Janaki lives in a coastal village in , where she assists Dattabhau (Mohan Agashe) in an Olive Ridley sea turtle conservation project . The film draws a powerful metaphor between Manav and the turtles—both are "shelled" beings who need a non-judgmental, nurturing environment to emerge and survive. Key Cast & Production Directors: Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukthankar Producer: Dr. Mohan Agashe Lead Cast: Iravati Harshe as Janaki Alok Rajwade as Manav/Niche Mohan Agashe as Dattabhau Kishor Kadam as Yadu, the helper Omkar Ghadi as Parshu Awards & Recognition
The story follows (Alok Rajwade), a young man struggling with severe depression and suicidal tendencies. After running away from a hospital, he is found and taken in by Janaki (Iravati Harshe), a divorcee who is also dealing with her own psychological triggers and panic attacks. Kaasav: Turtle 2016 Marathi SonyLiv WebDL Marathi Movie
Originally premiered at festivals in 2016 and had its theatrical release on October 6, 2017. Janaki lives in a coastal village in ,
The film is highly regarded for its sensitive handling of a "taboo" subject. Mohan Agashe Lead Cast: Iravati Harshe as Janaki
You can watch the movie on SonyLIV, where it premiered digitally in October 2021.