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De Dhakka (2008): Cast & Plot

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De Dhakka is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Sudesh Manjrekar and Atul Kale, starring Makarand Anaspure as Makrand Jadhaw, Medha Manjrekar and Shivaji Satham.

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De Dhakka (2008) movie poster
Released
Directors
Sudesh Manjrekar and Atul Kale
Genres
Comedy , Family , Drama
Original language
Marathi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is De Dhakka About?

The premise of De Dhakka without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A family traveling from Kolhapur to Mumbai will face many ups and down before they reach their destination.

De Dhakka Themes & Keywords

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  • travel
  • family relationships
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Cast & crew

De Dhakka Cast & Characters

Makarand Anaspure leads the cast as Makrand Jadhaw, with Medha Manjrekar as Sumati Jadhaw and Shivaji Satham as Suryabhan Jadhaw. Directed by Sudesh Manjrekar and Atul Kale; 5 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in De Dhakka

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From the directors

More from Sudesh Manjrekar and Atul Kale

More films directed by Sudesh Manjrekar and Atul Kale: De Dhakka 2, Sandook and Kutumb.

Plot

De Dhakka Plot Summary

What happens in De Dhakka from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film centers on the Jadhav family, anchored by Makrand Jadhaw, Makarand Anaspure, a man who, after spending all his wealth, insists he has invented an auto part that could dramatically reduce fuel consumption. Yet, with a rural background and no formal education, his grand claim is often met with doubt and dismissed as wishful thinking, leaving him and his family navigating a world that questions every step he takes.

Full summary

The whole story of De Dhakka, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know De Dhakka?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the main goal of Makarand's invention?

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FAQ

De Dhakka FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director

Release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of De Dhakka, each answered in a sentence.

When was De Dhakka released?

De Dhakka was released on May 16, 2008.

Who directed De Dhakka?

De Dhakka was directed by Sudesh Manjrekar and Atul Kale.

More films by Sudesh Manjrekar

Who is in the cast of De Dhakka?

De Dhakka stars Makarand Anaspure as Makrand Jadhaw, Medha Manjrekar as Sumati Jadhaw and Shivaji Satham as Suryabhan Jadhaw, among 5 credited actors.

Does De Dhakka have a post-credit scene?

No. De Dhakka has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is De Dhakka in?

The original language of De Dhakka is Marathi.

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