Ata Thambaycha Naay! (2025)

Interesting facts

Ata Thambaycha Naay! is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language drama film co-written and directed by Shivraj Waichal, and produced by Chalk and Cheese Films, Film Jazz, and Zee Studios. The film stars an ensemble cast including Bharat Jadhav, Siddhartha Jadhav, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Prajakta Hanamghar, Kiran Khoje, Parna Pethe, Om Bhutkar and Rohini Hattangadi. Based on a true incident, the story highlights the dedication and lives of employees of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation. The story has been inspired by an incident that took place in BMC in 2016 where 23 Class IV workers passed the 10th standard board exam that year.

Production

In mid-December, the film was officially launched at an event attended by Mumbai Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, Deputy Commissioner Kiran Dighavkar, Zee Studios executives Umesh K. Bansal and Bavesh Janwalekar, producers Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani and Dharam Walia, retired Municipal Officer Udaykumar Shirurkar, and members of the cast, who were also present at the launch.

The story is inspired by the real-life journey of Udaykumar Shirurkar, a retired Assistant Municipal Commissioner (AMC), who motivated 23 Class IV workers of the BMC to complete their basic school education.

The renowned actors Bharat Jadhav and Siddhartha Jadhav, who have previously worked together in several successful films and are much loved by audiences, are reuniting on screen after many years.

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