# Aarpar
**Aarpar** (आरपार) is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language romantic drama film directed by Gaurav Patki, starring [Lalit Prabhakar](https://www.edgepedia.org/lalit-prabhakar) and Hruta Durgule as a young couple whose intense romance is tested by an unexpected obstacle.[1](https://tv.apple.com/in/movie/%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%B0/umc.cmc.76jt0x4k4x8t7qa9or2231qzm?l=mr) It was produced by Namdev Katkar and Ritesh Chaudhari under Leons Media Productions and released in Indian theaters on 12 September 2025.[2](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/31285/aarpar/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Title / language | Aarpar (आरपार), Marathi; also spelled Aarpaar[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34986595/) |
| Director and writer | Gaurav Patki, who wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogues[4](https://www.marathifilm.in/2025/08/aarpar-marathi-film-cast-and-crew-actor.html) |
| Lead cast | Lalit Prabhakar as Amar Randive, Hruta Durgule as Prachi Dixit, Madhav Abhyankar as Ulhas Randive[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34986595/) |
| Certification | UA 16+ by CBFC Mumbai, certificate DIL/7/123/2025-MUM, dated 5 September 2025[5](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTE3MDgyMDI1MDAwMTU%3D) |
| Runtime | 128.41 minutes (2 hours 8 minutes)[5](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTE3MDgyMDI1MDAwMTU%3D) |
| Release | 12 September 2025 (India, theatrical)[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34986595/) |
| Music | Gulraj Singh; lyrics by Manoj Yadav, Vaibhav Joshi, Jitendra Joshi, Ganesh Chandanshive, and Swapnil Chavan[4](https://www.marathifilm.in/2025/08/aarpar-marathi-film-cast-and-crew-actor.html) |
| Streaming | Amazon Prime Video, with and without ads[6](https://www.justwatch.com/in/movie/aarpar) |
## Spoilers
### Plot
The film follows Amar Randive and Prachi Dixit, a couple whose romance faces an unexpected obstacle when their worlds collide, forcing them to choose between accepting fate or fighting for their relationship.[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34986595/) The Central Board of Film Certification's plot summary describes it as a heartfelt Marathi love story conveying that beyond love, everything else in life becomes insignificant.[5](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTE3MDgyMDI1MDAwMTU%3D) Prime Video's synopsis characterizes Amar and Prachi as college sweethearts in a deeply intense, obsessive relationship who keep hurting each other yet cannot separate.[7](https://www.primevideo.com/-/nl/detail/0SBRYN9WQHYBG7TTGHSM7YT5Z8)
## Cast and crew
Lalit Prabhakar plays Amar Randive and Hruta Durgule plays Prachi Dixit; the supporting cast includes Madhav Abhyankar as Ulhas Randive, Suhita Thatte as Mrs. Randive, Snehlata Vasaikar as Archana, Veenah Naair as Veena, and Janhavi Sawant as Gauri.[8](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34986595/fullcredits/) Prabhakar also served as co-producer.[4](https://www.marathifilm.in/2025/08/aarpar-marathi-film-cast-and-crew-actor.html)
Gaurav Patki directed the film and wrote its story, screenplay, and dialogues.[4](https://www.marathifilm.in/2025/08/aarpar-marathi-film-cast-and-crew-actor.html) Rahul Chauhan was the director of photography, Gulraj Singh composed the music, Faisal Mahadik edited, and Saurabh Bhalerao provided the background score.[5](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTE3MDgyMDI1MDAwMTU%3D) • [4](https://www.marathifilm.in/2025/08/aarpar-marathi-film-cast-and-crew-actor.html) Playback singers on the soundtrack include [Shankar Mahadevan](https://www.edgepedia.org/shankar-mahadevan), Awadhoot Gupte, Adarsh Shinde, Vaishali Samant, Anandi Joshi, Ankita Joshi, and Gulraj Singh.[4](https://www.marathifilm.in/2025/08/aarpar-marathi-film-cast-and-crew-actor.html) The film was distributed by PVR INOX Pictures, with music released on Zee Music.[4](https://www.marathifilm.in/2025/08/aarpar-marathi-film-cast-and-crew-actor.html)
## Certification and release
The [Central Board of Film Certification](https://www.edgepedia.org/central-board-of-film-certification) cleared the feature at the Mumbai regional office on 5 September 2025 with a UA 16+ category and a certified length of 128.41 minutes.[5](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTE3MDgyMDI1MDAwMTU%3D) A teaser had been certified separately on 22 August 2025 as UA 13+.[9](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTE1MDgyMDI1MDAwNTA%3D) The film opened in theaters on 12 September 2025, the same day as the Marathi release Dashavatar, which also carried a UA certificate and a 2 hour 35 minute runtime.[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34986595/) • [10](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews)
## Reception
**Ratings and reviews.** The film holds a 6.4/10 rating on IMDb from 367 votes.[3](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34986595/) Maharashtra Times gave it a critic rating of 3 out of 5, describing it as not a straightforward love story but a tale of obsessive love between two young people, comparing its tone to films such as [Kabir Singh](https://www.edgepedia.org/kabir-singh), Tamasha, Dear Comrade, and Ishq.[11](https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/aarpar/moviereview/123822433.cms) Apple TV's listing summarizes the critical response as mixed, with praise for the performances, cinematography, and music and criticism of the story.[1](https://tv.apple.com/in/movie/%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%B0/umc.cmc.76jt0x4k4x8t7qa9or2231qzm?l=mr)
## Streaming and related titles
After its theatrical run, Aarpar became available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in India, including with ads; [JustWatch](https://www.edgepedia.org/justwatch) reported no free streaming options.[6](https://www.justwatch.com/in/movie/aarpar) The title should not be confused with *Aar Paar* (आर पार), a 1954 Hindi-language film directed by [Guru Dutt](https://www.edgepedia.org/guru-dutt) with music by O.P. Nayyar, which shares the transliterated name.[12](https://www.opnayyar.org/aarpar.htm)
## References
1. [आरपार – Apple TV](https://tv.apple.com/in/movie/%E0%A4%86%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%B0/umc.cmc.76jt0x4k4x8t7qa9or2231qzm?l=mr)
2. [Aarpar Marathi Movie – Nowrunning](https://www.nowrunning.com/movie/31285/aarpar/)
3. [Aarpar (2025) – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34986595/)
4. [Aarpar Marathi Film Cast and Crew – MarathiFilm.in](https://www.marathifilm.in/2025/08/aarpar-marathi-film-cast-and-crew-actor.html)
5. [CBFC Search Film: AARPAR](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTE3MDgyMDI1MDAwMTU%3D)
6. [Aarpar streaming – JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/in/movie/aarpar)
7. [Prime Video: Aarpar](https://www.primevideo.com/-/nl/detail/0SBRYN9WQHYBG7TTGHSM7YT5Z8)
8. [Aarpar (2025) Full cast & crew – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34986595/fullcredits/)
9. [CBFC Search Film: Teaser of Film Aarpar](https://cbfcindia.gov.in/cbfcAdmin/search-result.php?recid=Q0EwMTE1MDgyMDI1MDAwNTA%3D)
10. [Marathi Movie Reviews – Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movie-reviews)
11. [आरपार movie review – Maharashtra Times](https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/aarpar/moviereview/123822433.cms)
12. [Aar Paar (1954) – O.P. Nayyar official website](https://www.opnayyar.org/aarpar.htm)
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