Leading digital creator, actor and author, Prajakta Koli, who is known to fans by her moniker MostlySane, has been spreading her wings to different field. After making her Bollywood debut, Koli is now set to make her Marathi cinema debut with Hemant Dhome’s thought-provoking drama Krantijyoti Vidyalay – Marathi Madhyam.
Prajakta Koli makes her Marathi debut
The film was reportedly shot this year in Alibaug. It addresses the pressing issue of declining Marathi-medium schools in Maharashtra. The storyline of Krantijyoti Vidyalay – Marathi Madhyam speaks to the state’s cultural soul as the film aligns perfectly with Koli’s deep and trusted connection to younger audiences and her commitment to meaningful, resonant storytelling.
Talking about her Marathi debut, Prajakta Koli says it feels like coming home. He states, “Moving from the digital space to Bollywood was an incredible experience, but stepping into Marathi cinema feels like coming home. The language, the culture, and the regional stories we tell hold a special place in my heart. Krantijyoti Vidyalay – Marathi Madhyam explores themes that are not only timely but essential.”
This milestone marks the next big chapter in Koli’s acting journey. This comes following her standout performances in series like Netflix’s Mismatched, Amazon Prime’s Andhera. She made her Bollywood debut with Dharma Productions’ Jug Jugg Jeeyo alongside stalwarts like Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani and Anil Kapoor.
Makers react
Director Hemant Dhome states, “I completed my schooling in Raigad and I am extremely happy to have gotten the chance to shoot this film, which is about the education system, in the same region. We were on cloud nine looking at the response of the audience to the announcement. Now that the filming is complete, I am even more confident about offering something new to them. Our team is the strength of this film and we will soon bring the movie to a cinema near you.’’
Produced by Chalchitra Mandalee (Kshitee Jog’s production company) and written and directed by Hemant Dhome, Krantijyoti Vidyalay – Marathi Madhyam is set to release in cinemas soon. The film also entails an esteemed ensemble cast that includes Sachin Khedekar, Amey Wagh, Siddharth Chandekar, Kshitee Jog, Kadambari Kadam, Harish Dudhade and Pushkaraj Chirputkar.
