“It Didn’t Happen Overnight”: Chilling Teaser of Ek Hota Malin Recreates the 2014 Tragedy

A haunting piece of Maharashtra’s history is coming to the silver screen. The makers of Ek Hota Malin have officially dropped the film’s first teaser, offering a spine-chilling glimpse into the 2014 Malin landslide disaster.

The film, which chronicles the unimaginable horror of an entire village being swallowed by nature, is set for a statewide theatrical release across Maharashtra on July 24, 2026.

Based on a Heartbreaking True Story

Located in the Ambegaon taluka of Pune district, Malin was a peaceful village desperately praying for rain to end a dry spell. But on one fateful night, their prayers turned into a nightmare. As heavy torrential downpours battered the region, the hillside collapsed, burying the sleeping villagers and wiping the entire hamlet off the map in a matter of minutes.

To maintain absolute authenticity, director Raju Rane spent extensive time interviewing the surviving villagers of Malin, gathering first-hand accounts to ensure the narrative honors the victims and survivors.

Key Highlights of the Film

The Scale: While based in Pune, the film was shot in Badlapur, featuring a massive, meticulously detailed replica set of Malin village built by acclaimed art director Nitesh Nandgaonkar.

The Technical Edge: The teaser is already driving conversations online, with viewers praising its hair-raising background score and high-quality VFX that realistically recreate the terrifying landslide.

A Powerhouse Musical Lineup: The film’s soundtrack features heavyweights from the Indian music industry, including Ajay Gogavale (of Ajay-Atul fame), Javed Ali, Anandi Joshi, and Haridas Shinde, with music directed by Yuvraj Gongale.

Cast and Crew Behind the Project

Directors & Writers: Dattatray Gaikar and Raju Rane

Ensemble Cast: Prashant Mohite, Ashwini Kasar, Abhijit Shwetchandra, Siddhi Patne, Anil Nagarkar, Prashant Tapasvi, Ramchandra Dhumal, Akshay Mhatre, Deepjyoti Naik, and Anuj Thackeray.

Cinematography: Raja Phadtare

Producers: Produced by Santosh Jagannath Mhatre under the banner of DreamDot Creations, and presented by RAN Studios Productions.

Ek Hota Malin promises to be an emotional and visceral cinematic experience, capturing the fragility of life and the devastating power of nature. Mark your calendars for July 24.