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Maratha Admiral's Fierce Naval Legacy to Hit Big Screen
9 Jul
Summary
- Film to chronicle the life of Grand Admiral Kanhojiraje Angre.
- Kanhojiraje Angre defended India's seas for over four decades.
- National Award winner Rajesh Mapuskar will direct the feature.
Abundantia Entertainment is set to produce 'Angre,' a theatrical feature film focusing on the remarkable life of Sarkhel Kanhojiraje Angre. As the Grand Admiral of the Maratha Navy, Angre spent over four decades safeguarding India's western maritime borders against formidable British and Portuguese forces.
Directed by the acclaimed National Award winner Rajesh Mapuskar, this film marks his second collaboration with Abundantia Entertainment. Kanhojiraje Angre commanded a powerful fleet from Kolaba, successfully defending the Konkan coast and asserting Maratha sovereignty over the Indian Ocean. His career remained undefeated, embodying the maritime legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Vikram Malhotra, CEO of Abundantia Entertainment, expressed immense pride in bringing this significant historical figure's story to light. He highlighted director Rajesh Mapuskar's exceptional storytelling craft and deep understanding of Maratha history as key to the film's success. The writing process for 'Angre' has officially commenced, promising an exciting journey ahead.
