Dhadakebaaz

Dhadakebaaz

Year: 1990

Runtime: 151 mins

Language: Marathi

ComedyFantasyAction

It was the first Marathi film shot in CinemaScope. The story follows Lakshya, who discovers a sealed bottle that contains Gangaram, his exact look‑alike. Gangaram promises to make any wish come true using the sand inside the bottle, but warns that once the sand runs out he will be freed.

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1

Inmates and the opening bond

Lakshmikant Hajare (Lakshya), Mahesh, and Bappa begin the story locked in prison, surviving on petty crimes. Their friendship anchors them as they face the uncertain future beyond the bars.

Opening scene Prison
2

Release and torn paths

When they are released, Mahesh and Bappa choose to abandon crime and go their separate ways. Lakshya clings to the belief that unity is strength and resists the split, hoping the trio can stay together.

Shortly after release Town near prison
3

The coin and a string of misluck

Lakshya finds a five-rupee coin on the street, but a hole in his pocket makes him drop it repeatedly. He pockets the coin again after picking it up, foreshadowing how luck and misfortune keep chasing him.

Early after release Street
4

Restaurant trouble and hunger

Lakshya enters a restaurant and wrongly believes he has fifteen rupees, indulging in multiple dishes. When the bill arrives, he realizes he cannot pay and is thrown out, humiliated in front of others.

Soon after the coin incident Restaurant
5

A failed poker plan and a bar brawl

Trying to make money with the same coin, Lakshya enters a poker game and wins a little money, but his cheating is exposed. The other players assault him, until Mahesh and Bappa arrive, rescuing him and renewing their vow of friendship.

Soon after the restaurant incident Bar
6

Shivapur vow and the first love

The trio arrives at Shivapur and pledges to live as law-abiding citizens. Lakshya meets Ganga, a flower seller, at the temple and falls in love, but a protest turns violent when he accidentally hits Ganga's uncle Rede, leading to his arrest.

Following the vow Shivapur village and temple
7

Prison relations and a breakout

In police custody, Lakshya befriends Divtya, a prisoner who treats him like a servant. Divtya's accomplices assault the station to free him, but Lakshya captures the henchmen and earns Uma's trust, leading to his release.

During custody after arrest Police station
8

Ganga shelter and reunion

After his release, Lakshya is reunited with Mahesh and Bappa and the trio helps Ganga, who offers them shelter in a cattle shed. The three friends vow to protect Shivapur and their love interests, strengthening their bond.

Shortly after release Cattle shed in Shivapur
9

Genie in the fort bottle

Lakshya discovers a bottle hiding a genie, Gangaram, trapped by a centuries-old curse. Gangaram explains that he will be freed when his descendant uses a magical sand bag for his own benefit, and Lakshya agrees to help.

After the fort discovery Ruins of an old fort
10

Temple colors and the Mahashivratri attack

Using his magic, Gangaram colors the temple from the cattle shed in five minutes. Kavtya Mahakal launches a major assault on Shivapur during Mahashivratri, and the trio, with Gangaram's help, repels the attackers. Kavtya learns of Gangaram and orders to seize the bottle, escalating the danger.

During Mahashivratri Temple of Lord Shiva, Shivapur
11

Divtya's frog punishment

Divtya and his henchmen attack again, but Lakshya asks Gangaram to turn Divtya into a frog when Divtya tries to steal the bottle. The threat is neutralized and the trio regains confidence in Gangaram's power.

After the Mahashivratri assault Cattle shed / Fort ruins
12

The final showdown and a fateful shot

During the finale, Kavtya Mahakaal abducts Lakshya and Ganga, forcing Mahesh, Uma, and Rede to launch a perilous assault on Kavtya's hideout. A brutal fight ends with Kavtya being killed by Uma, and Lakshya being shot by Kavtya but surviving thanks to Gangaram's blessing. Gangaram is freed at last and departs for his heavenly abode, while Lakshya and Ganga look forward to a wedding with Rede's blessing.

Climax Kavtya's hideout, Shivapur

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