Panipat(2019)
During 18th century India, the Marathas emerged as the most powerful empire in the nation until the Afghan King Ahmad Shah Abdali plans to take over India. Sadashiv Rao Bhau is brought in to save the empire from the king which then leads to the third battle of Panipat.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 6 December 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 6 December 2019
- Director
- Ashutosh Gowarikar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
In 18th-century India, the powerful Maratha empire faces a major threat. An Afghan king named Ahmad Shah Abdali plans to conquer the country. A Maratha leader, Sadashiv Rao Bhau, is tasked with defending the empire, leading to a huge historical battle at Panipat.
“An empire's fate rests on one final, brutal battle.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Panipat
Cast reunions in this film: Sanjay Dutt & Kabir Bedi (5 films together), Padmini Kolhapure & Sanjay Dutt (3 films together), Ajay Gogavale & Atul Gogavale (3 films together), and Suhasini Mulay & Ashutosh Gowarikar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's battle scenes used over 1,000 extras and took 45 days to shoot.
- Director Ashutosh Gowariker also played a small role as a Peshwa minister in the movie.
- The film's budget was around 80 crore rupees, but it struggled to recover costs at the box office.
- Actress Kriti Sanon learned horseback riding and sword fighting for her role as Parvati Bai.
- The movie's detailed costumes were based on extensive research into 18th-century Maratha and Afghan attire.
- A real elephant was used in the filming of a key procession scene, requiring special animal handlers on set.
- Some historians and groups criticized the film for its portrayal of certain historical figures and events.
