The much-loved Marathi novel ‘Kosala’ by Bhalchandra Nemade is set to grace the silver screen with the movie titled ‘Kosala – Ninety-Nine in 100...’. The novel changed the way stories were told when it came out in 1963, is ready to captivate the audience once again with its move version. 

The novel tells the coming-of-age story of a young man named Pandurang Sangvikar, who explores his journey from a rural village to the city for education and back. It beautifully captures the twist and turns of life, identity and finding yourself. The story will unfold on the big screen under the direction of Aditya Rathi and Gayatri Patil and is produced by Mehul Shah. The role of Pandurang Sangvikar will be played by acclaimed actor Sayaji Shinde, sparking excitement among fans and cinema lovers. 

Bhalchandra Nemade wrote the novel at the young age of 25, changing the way of telling stories. The novel was widely appreciated and got a lot of attention around the world, as it has been translated into various languages, including English, Hindi, Gujarati, Kannada, Assames, Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali and Oriya. Bhalchandra Nemade got Jnanpith Award, the highest literary award by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014, making the book known around the world.  

The movie wants to capture the soul of the novel while using the visual medium to create a good movie. The directors, Adtiya Rathi and Gayatri Patil, have expressed their commitment to staying true to the spirit of ‘Kosala’.

People are excited for the release of the movie ‘Kosala – Ninety-nice in 100…’, with fans of the book are waiting to witness the timeless tale on the big screen. All eyes are on the talented team to turn the novel into a beautiful reality. It would be exciting to see how the film is received on the silver screen. 

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