Dhudgus

Dhudgus (transl. Chaos) is a 2008 Indian Marathi-language social drama film directed by Rajesh Deshpande and produced by Zee Talkies (now Zee Studios). The film explores societal greed and political opportunism through the story of a war widow in rural Maharashtra whose compensation becomes the target of various stakeholders. Released on 21 November 2008, it features Sanjay Narvekar and Hemangi Kavi in lead roles, with Kavi winning the Late V. Shantaram Award for Best Actress for her performance.^[2]

Dhudgus
Directed by	Rajesh Deshpande
Written by	Girish Salvi Ganesh Deshpande
Produced by	Zee Talkies
Starring	Sanjay Narvekar Hemangi Kavi Nirmiti Sawant Suhas Palshikar
Distributed by	Zee Motion Pictures[1]
Release date	21 November 2008 (2008-11-21)
Running time	106 minutes
Country	India
Language	Marathi

Plot

A young woman in rural Maharashtra marries a soldier who dies in combat shortly afterward. Declared "ill-luck" by her community, she faces abandonment until the government announces ₹25 lakh compensation for war widows.

Cast

• Sanjay Narvekar as the village headman
• Hemangi Kavi as the war widow^[3]

Production

Filming

Shot on location in rural Maharashtra villages, cinematography employed natural lighting and wide-angle shots to emphasize the protagonist's isolation.

Release

The film premiered on 21 November 2008, days before the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

Reception

Hemangi Kavi received critical acclaim for her performance, winning the Late V. Shantaram Award for Best Actress.^[3]

Legacy

• Cited in academic studies on military narratives in regional cinema

See also

• Valu (2008) - Contemporary songless Marathi film
• Deool (2011) - Exploration of rural politics