The main characters are Savitri and Satyaprakash. Savitri is a vegan who works as a veterinarian at an animal shelter and Satyaprakash is an engineer who manufactures products related to solar energy. They are introduced to each other as prospective marriage partners by their parents, having met earlier at the wedding of common friends. The film charts their journey from their first formal meeting to their eventual marriage. This film differs from a traditional plot as it is frequently interrupted by a narrating character that breaks the fourth wall and outlines the recently passed events.
Synopsis
The film is a satire on the institute of marriage in the current changing world of values. Protagonist of the film, Savitri an obsessive vegan girl who is Veterinary doctor and ardent animal lover wherein, Satyaprakash is Electrical engineer who implements solar energy projects and staunch environmentalist. Both of them are worlds apart. Their families want them to marry each other. Satyaprakash and Savitri learn that their friends who were madly in love with each other cannot succeed their marriage beyond one month. Hence Satyaprakash and Savitri take a decision which creates chaos in their families.
The songs for the film are composed by Narendra Bhide and lyrics by Paresh Mokashi.
Reception
The film was released in 19 May 2017 all over Maharashtra and received good reception. The film received a huge response at the box office. It completed 100 daysrun in many centres of Maharashtra.
Critical reception
Ganesh Matkari of Pune Mirror gave the film a rating of 2 out of 5 and said that, "this is not Paresh Mokashi’s best work till date." The critic concluded his review saying that, "the film is not without it’s moments. It is reasonably amusing for most part." Shalaka Nalawade of The Times of India gave the film a rating of 4 out of 5 and said that the film is not without any weak points but the reasons to watch it outnumber the loopholes in the story. Keyur Seta of Cinestaan gave the film a rating of 2 out of 5 saying that, "Paresh Mokashi's film, though loud in parts, does have its moments. Overall, Chi Va Chi Sau Ka is a decent family entertainer." Ulhas Shirke of MarathiMovie World gave the film a rating of 2 out of 5 saying that, "Performances from the artistes are just fine, but all of them are too loud and quarreling with each other most of the time, which has taken away the interest from the subject of ‘Chi Va Chi Sau Ka‘ film." Aditya Savnal of Marathi Stars gave the film a rating of 3 out of 5 saying that, "Despite its shortcomings, Chi Ka Va Sau Ka has several enjoyable and laugh out loud moments."
Remake
The film was remade in 2018 Gujarati filmSharato Lagu.
