Asha (film)

Asha
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDeepak Patil
Written byAntariksh Srivastava
Produced by
  • Kumar Mangat Pathak
  • Abhishek Pathak
  • Nilesh Kuwar
  • Daivata Patil
  • Deepak Patil
StarringRinku Rajguru
CinematographySarangam Suresh
Edited byApurva Motiwale
Music byProject Damru
Production
company
Onjal Arts Productions
Distributed byPanorama Studios
Release date
  • 19 December 2025 (2025-12-19)
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi
Box office₹7 lakh (first day)

Asha (आशा) is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language drama film directed by Deepak Patil[1] and produced by Daivata Patil, Nilesh Kuwar, Abhishek Pathak and Kumar Mangat Pathak under the banner of Panorama Studios and Onjal Arts Productions. It stars Rinku Rajguru in lead role, with Sainkeet Kamat, Usha Naik, Shubhangi Bhujbal and Suhas Sirsat in supporting roles.[2] It tells the story of an ASHA health worker navigating personal and social challenges.[3][4]

The film was selected for 21st third eye Asian film festival.[5] The film won Best Social Film award at 61th Maharashtra State Film Awards.[6] The film is set to be theatrically released on 19 December 2025.[7]

Plot

Asha follows the journey of an ASHA health worker who works at the grassroots level in rural Maharashtra. Through her interactions with villagers, healthcare officials and family members, the film portrays the emotional challenges, social resistance and moral strength required to serve as a frontline public health worker. The story focuses on themes of resilience, social responsibility and hope.[8]

Cast

  • Rinku Rajguru as Malti[9]
  • Sayankit Kamat as Nilesh
  • Usha Naik as Mai
  • Shubhangi Bhujbal as Kamala
  • Suhas Shirsat
  • Disha Danade as Jyoti
  • Dilip Ghare
  • Harsha Gupte[2]

Production

The film was shot in various rural locations in Maharashtra, including parts of Dhule district.[10] Rinku Rajguru also interacted with real ASHA workers to understand their daily responsibilities and challenges, which helped shape her performance in the film.[11]

Release

The teaser and trailer of Asha were released online in late 2025.[12] The film was released on 19 December 2025 in theatres.[7]

Reception

Janhavi Bhatkar of Maharashtra Times rated three out of five stars, calling it an honest but uneven attempt that raises important questions and draws attention to a vital social issue.[13]

Santosh Bhingarde of Sakal gave three stars out of five stars, praising its beautiful locations, effective background score, and Ashish Jha's music, though noting a slow pace due to the screenplay.[14]

Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in wrote "The 125-minute Asha does take the trouble of making its idealised portrayal engaging. Humour, fleshed-out characters, and a clear-eyed view of chauvinist attitudes towards women boost what often feels like an extension of an ASHA recruitment drive."[15]

Pudhari gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and described it as drawing attention to the challenges faced by frontline health workers, noting that the narrative emphasises awareness, responsibility, and social change. The report also stated that the film resonated particularly with audiences for its portrayal of grassroots healthcare efforts and the emotional journey of women working in public health services.[16]

Box office

Asha earned approximately ₹17 lakh at the box office on its first day of release.[17]

Soundtrack

The first song from Asha, titled "Chalat Raha Pudhe" (चलत रहा पुढे), was released on 29 November 2025.[18]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Chalat Raha Pudhe"Valay MulgundAshish JhaPrachi Kelkar2:12

Awards and nominations

Asha won four awards at the 61st Maharashtra State Marathi Film Awards, including Best Film, Best Actress for Rinku Rajguru, Best Supporting Actress for Usha Naik, and Best Director for Deepak Patil.[19]

Year Date Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
2025 5 August 2025 Maharashtra State Film Awards Best Social Film Asha Won [6]
Best Actress Rinku Rajguru Won [19]
Best Supporting Actress Usha Naik Won [20]
Best Social Film Director Deepak Patil Won [6]
Best Background Music Ashish Jha Nominated [6]

References

  1. ^ नवले, मयुर (2025-11-20). ""तू चालत राहा पुढं!" Rinku Rajguru च्या 'आशा' चित्रपटाचा टिझर प्रदर्शित, वेगळ्या भूमिकेत आर्चीला पाहण्यासाठी प्रेक्षक उत्सुक". Navarashtra (in Marathi). Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  2. ^ a b "रिंकू राजगुरूच्या आशा या सिनेमाला प्रेक्षकांचा उत्स्फूर्त प्रतिसाद". prahaar.in (in Marathi). Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  3. ^ "बाई अडलीये म्हणून ती नडलीये! रिंकू राजगुरूचा नवा सिनेमा; 'ठरलं तर मग' फेम अभिनेत्रीही झळकली पोस्टरवर". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  4. ^ Asha Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos | eTimes. Retrieved 2025-12-21 – via timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  5. ^ "रिंकू राजगुरूच्या 'या' सिनेमाची 'थर्ड आय एशियन चित्रपट महोत्सवात' झाली निवड, पोस्ट करत म्हणाली..." Loksatta (in Marathi). 2025-01-03. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  6. ^ a b c d ""ज्यासाठी केला अट्टाहास…", महाराष्ट्र राज्य पुरस्कार मिळाल्यानंतर संतोष जुवेकरची भावुक पोस्ट; चाहत्यांनीही केलं कौतुक". Loksatta (in Marathi). 2025-08-08. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  7. ^ a b "Asha Movie Trailer: रिंकू राजगुरू पहिल्यांदाच वेगळ्या भूमिकेत, आशा सेविकेच्या भूमिकेत पाहून आर्चीलाही विसराल". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  8. ^ "'बाई अडलीये… म्हणूनच ती नडलीये'! रिंकू राजगुरूच्या 'आशा'ची रिलीज डेट ठरली, पाहा टीझर". Loksatta (in Marathi). 2025-11-20. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  9. ^ Phadke, Manasi (2025-10-15). "Village streets to cinema halls—Marathi film Asha captures the life of India's caregivers". ThePrint. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  10. ^ "महाराष्ट्रात 'या' ठिकाणी झाले 'आशा'चे शूटिंग; रिंकू राजगुरू अनुभव सांगत म्हणाली, "आशा सेविका खूप…"". Loksatta (in Marathi). 2025-12-06. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  11. ^ "Rinku Rajguru shares experience of shooting Asha in rural Maharashtra". Loksatta (in Marathi). Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  12. ^ "'बाई अडलीये…म्हणूनच ती नडलीये!'; रिंकू राजगुरूच्या 'आशा'चा ट्रेलर प्रदर्शित". ABP Majha (in Marathi). 2025-12-05. Retrieved 2025-12-21.
  13. ^ "भावना सच्ची, परिणाम जेमतेम! कसा आहे रिंकू राजगुरूचा 'आशा' सिनेमा?". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 2025-12-20.
  14. ^ Bhingarde, Santosh (2025-12-20). "ASHA MOVIE REVIEW: विषय, कथा, मांडणी सुंदर पण प्रेक्षकांना भावेल का? कसा आहे रिंकू राजगुरूचा 'आशा' चित्रपट?". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 2025-12-20.
  15. ^ Ramnath, Nandini (2025-12-19). "'Asha' review: Rinku Rajguru is this film's ray of hope". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
  16. ^ "आशा वर्करच्या संघर्षातून आई आणि बाल आरोग्य क्रांतीचा संदेश". Pudhari (in Marathi). Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  17. ^ "आशा चित्रपटाची बॉक्स ऑफिसवर पहिल्या दिवशी किती कमाई?". Esakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 20 December 2025.
  18. ^ शिकलगार, स्वालिया न (2025-11-29). "Rinku Rajguru | रिंकूच्या 'आशा' चित्रपटातील सुंदर गाणं प्रदर्शित, तुम्ही पाहिलं का?". Pudhari News (in Marathi). Retrieved 2025-12-20.
  19. ^ a b "रिंकू राजगुरूच्या 'आशा' चित्रपटाने पटकावले चार पुरस्कार, दीपक पाटील सर्वोत्कृष्ट सामाजिक प्रश्न हाताळणारा दिग्दर्शक". Loksatta (in Marathi). 2025-08-06. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
  20. ^ "Asha Movie: तीन वर्षांची मेहनत अन् सामाजिक भान, राज्य पुरस्कारात 'आशा'चा सन्मान, काय होतं आव्हान?". News18 Marathi. Retrieved 2025-12-07.
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