# Shri Shivraj Ashtak

Shri Shivraj Ashtak is an Indian Marathi-language historical drama film series created by Digpal Lanjekar. The franchise started off with an eight-part film series written and directed by Lanjekar based on Maratha Empire. The first film Farzand released on 1 June 2018 and was followed by 6 films: Fatteshikast (2019), Pawankhind (2022), Sher Shivraj (2022), Subhedar (2023), Shivrayancha Chhava (2024).
All five films starred Chinmay Mandlekar and Mrinal Kulkarni.

## Feature films

| Film | India release date | Directed by | Screenplay by | Story by | Produced by |
| Farzand | 1 June 2018 | Digpal Lanjekar | Digpal Lanjekar | Digpal Lanjekar | Swami Samarth Creations LLP |
| Fatteshikast | 15 November 2019 | Digpal Lanjekar | Digpal Lanjekar | Digpal Lanjekar | Almonds Creations |
| Pawankhind | 18 February 2022 | Digpal Lanjekar | Digpal Lanjekar | Digpal Lanjekar | Almonds Creations |
| Sher Shivraj | 22 April 2022 | Digpal Lanjekar | Digpal Lanjekar | Digpal Lanjekar | Mumbai Movie Studios Pvt. Ltd. Raajwarasa Productions Mulakshar Productions |
| Subhedar | 25 August 2023 | Digpal Lanjekar | Digpal Lanjekar | Digpal Lanjekar | Mulakshar Productions Raajwarasa Productions Prithviraj Productions Rajau Productions Parampara Productions |
| Shivrayancha Chhava | 16 February 2024 | Digpal Lanjekar | Digpal Lanjekar | Digpal Lanjekar | Malhar Picture Company Everest Entertainment |

## Overview
### Farzand (2018)

The story begins with the fall of Tanaji Malusare, in capturing Kondana fort near Pune from a Mughal garrison in 1670. Three years later, when Shivaji Maharaj's coronation to be held, Shivaji Maharaj wishes that he is crowned only when his kingdom and his people have peace and security. Panhala fort is still under the command of a cruel general, Beshak Khan, of the Adil Shah of Bijapur, whose forces harass the peasantry. The previous attempt to capture the fort in 1666, which he had held briefly in 1660 had failed. To recapture the fort, a mission is planned and Shivaji appoints Kondaji Farzand general for the mission. Farzand picks 60 soldiers for an assault on the fort defended by the 2500-strong garrison. Bahirji Naik, the spy, and an informer Kesar helped in defeating 2500 soldiers of the enemy to win the Panhala fort in just three and half hours.

### Fatteshikast (2019)

The film depicts the historical encounter between Shivaji Maharaj I and the subahdar and general of the Mughal army, Shaista Khan at Lal Mahal in Pune.

### Pawankhind (2022)

The film depicts the historical rearguard last stand that took place on 13 July 1660 at a mountain pass in the vicinity of fort Vishalgad, near the city of Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India between the Maratha Warrior Baji Prabhu Deshpande and Siddi Masud of Adilshah Sultanate, known as Battle of Pavan Khind.

### Sher Shivraj (2022)

It is the story of great Maratha king, Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj where he defeated Afzal Khan with brilliant tactics and courages. It also focuses on psychological techniques Maharaj exhibited during the mission.

### Subhedar (2023)

Subedar Tanaji Malusare leaves Raiba's marriage and first goes to battle to conquer Kondhana fort and fights like a lion, after conquering the fort the fort is named Sinhagad.

## Cast and characters

| Actor | Film | Film | Film | Film | Film |
| Actor | Farzand (2018) | Fatteshikast (2019) | Pawankhind (2022) | Sher Shivraj (2022) | Subhedar (2023) |
| Chinmay Mandlekar | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj |
| Mrinal Kulkarni | Rajmata Jijabai | Rajmata Jijabai | Rajmata Jijabai | Rajmata Jijabai | Rajmata Jijabai |
| Prasad Oak | Bahirji Naik | | | | |
| Harish Dudhade | Ganoji Kawle | Bahirji Naik | Bahirji Naik | | |
| Digpal Lanjekar | | | | Bahirji Naik | Bahirji Naik |
| Ankit Mohan | Sardar Kondaji Farzand | Sarsenapati Yesaji Kank | Shrimant Rayajirao Bandal | | |
| Neha Joshi | Kamali | | | | |
| Mrunmayee Deshpande | Kesar | Kesar | | Kesar | |
| Sameer Dharmadhikari | Sardar Beshak Khan | Naamdar Khan | Siddi Johar | Kanhoji Jedhe | Shelar Mama |
| Ganesh Yadav | Tanaji Malusare | | | | |
| Ajay Purkar | Motyaji Khalekar | Tanaji Malusare | Baji Prabhu Deshpande | Tanaji Malusare | |
| Nikhil Raut | Kisna | Kisna | | | |
| Pravin Tarde | Martya Ramoshi | | | | |
| Astad Kale | Gundoji | Kartalab Khan Uzbek | Siddi Masud | Vishwas Dighe | |
| Rishi Saxena | | Fatteh Khan | Rustam Zaman | Fazal Khan | Kubad Khan |
| Rajan Bhise | Hiroji Indulkar | | Kanhoji Jedhe | | |
| Ganesh Tidke | Budhaji | Suryaji Malusare | | | |
| Anup Soni | | Shaista Khan | | | |
| Vikram Gaikwad | | Sardar Chimnaji Mudgal Deshpande | Netaji Palkar | Netaji Palkar | |
| Akshay Waghmare | | Sardar Koyaji Naik Bandal | Sardar Koyaji Naik Bandal | Pilaji Gole | |
| Trupti Toradmal | | Rai Bagan | | | Yesubai |
| Ruchi Savarn | | Soyarabai | Soyarabai | | |
| Prajakta Mali | | | Shrimant Bhavanibai Bandal | | |
| Surabhi Bhave | | | Matoshri Sonai Deshpande | | |
| Bipin Surve | | | Shambu Singh Jadhavrao | Baji Sarjerao Jedhe | Baji Sarjerao Jedhe |
| Kshitee Jog | | | Badi Begum | | |
| Dipti Ketkar | | | Matoshri Dipaiaau Bandal | Matoshri Dipaiaau Bandal | |
| Kunal Dhumal | | | Sarjerao Jedhe | Kondaji Kank | |

## Release and revenue

| Film | Release date | Budget | Box office revenue |
| Farzand | 1 June 2018 | Not known | ₹10 crore |
| Fatteshikast | 15 November 2019 | Not known | ₹5.65 crore |
| Pawankhind | 18 February 2022 | Not known | ₹75 crore |
| Sher Shivraj | 22 April 2022 | Not known | ₹10 crore |
| Subhedar | 25 August 2023 | ₹10 crore | ₹18 crore |
| Shivrayancha Chhava | 17 February 2024 | ₹8 crore | ₹14 crore |
| Total | | | ₹132.65 crore |