Upon release, created history. Despite being a tragic film with no songs picturised on beaches, it ran to packed houses for over 50 weeks. It collected approximately ₹26 crore worldwide—a staggering figure for a regional tragedy. Critics called it "required viewing" and "Lagoo’s epitaph."
Ganpat’s downfall is triggered not just by his children's callousness, but also by his own uncompromising ego and pride. Impact and Legacy Marathi Movie Natsamrat