# Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai 2

Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai 2 is a 2015 Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film directed by Satish Rajwade and distributed by Eros International. The film is the second installment of the Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai film series before its prequel titled Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai (2010) and was followed by a sequel titled Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai 3 (2018). Released on 12 November 2015, the film stars an ensemble cast of Swapnil Joshi, Mukta Barve, Prashant Damle, Mangal Kenkre, Vijay Kenkre, Savita Prabhune, Asavari Joshi, Suhas Joshi and Angad Mhaskar. The screenplay and the dialogues were written by Ashwini Shende. The score and soundtrack album of the film are composed by Avinash-Vishwajeet with lyrics are penned by Shrirang Godbole, Ashwini Shende and Vishwajeet Joshi and cinematography by Suhas Gujarathi. Subhash Nakashe is the film's choreographer while the editing was done by Rajesh Rao. The principal photography began in February 2015 and the film marks as the most awaited film in the Marathi cinema.

## Synopsis

The film starts where the first part ended. Gautam (Swapnil Joshi) and Gauri (Mukta Barve), the polar opposites from Pune and Mumbai, are the most unusual of couples. One is ice, the other is fire. One is calm in the most distressing situations while the other has a bad temper and confused mind to deal with. One is a Punekar and the other, a Mumbaikar. Considering the differences, a marriage of fire and ice seems to be the most unlikely thing but Gautam and Gauri start treading the path. On the way, they learn more about each other and each other's families. While marriage preparations are in full swing for Gautam and Gauri, there is a lingering doubt in Gauri's mind though. Gauri is still not sure whether she wants to go further with the relationship due to the misunderstandings between them. This adds to the arrival of Gauri's ex-boyfriend, Arnav (Angad Mhaskar), whereas Gautam has made his mind that he is ready for big day. Will this marriage happen?

## Cast

* Swapnil Joshi as Gautam Pradhan
* Mukta Barve as Gauri Deshpande
* Prashant Damle as Shekhar Pradhan (Gautam's father)
* Mangal Kenkre as Sunita Pradhan (Gautam's mother)
* Vijay Kenkre as Ashok Deshpande (Gauri's father)
* Savita Prabhune as Sunanda Deshpande (Gauri's mother)
* Asavari Joshi as Neerja (Gauri's aunt)
* Suhas Joshi as Suhas Pradhan (Gautam's grandmother)
* Angad Mhaskar as Arnav (Gauri's boyfriend)
* Shruti Marathe as Tanuja (Gauri's friend)
* Rupal Nand as Rashmi Deshpande (Gauri's sister)

## Production
### Development

   “Some stories deserve a sequel and they say that true love stories never have a happy ending... because they never end! Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai is a story which we all feel deserves a sequel, deserves to be told further”."
Following the positive response to Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai post release in June 2010, the team considered making a sequel to carry the story forward showing the next chapter of their marriage. The lead couple Mukta Barve and Swapnil Joshi reprises their roles from original and Prashant Damle, Mangal Kenkre, Vijay Kenkre, Savita Prabhune, Asawari Joshi, Shruti Marathe, Suhas Joshi are new additions to the cast.

## Soundtrack

Avinash-Vishwajeet, the composers for Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai, will return to compose music and background score for the sequel with lyrics were written by Shrirang Godbole, Ashwini Shende, Sangeeta Barve and Vishwajeet Joshi.
The single song "Saath De Tu Mala" released as a teaser on 30 September 2015 and the full track was released on 13 October 2015. The song was sung by Hrishikesh Ranade, Bela Shende and written by Ashwini Shende, Vishwajeet Joshi.
The second song "Band Baja" was released as teaser on 26 October 2015 and published on YouTube. and the full track was released on 27 October 2015. The song was sung by Bela Shende, Aanandi Joshi, Suresh Wadkar and Hrishikesh Ranade and lyrics are penned by Sangeeta Barve, Srirang Godbole and Vishwajeet Joshi. The third song "Mala Sanga Sukh Mhanje Nakki Kaay Asta" was released on 2 November 2015. The song is original from a Marathi play "Eka Lagnachi Goshta" and it is used in the film, the song is considered as one of the famous songs in Marathi theatre. The song originally sung by Prashant Damle while the lyrics were penned by Shrirang Godbole and composed by Ashok Patki.

## Release
### Marketing

The first look of the film's official motion logo released on 17 July 2015 on YouTube. The films official small teaser released on YouTube on 24 July 2015. The official trailer released on 15 September 2015. The video song of the track "Saath De Tu Mala" was premiered on 13 October 2015. The "Band Baja" song video premiere was released on 27 October 2015. The "Mala Sanga" video song was released on 2 November 2015.

### Distribution

The film was released in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and in international circuits like San Francisco on 12 November 2015 with English subtitles with 587 screens which after tremendous response increased to 680. The film is distributed by Eros International. The makers are planning to release the film in Qatar, Dubai, United States, England and Australia soon.

## Reception

The film has received positive reviews. ABP Majha gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and declared movie 'A light-hearted romantic movie'. Pune Mirror gave 3.5 out of 5 stars and declared movie 'Back with a welcome change'. Maharashtra Times gave 4 out of 5 stars and declared movie 'emotional joyride'. Times of India gave 3 out of 5 stars. Wedding Planning MarketPlace Website marketforshaadi.com also provided positive review appreciating the movie story.

## Box office

It collected ₹3 crore (US$360,000) in first 3 days and collected ₹4.02 crore (US$480,000) in its 4-days extended weekend. It collected ₹7 crore (US$840,000) nett in first week. The film was loved by local Marathi crowd in many parts of Mumbai and Pune because of this movie's connection with these two cities.