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9/10
What a movie !!!!! Watch in theatres
sohamsdd21 January 2023
A must watch movie from the brilliant director Paresh Mokashi. The movie is as brilliant as his previous directions Elizabeth ekadashi and Harishchandrachi factory. It's a Marathi-language suspense thriller+comedy with a beyond imagination ending. Gr8 acting from Swapnil Joshi, Anita Date, Subodh Bhave and Shivani Surve with brilliant comedic timing. Connot fail to remember the funny role by Namrata Sambherao. The first half is just building the story and by the second half you would start to scratch your head thinking of the ending. A perfect name for the movie Vaalvi(termites). You should watch it in the theatres and appreciate the work of the writer, director, actors and everyone involved in making this a Fantastic film.
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9/10
ONE OF THE GREATEST MARATHI MOVIES EVER MADE!!
DrShritej19 January 2023
The dark comedy film 'VAALVI' is a hilarious, deliciously twisted and thought-provoking masterpiece. The script is razor-sharp and the performances by the cast are top-notch, particularly the lead actors who perfectly capture the nuances of the complex and morally ambiguous characters. The film expertly balances humor and thrill to create a unique and unforgettable viewing experience. It keeps you on edge of the seat throughout. It's not for the faint of heart, but for those willing to take the ride, 'VAALVI' is a must-see film that will have you questioning your own morality long after the credits roll.
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9/10
RECOMMENDED.
MandalBros-55 March 2023
One husband wants to kill his wife and makes it to be looked like a suicide. Will he be succeeded on his plan or not is the premises of Vaalvi. It's a Dark-Comedy Thriller, so there are many funny moments, also good thrill is there. Laugh out moments are there specially in the 2nd half.

The screenplay is perfect, I smiled, laughed and get shocked throughout the film. The ending is unexpected, loved it. Amazing Performances by all, loved Swapnil Joshi and Shivani Surve the most. I've heard that makers will do a sequel and I'll be waiting for that. Thriller lovers shouldn't miss this one. Recommended.

Available on ZEE5.

© MandalBros.
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10/10
Termites hold the key.
milindshete15 January 2023
I've watched hundreds of Thrillers, handful number of Thrilcoms and I've always wished that such movies should be made in Marathi too. Thankfully my wish has come true and we have got a movie that shouldn't be missed. This is an original movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you laugh hard at the subtle dark comedy in it. Funny thing is you even wonder how can I be laughing at such situations but you can't help.

The length of Valvi is just 1 hour 46 minutes, with no songs, no futile romance and no nonsense. It's fast paced. The script is tight and engaging. The dialogues are witty and on point. Direction is smart. I am a big fan of Paresh Mokashi and I've loved his work since I watched his play 'Mukkampost Bombilwadi' which happens to be my most favourite. He has good experience with comedy but I was surprised to see his hand at Thrillers. I don't like to compare as such, but I can call him Marathi industry's Shriram Raghavan.

As far as acting is concerned I think all actors have done their job superbly. I'm not a big fan of Swwapnil Joshi, but I loved his acting in this movie. He should actually be utilised for such unconventional roles. Shivani Surve has done a great job too. So has Subodh and Anita Date.

Overall this is one Marathi movie that you should not miss. Especially the people who love Thrillers.

Won't say anything about the title of my review. One should watch the movie to get it.
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10/10
Outstanding!!
patharinilesh15 January 2023
I watched Vaalvi in theatre and yes the experience was fantastic.

1. Intellectual Script and Superb Direction by Paresh Mokashi 2. Perfect characters played by Swapnil Joshi, Subodh Bhave, Anita Daate, Shivani Surve, Namrata Sambherao.

3. Laughing riot in a suspense thriller movie. Standing ovation to writer for this.

4. Why the name Vaalvi? For that I give a bow to the director.

5. There is no single moment that is not taking the story ahead. Movie keeps moving ahead every second.

6. Last but not the least, an unpredictable ending.

7. Huge thanks to Zee Studios and Paresh Mokashi for taking Marathi Movies to next level.
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10/10
Brilliance all the way
gandhisubodh17 January 2023
Couldn't believe I was wholeheartedly laughing on such serious situations..!

Top class cinema!! Considering the kind of topic movie handles, the director did a commendable job to keep the screenplay top-notch. Not a single moment feels cheap.

Excellent acting by all the star cast. Their expressions speak volumes. Their acting elaborates the scenes thousand times better than dialogues.

Proud of Marathi cinema! Go and watch in theatres. Much much better than cheap Bollywood masala movies.

Thanks to Paresh Mokashi and Zee studios for bringing such a masterpiece and taking Marathi movies to next level!
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10/10
One of the best movie in Marathi film industry
shitalpatil-5407215 January 2023
"The Marathi film industry has been producing some truly outstanding and meaningful cinema in recent years. The latest Marathi movie I saw was a powerful and thought-provoking film that delved deep into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. The performances by the lead actors were outstanding and the direction was top-notch. Overall, the movie was a great example of how regional cinema can be just as impactful and relevant as Bollywood or Hollywood productions. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a meaningful and engaging cinematic experience." Please go and watch this movie in theatres.
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10/10
Filmmaking and storytelling is an art and Vaalvi Team has excelled in it.
mandar_dm22 January 2023
Very nicely written, directed, enacted and videographed. A murder mystery that keeps the audience engaged and the moment we lose focus the movie picks the pace again. So at no point in time the audience is losing attention.

A very simple story is made interesting with a presentation. All jokes that come out of the situations and frustration and all other emotions are subtle and never felt out of the line.

And to top it off the climax, just when you think what the end could be the unexpected things happen and the audience is stunned and leaves the theatre laughing. I have never seen any movies and the audience laughs at murder scenes.
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10/10
Superb!!! Brilliant!!!
shivaparvati13 February 2023
We can't be the judge for this great master peice, just a terrific storyline by the writer, director and all the actors. Marathi movie on a next level... from the beginning to the end the story narration was just thriller!!!

'jaane bhi do yaaro" "andhadhun" hilarious murder mystery keeps you glued to your seat. But this one made us jump... Hats off!!!

Marathi is not everyone language, but subtitles helped to understand. Even the bollywood audience should watch this movie!!!

After Kantara, my second top list is "Vaalvi". Thank you for bringing such a good movie to the now a days cinema lovers!!!!
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7/10
Vaalvi: A Killer Comedy That could Leave You Dying with Laughter
iknafilms4 May 2023
The film boasts of an impeccable script and stellar performances that are the pillars of its success. Director Paresh Mokashi delivers a commendable job in his direction, although some frailties in the storyline remain exposed. Mangesh Dhakde's background score hits the mark, lending an effective edge to the film. Satyajeet Shriram's cinematography is adequate, while Nilesh Eknath Wagh's art direction is captivating. The editing is sharp and seamless, keeping the audience hooked until the very end. All in all, this is an unexpected gem of a dark comedy thriller in Marathi cinema, truly worth a watch.
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10/10
Excellent Thriller and well directed.
ankittlabs19 January 2023
The movie was very intriguing for me when I first saw trailer it was like just typical crime scene and they dramatically it will failed off.

From start of picture I was stick to chair thinking how the crime scene will go ahead or not. I was like there will be one turn when crime scene fail either they will caught by fighting between them or Avani will resurrect and fail all the scene.

I loved the part played by Subodh Bhave more that other two. The way he play the character was most awesome.

The end was really unexpected for us, just love the movie how well directed and played across pictures.
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6/10
A perfect murder does not exist for humans, but it does for Termites! Paresh Mokashi's triple dose of combined brainstorming of Keaton & Hitchcock.
SAMTHEBESTEST15 January 2023
Vaalvi (2023) : Brief Review -

A perfect murder does not exist for humans, but it does for Termites! Paresh Mokashi's triple dose of combined brainstorming of Keaton & Hitchcock. Vaalvi sets Marathi cinema apart from other regional industries as far as genre-breaking films are concerned. Buster Keaton gave us humorous adventures, and Alfred Hitchcock gave us suspenseful thrillers. Vaalvi is the result of the combined brainstorming of both of these cinematic legends, filed by an emerging legend, Paresh Mokashi. This guy thinks differently from mainstream cinema. Nobody would have dared to make a biopic with out-and-out humour, but he did it with Harishchandrachi Factory. No one would have imagined a sensitive, spiritual, and message-driven film like Elizabeth Ekadashi with kid-friendly humour, but only Paresh had that much brain to make it possible. Now, he makes a murder mystery+comedy, which is again a first of its kind in Marathi cinema. There are some flicks made in this genre down south and in British cinema, so of course there are a few flaws in terms of outright intelligent narrative. However, the pacy screenplay, engaging storytelling, dedicated performances, breathtaking adventures, and absurdly clever and effective climax make Vaalvi a high-standard watch. I won't talk about the story because I don't want to give away the suspense that the entire Vaalvi team has kept for 3 years (since its making), but I'll give a brief overview. Vaalvi is about engineering a perfect murder, which we all know is not possible humanly or naturally (except for Drishyam). But the human formula isn't applicable to other creatures that don't have brains. Termites, for instance. Mokashi's film is smart at times and a little dumb other times, but it is never a waste or a boring watch. Happy New Year to all Marathi viewers, and I am sure you will never forget the wishes after watching this film.

RATING - 6.5/10*

By - #samthevestest.
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1/10
Extremely insensitive movie
bhushankulkarni-3979825 February 2023
Extremely insensitive movie. A dentist, psychiatrist start killing people for silly reasons. Extra marital affairs of lead characters didn't look natural. Silly jokes are attempted in unnatural manner. No sane human being can behave so casually with dead bodies. No value of human life. I wonder how this movie is rated more than 8 on imdb. I don't want to discuss about acting, dialogue writing etc. Because main storyline itself is unjustified and insensitive. These actors don't even read the script before acting in such movie. Normalizing such kind of criminal thinking and making jokes on that, is not acceptable in any art form.
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10/10
Poetic justice - and how !! am stunned..
asardeshpande18 March 2023
I can't believe what I just saw ! Hats off to the writer for even imagining such a script and then the director for pulling it off in such a brilliant manner. I have seen a lot of films/ series based on "dark humour", but the humour element here is blended in so naturally that you will end up in splits in the most impossible of situations ! Again credit to the writing and of course the actors who have done a wonderful job. The first half is an edge of the seat build up towards the plot and the second half is a mad road trip that follows, and I wasn't sure at first where it wud lead to, but the end so unexpected, it will hit you like a brick wall ! And then when the realisation of the subject and the subtle references towards it start sinking in, the respect for the writer / director grows even bigger !! Won't reveal much. Just go & watch this masterpiece !
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9/10
Brilliantly executed!! Great watch !!
sanjubhat1 February 2023
Film review: Vaalvi ( Marathi film now showing in theatres) #sanjuzzreviews #Vaalvi #subodhbhave #swapniljoshi #Thrillcom #murdermystery #suspensethriller Vaalvi is a dark comedy, a thrillcom as the makes have put it . Very rarely do we see such a movie being attempted by Marathi film makers and Director Paresh Mokashi deserves full credit for this brilliantly executed film.

Story- Aniket (Swapnil Joshi) & his wife Avni( Anita Date) decide to end their lives together. However there is more than what meets the eye, this is actually a well planned murder about to be executed by Aniket and his girlfriend Devika ( Shivani Surve) with Avni as the victim. Can't reveal anything more without giving away the suspense!!

What is Subodh Bhave's role in the film and how is the name Vaalvi ( Termites) apt for this film are the things to watch out for.

Superb screenplay with a gripping storyline that is full of twists and turns right from the word go, will keep you hooked till the very end.

Muted comedy dialogues are just brilliant and tend to make you laugh even in the tense situations that the characters are in !!

Swapnil Joshi, Subodh Bhave create magic on screen as they did in Fugay. The female leads too perform brilliantly.

In a nutshell, everything falls in place for this film. Highly recommended!! Watch it in theatres now or on OTT when it eventually streams. Don't miss !!

Going with 4/5 for this one .. Adios 🙂
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9/10
A fantastic Comedy murder mystery!
amitashi-9211523 January 2023
Its hold you down to your seat till last scene. Covered every details while planning and plotting. Enjoyed a lot.supurb acting by everyone.

Great efforts by writers. After a very long time I have seen such a movie which you cannot predict....that's make it very special. It is a must watch. Though some scenes could have been avoided but overall great movie.

Its hold you down to your seat till last scene. Covered every details while planning and plotting. Enjoyed a lot.supurb acting by everyone.

Great efforts by writers. After a very long time I have seen such a movie which you cannot predict....that's make it very special.
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10/10
I was riveted to the chair from start to finish
aniketkaranje21 January 2023
Story of just two days, in two days Swapnil Joshi(Aniket) and Shivani Surve(Devika) plans 'perfect murder' of Anita Date(Avani). This 'perfect murder' turns into 'Imperfect Murder'.

But in movie, everything is perfect. Everybody acted perfectly. Perfect direction, outstanding performances. The must watch thriller comedy. Subodh Bhave, Swapnil Joshi, Anita Date and Shivani Surve gave perfect justice to their characters. Storyline is perfect. Flow of movie from start to end is great. You won't feel that, film is out of track. Thank God, not added any song in the movie. Paresh Mokashi gave a great treat, became a big fan of you. Best casting done. Just go and watch in movie theatre, you won't be disappointed.
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10/10
Just awesome!
drhsj-6775112 March 2023
What a nice movie! All the actors acted very well. The story is catchy. Can't really think of any major flaws in the plot. The director has done a great job in making this movie. The multiple twists and turns make the movie very interesting. I can't say if there was any part of the movie which was boring. Every scene carries some significance in the story. The climax is brilliant and beyond what a viewer could have possibly imagined. Should have watched this movie in theatre. Such movies keep marathi cinema going. Wish to see similar movies from the director in future. Wish the team all the best.
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10/10
Best mix of acting, direction, story, and cinematography
sushantshete23 January 2023
One of the rarest and best mix of acting, direction, story, and cinematography in marathi film industry.. hats off and must watch 🙌.

This film deserves the award what it got as a winner in Chicago film festival.. just amazing 👏.

Great dialogue diction by all the characters and every actor is giving justice to the character they are performing. Paresh Mokashi's direction is top notch and it is one of the rare combination of thriller comedy in marathi film industry for which director has done really a nice job.

There is not a single wastage of a min in a movie (main reason is no unnecessary song) and balanced 1st and 2nd half.

At the end it's worth to watch if you want to see unpredictable climax & overall flow of the story in the movie.
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10/10
Best Thriller Comedy Movie in Marathi.
aryanbandal16 January 2023
One of the most interesting story which have a thrilling and comedy effects. Comedy and thriller is a rare experience and by watching this movie we all can enjoy that First half of the story is normal and nothing is quite interesting. It is like a normal movie but as soon as the second half starts it is only a thriller with comedic effects . The speciality of the movie is there are only few characters but they all are well characterised. The actors like Swapnil Joshi, Shivani Surve and Subodh Bhave had given a fabulous work. Subodh Bhave gives a fun and interesting element to movie . Special appearance of Namrata gives a whole more Comedic effect. The director Prakash Mokashi had done outstanding work in representing the movie . We should appreciate their work and should watch the movie at the theatres . This is the work done by Marathi flim hats off 🙌
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10/10
Intense thriller and comedy full paida wasool
shubhambirari-123733 March 2023
"Vaalavi" is a thought-provoking and intense Marathi film that explores the delicate subject of suicide and the complexities of human relationships. The film is directed by Sachin Kundalkar and stars Bhushan Pradhan, Ritika Shrotri, and Sanjay Mone in lead roles.

The story revolves around Aniket and Avani, a couple who have decided to end their lives together. They plan their suicide meticulously and are determined to go through with it. However, things take a twist when Aniket's girlfriend Devika enters the picture, and a foolproof plan is made. The question then arises, is a suicide being executed, or a murder being planned?

The film's plot is well-crafted and keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. The performances by the lead actors are exceptional, especially Bhushan Pradhan, who plays the role of Aniket with conviction and depth. The chemistry between the three leads is also noteworthy, and their interactions are realistic and intense.

The film tackles the sensitive subject of suicide in a thought-provoking manner and raises important questions about mental health and the societal pressures that can lead to such extreme measures. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the power dynamics that exist within them.

The cinematography and direction of "Vaalavi" are impressive, and the film's visuals are both haunting and beautiful. The background score is also noteworthy, adding to the film's emotional depth and intensity.

Overall, "Vaalavi" is a well-crafted and powerful film that explores important themes and raises thought-provoking questions. It's a must-watch for anyone who appreciates cinema that challenges societal norms and delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships.
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10/10
10 out of 10
vermataamas6 March 2023
Best movie ever watch in Hollywood, Bollywood and Marathi movie.

Shivani Surve has broke all the records in this masterpiece as usual. Swapnil Joshi does overacting in other movies but in this movie he was just Awesome. Hands down brilliant performance of Subodh Bhave as always. Mind blowing performance by Anita Date.

Cherry on cake is Namrata Sambherao(love u Namaa).

Best direction, bes storyline, best dialogues, best screenplay, best background music, Best acting by all the actors.

I am a series and movies nerd, i can say this Masterpiece has broken all the record. Even Hollywood movies are failure in front of this movie.
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10/10
Superb Crime thriller with comedy
amargadekar-4570215 January 2023
This is spine chilling movie. Interval is terrific and end is unexpected horrific.

Story starts with hero makes plan with his girlfriend to kill his wife and decides one date. On that day he kills her as per the plan but somehow there are series of twists which will keep you glued till end and you try to predict 2-3 ends and unexpected end comes which will shock you.

Overall a best typical andhadhun + drishyam type suspense crime comedy thriller.

You will surely enjoy specially interval scene and the end scene. These 2 are the jaan of the film.

Subodh Bhave has done tremendous acting and after his entry movie goes to next level.
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10/10
Must Watch!! A new direction for Marathi industry
SaurabhAcharekar25 January 2023
Vaalvi is an outstanding mystery/black comedy. The movie is really well made and all the things perfectly fall in place. I think not even one scene or one shot is included unnecessarily, and thats what makes it an engaging movie from the start.

The movie doesn't waste time, doesn't have unnecessary songs or other subplots.

Super direction from Paresh mokashi.

Screenplay and dialogues are just naturally flowing, never once felt any of the line or scene forced. Editing was on point.

All the cast delivered one of the best performance of their career.

I hope this movie will give a new direction to marathi industry where filmmakers will realise what is important to include in a film and what is not. A superb start for marathi industry in 2023.

Now Its up to us, the audience to make it visible that we want this kind of content and we are ready for it.

Just go and enjoy Vaalvi in theatre.
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8/10
A fantastic dark comedy which gives you enough moments to stress and humour
ritesh65715 April 2023
A fantastic dark comedy which gives you enough moments to stress and humour

Vaalvi is an exceptional dark comedy from the Marathi film industry which shines due to its smart writing, excellent performances from the leads and a wonderfully placed screenplay which felt like a breeze. With hardly any dull moments, Vaalvi effectively keeps your attention while the linear role play acts along. Swapnil Joshi is a veteran he has a cake walk, Shivani Surve is magnificent as the irritating 2nd lady and Subodh Bhave adds a fine performance as the equally important lead. The comedic moments are unintentional and hillarious. The score could have been a bit impactful considering the pace of the film to elevate the important tense moments. Nevertheless, Vaalvi is a sure shot banger which every film lover will appreciate for its uniqueness and thrills.

Goods?

Smartly Written Premise Fantastic Lead Performances Fast Pacing of events which doesn't let you loose grip Hilarious moments of humour

Bads?

Score of the film could have been effective

Watch it?

If you a sucker for dark comedies which is fast paced, wastes no time and give you the thrills of it, then Vaalvi is a must watch.

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