10 Must-See Films of Nana Patekar Ahead of His Film Vanvaas' Release on December 20!

MUMBAI: Vanvaas is an upcoming emotional family saga. It explores the relationships between a family and an elderly father suffering from dementia. Written, produced, and directed by Anil Sharma, Vanvaas will be released in theaters on December 20, 2024. It will star Utkarsh Sharma, Simratt Kaur and notable actor Nana Patekar in the lead. As we are about to witness another remarkable performance by the legendary actor, let’s look at 10 must-see films of Nana Patekar before Vanvaas.

Natsamrat

In the acclaimed Marathi film, Nana Patekar plays Ganpatrao Apte, a popular theatre actor, who following his retirement, must deal with the agonizing realities of diminishing fame, diminished respect, and isolation.

Aapla Manus

Aapla Manus is a family drama with elements of a thriller. Nana Patekar plays a dual role in the film: the elderly Aba Gokhale and Senior Inspector Maruti Nagargoje.

⁠Khamoshi

Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Khamoshi: The Musical tells the story of Annie, the daughter of a deaf-mute couple. Nana Patekar plays Joseph, Annie's father and his character is deeply emotional and protective of his family,

⁠Kranti Veer

Krantiveer is a social-action drama centered on Nana Patekar's character, Pratap Narayan Tilak, a rebellious and carefree man who, after seeing the injustices, communal strife, and corruption that permeate society, becomes a fierce defender of justice.

⁠Parinda

Parinda is a crime drama that stars Nana Patekar as Anna, a psychopathic gangster, and the film's primary antagonist. His character is driven by paranoia and a relentless thirst for control.

Ghulam-E-Mustafa

In the film, Nana Patekar plays Mustafa, a loyal henchman of a powerful underworld don, who is deeply devoted to his values despite being involved in criminal activities. Mustafa’s life takes a transformative turn when he falls in love with Kavita (Raveena Tandon).

Agni Sakshi

Agni Sakshi revolves around the story of Suraj (Jackie Shroff) and Shivangi (Manisha Koirala), a happily married couple whose life takes a dark turn when Vishwanath (Nana Patekar), Shivangi's estranged husband, re-enters her life.

Tiranga

Nana Patekar plays Inspector Shivajirao Wagle, a tough, no-nonsense cop with a sharp mind in this patriotic-action drama,

Prahar: The Final Attack

Prahaar: The Final Attack, directed by and starring Nana Patekar, follows his character Major Pratap Chauhan, a highly skilled soldier in the Indian Army. His life changes when he witnesses the apathy and inaction of civilians in the face of corruption and crime.

Ab Tak Chhappan

In Ab Tak Chhappan, Nana Patekar played Inspector Sadhu Agashe from the Mumbai Encounter Squad famous for having killed 56 people in police encounters. He brought his intensity and sheer seriousness in this role and truly delivered a top notch performance.