The story follows seven friends who have known each other for over 25 years. During a weekend getaway at a doctor’s farmhouse, a brief power outage leads to an incident: everyone hears the sound of a followed by a sharp slap . This single moment of darkness plants seeds of suspicion, as the group spends the rest of the film trying to uncover who kissed whom and who retaliated. The narrative serves as a vessel to explore deeper themes:
Directed by Aditya Ingale, the film features some of the most prominent names in Marathi cinema: as Parag, an executive. Mukta Barve as Sumitra, the "gossip queen" and homemaker. Atul Parchure as the Doctor. filmycabbeauty alibaba ani chalishitale chor updated
as Varun, a physics professor (reprising his role from the original play). Umesh Kamat as Abhishek, the group's only bachelor. Madhura Welankar-Satam as Shalaka, a chemistry teacher. Shruti Marathe as Aditi, a fashion designer. Critical Reception and Availability The story follows seven friends who have known
The film received mixed to positive reviews. Critics at The Times of India praised its relatability and humor, rating it 3 out of 5 stars. However, some viewers felt the ending was underwhelming or that the film's message regarding marital ethics was controversial. The narrative serves as a vessel to explore
The film sparks debate on whether "flirting" or seeking excitement outside of marriage is a "new normal" for people in their forties.
Alibaba Aani Chalishitale Chor (2024) - Full cast & crew - IMDb