For ‘Ti Ani Fuji’ Lalit Prabhavkar Receives Best Actor – Jury Special Mention Award at PIFF!

Shailaditya Bora-produced and Mohit Takalkar-directed Marathi-Japanese film To Ti Ani Fuji had its world premiere at the 24th Pune International Film Festival (PIFF). Starring Lalit Prabhavkar and Mrunmayee Godbole in lead roles, the film was one of seven selected for the Marathi competition section, with all its screenings selling out (housefull).

Emerging as one of the festival’s most buzzed-about films, To Ti Ani Fuji clinched two prestigious awards: Lalit Prabhavkar for Best Actor (Jury Special Mention) and Iravati Karnik for Best Screenplay.Filmed in Japan and India, To Ti Ani Fuji tells the story of a couple living in Pune where love isn’t natural—it’s measured, rated, and trapped in algorithms and predictions. In this world, their intense, all-in love story unfolds.

Commenting on the honors, Lalit Prabhavkar (Aandi Gopaal, Zombivli, Smile Please) said, “To Ti Ani Fuji was an incredibly challenging and unique experience for me. Receiving a special mention at the prestigious Pune International Film Festival is truly overwhelming and deeply satisfying. It’s special that both audiences and jury connected so profoundly with my performance. This is my second award in Pune, making it even more meaningful—especially in front of an international jury. Credit goes to director Mohit, who pushed me beyond my limits. This is my fifth film with Iravati. Being part of one of the few Indian films shot in Japan makes the journey unforgettable.”

Screenwriter Iravati Karnik (Jhimma, Aandi Gopaal) said, “Being selected at a prestigious festival like PIFF is a huge honor and privilege. Topping it with an award is truly gratifying. The entire team’s hard work on To Ti Ani Fuji has been recognized, and I’m thrilled. I’m deeply grateful for this award.”

Producer Shailaditya Bora—known through Platoon One Films for creator-first films like Bayaan (TIFF 2025), Ghaat (Berlinale 2023), and National Award-winner Picasso—said, “Seeing Lalit and Iravati honored at PIFF is incredibly inspiring. I always believed in this film—it’s authentic, honest, and uncompromising. Connecting with the audience it was made for is immensely satisfying. I firmly support bold, unique visions, and Mohit is one such director. This film will take Marathi cinema to global audiences; interest is already pouring in from international markets, and we’re excited to share it worldwide.”

To Ti Ani Fuji reunites the popular on-screen pair of Lalit Prabhavkar and Mrunmayee Godbole, their first project together since the 2017 superhit Chi Va Chi Sau Ka.Following its successful world premiere, critical acclaim, and award recognition, To Ti Ani Fuji stands out as one of 2026’s most anticipated films. It will release worldwide this summer.