Phullwanti
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| Original title | फुलवंती |
| Directed by | Snehal Pravin Tarde |
| Written by | Dialogue: Pravin Tarde |
| Based on | Phulwanti by Babasaheb Purandare |
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| Cinematography | Mahesh Limaye |
| Edited by | Mayur Hardas |
| Music by | Avinash–Vishwajeet |
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| Distributed by | Panorama Studios |
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Running time | 134 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Budget | 4.5 crore |
| Box office | ₹7.5 crore |
Phullwanti is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language epic historical drama film directed by actress Snehal Pravin Tarde in her directorial debut, and is produced by Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, Mangesh Pawar, Shweta Mali, and Prajakta Mali under the banners of Panorama Studios, Mangesh Pawar & Company, and Shivoham Creations Pvt. Ltd. The film stars Mali in the title role, alongside Gashmeer Mahajani. Based on Babasaheb Purandare's Marathi novel Phulwanti, the film is set in the Peshwa era and narrates the story of the dancer Phullwanti and the renowned Peshwa Pandit scholar Venkat Shastri.
The film was released in theatres on 11 October 2024. The film garnered positive reviews from critics and audience for story, music, cinematography, grandeur presentation, direction and strong performance by lead actors (especially Mahajani and Mali). The film grossed over ₹7.5 crore (US$890,000) at the box office, becoming a commercial success and the eighth highest-grossing Marathi film of 2024. It won several accolades, including six awards at the Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar, among them Best Female Playback Singer. It also won ten awards at the 27th Sanskruti Kala Darpan Awards, including Best Film, Best Actor (Mahajani), Best Actress (Mali), Best Music Director (Avinash–Vishwajeet), and Best Female Playback Singer (Mhade).