The Captivating Trailer of ‘Chikeezing’ Unveiled ! A heartwarming tale of Chikya, a little dreamer, set to touch hearts.
A celebration of childhood arrives in theatres on November 19
Childhood is a magical world of innocent dreams, carefree joy and an age when imagination gives wings to one’s aspirations! Offering a delightful journey into this enchanting world and unfolding a heartwarming story of a little boy’s pursuit of his dreams, the upcoming Marathi film ‘Chikeezing’ has been generating considerable buzz. After building anticipation over the past few days, the film’s captivating and engaging trailer has now been unveiled. Promising to take not just children but adults as well on a nostalgic journey back to their childhood, the film is all set to release in theatres across Maharashtra on November 19.
Presented by Dippak Wani and Jaiprakash Bhande, the film is produced by A Themeteam Studio Production in association with Keyframe Production. Supriya Bagate is the producer, while Rajendra Bagate and Vaibhav Kulkarni have directed the film. Shabbir Sabuwala, Rachana Vora, Hrishikesh Deshmukh, Sid Vinsurkar, Karan Chavan and Umesh Kulkarni are the co-producers. The story is penned by Rajendra Bagate, while Vaibhav Kulkarni has handled the screenplay and dialogues. After a long time, audiences will get to experience a film that places children’s emotional world at its heart, bringing their dreams, feelings and imagination alive on the silver screen.
The trailer opens with a breathtaking view of a picturesque hill village. It then takes us through the village’s sacred place, Chikya running through the hills and valleys, his appearance in a school uniform and glimpses of his mischievous nature. From playing with a catapult and amusingly looking at the world upside down to having fun with his friends, the trailer gradually unfolds the carefree world of his childhood amidst the open and beautiful surroundings of his village.
The narrative then brings Chikya to the iron gates of a magnificent residential school, where his longing gaze towards the prosperous world beyond the entrance immediately catches our attention. The world of children on the other side of the fence, his awareness of his own circumstances, the desire hidden in his heart and his efforts to fulfil it are portrayed with great sensitivity. The trailer beautifully contrasts his simple village home, his mother’s affection and their challenging life with the big dream taking shape in Chikya’s mind.
Chikya standing amidst the mountains with his eyes fixed on his dreams, his emotional bond with his mother and, finally, his journey forward past a saffron flag offer a compelling glimpse into the film’s central theme. The trailer beautifully blends the innocence of childhood with the determination to overcome life’s circumstances.
Adding to the film’s achievements, ‘Chikeezing’ has been selected for 16 prestigious awards across the globe and has also made its presence felt at several international film festivals. The film has been screened at international festivals, including the Riverside International Film Festival, and has received awards at some of these prestigious platforms.
Speaking about the trailer, the directors said, “This trailer is not merely a glimpse of the film; it is an emotional journey that reconnects everyone with the childhood memories hidden within them. Through Chikya’s innocent dreams, audiences will get an opportunity to revisit their own childhood and the desires that may have remained unfulfilled. We are confident that this film will not only entertain audiences across all age groups but also touch their hearts.”
The film features Prabhakar More, Sejal Kore, Amruta Suresh, Gayatri Deshpande, Aditya Ghanshyam, Rahul Kulkarni, Dr. Sonali Ghatnekar and child actor Krushnaraj Waingade in prominent roles. The trailer hints that child artiste Krishnaraj Waingade, who essays the role of Chikya, will be one of the film’s biggest highlights.
The technical aspects of the film further complement its narrative. Cinematography is handled by Pravin Sonawane, who has beautifully captured the mountain ranges, scenic landscapes and diverse shades of rural life through his lens. The music is composed by Srinidhi Venkat and Hrishikesh Kulkarni. Editing is by Shekhar Gurav and S. Shankar, while Suresh Kumbhar has taken charge of art direction and costumes.
Offering an experience filled with the boundless dreams of childhood, the determination to overcome challenges and the joy of an innocent emotional world, ‘Chikeezing’ promises to be an entertaining treat not just for children but for the entire family.
By Sunder M
