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Sony LIV acquires worldwide digital rights for Marathi romance Toh Ti Ani Fuji
Film shot in Japan and India to stream exclusively on the platform from 10 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Love knows no language, but this Marathi romance is about to speak to audiences far beyond its roots and it’s doing so with a scenic detour through Japan. Sony Pictures Networks India has acquired the worldwide digital rights for the Marathi-language romance feature Toh Ti Ani Fuji (also known as Main, Woh Aur Fuji), with an exclusive direct-to-digital release on Sony Liv scheduled for 10 April 2026. Sony Pictures Networks India will retain exclusive worldwide theatrical and linear rights.
Filmed extensively in Japan and India, the film marks an unprecedented Marathi-language romance set on an international canvas. It explores how relationships evolve under the pressures of distance, time, and shifting emotional realities, using Japan not merely as a backdrop but as an emotional landscape that mirrors the characters’ inner journeys.
Written by Irawati Karnik and directed by Mohit Takalkar, the story follows a deeply passionate relationship that gradually turns toxic due to contrasting personalities, shifting priorities, and unfair emotional expectations. Seven years after their separation, the former couple unexpectedly reunite in Japan, reopening old wounds and unspoken desires while questioning whether love altered by time can ever find its way back.
Producer Shiladitya Bora said the partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India reflects the growing belief that “regional is the new mainstream.” He added that the film’s multi-language digital release on Sony LIV will help it connect with newer audiences across India and the world.
Director Mohit Takalkar described the film as an exploration of how love changes in today’s urban world, shaped by ambition, geography, and the pressure to evolve. “It began as a very personal exploration of relationships, and to see it reaching a wider audience feels deeply satisfying,” he noted.
Actors Lalit Prabhakar and Mrinmayee Godbole highlighted the film’s intimate yet universal take on love, separation, and rediscovery. Godbole particularly praised how filming in Japan added a global dimension while keeping the story deeply personal.
From a toxic romance that travels from India to Japan and back, Toh Ti Ani Fuji promises an emotionally layered story that feels both specific and universal. For Sony LIV viewers, this first-of-its-kind Marathi film offers a chance to experience love, loss, and second chances with a refreshing international flavour.
The film streams exclusively on Sony LIV from 10 April 2026.
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Trilok drops live rock rendition of Vande Mataram with modern edge
Band reimagines patriotic classic with guitars and raw studio energy
MUMBAI: Trilok has released a new live studio rendition of Vande Mataram, offering a contemporary take on the iconic composition while preserving its original lyrical essence.
Recorded entirely live, the track leans into raw, unfiltered energy, trading polished production for authenticity. While the lyrics remain unchanged, the arrangement introduces a rock-driven soundscape, with prominent guitars and drums adding urgency and momentum to the timeless piece.
The reinterpretation strikes a balance between tradition and modernity. It retains the song’s classical foundation while giving it a sharper, more assertive tone that resonates with today’s listeners. The band’s approach reflects a broader attempt to keep cultural touchstones relevant without diluting their core identity.
Trilok has built a reputation for reworking devotional and spiritual music with a contemporary twist. Previous releases such as Achyutam Keshavam and Shiv Kailasho Ke Vasi have connected strongly with audiences, blending familiarity with innovation.
With this latest release, the band continues to explore the intersection of heritage and modern sound. The new Vande Mataram carries a sense of forward motion, echoing a larger narrative of unity in diversity, while inviting a new generation to engage with a classic in a fresh, powerful way.
