Cinematography (Sanjay Jadhav):
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Manjule, who also wrote the screenplay and edited the film, brought documentary-like authenticity. Non-actors Akash Thosar and Rinku Rajguru (both first-timers) delivered performances that felt hauntingly real. The film’s dialect, body language, and setting eschewed glamour for grit. sairat2016720pwebdlmarathiaac51x264esu link
On IMDb, Sairat holds a rating of 8.4/10. Critics praised its unflinching narrative: Cinematography (Sanjay Jadhav):
"Sairat is a slap on the face of the romantic comedy genre. It’s a tragedy disguised as a love story, and it will leave you hollow—but enlightened." – The Indian Express Editing:
The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Marathi and several Filmfare Marathi awards, including Best Film and Best Director.