Saapala

Saapala is an Indian crime thriller centered on Uday Rohekar, a well-known playwright who has suffered a string of recent professional failures. Facing a decline in his career, Uday discovers a high-quality script that promises to restore his wealth and reputation. To claim the work as his own and secure his future, he seeks a way to eliminate the actual writer of the piece.

The film was directed by Nikhil Lanjekar and featured a screenplay written by Shrinivas Bhange. It was produced by a team including Chinmay Mandlekar, Pradyot Prashant Pedharkar, and Anil Narayanrao Warkhade through the production companies Mulakshar Productions and Raajwarasa Productions. Released on January 26, 2024, the movie explores themes of desperation and deceit within the creative arts.