's freedom struggle is set to reach the big screen in Marathi cinema. The history of the Pratisarkar (parallel government) of Krantisinh Nana Patil, who challenged British rule on the soil of Satara, will be told in the upcoming Marathi film 'Patri Sarkar 1942'. The film's official poster was recently released on social media. The film will release in theatres across Maharashtra on November 20.

The Pratisarkar movement of Satara district holds a special place in the freedom struggle. The film will present the courage, sacrifice and bravery of the revolutionaries who fought British rule from underground. The poster shows the atmosphere of the pre-Independence struggle and the stern demeanour of the revolutionaries. This has generated curiosity among audiences about the historical film.

The film is presented by Bhagirathi Motion Pictures. It will give an important chapter of the freedom struggle a place on the silver screen. People are also watching the film as a way of introducing the new generation to the history of Krantisinh Nana Patil's Pratisarkar.

Vishal Govindrao Jadhav is the producer of 'Patri Sarkar 1942'. Manish Ansurkar has handled the writing, lyrics, music and direction. Anil Rabade, Anuradha Dhamane, Siddharth Badi, Shubham Gavai, Rashmi Salvi and Trupti Shedge will appear in the principal roles.

Popular actor Ankit Mohan will appear in a guest role. The narration of the film, in the powerful voice of National Award-winning actor Upendra Limaye, will also be one of its highlights.

Sandeep Watwe, Paramhans Pathak and Sumedh Marathe have handled the cinematography. Editing is by Anil Mokal, while the background score is by Saurabh Lata Shivkumar.