: After Chidu's death, a thief named Aakash—who is a lookalike of Chidu—is brought to the village. Aakash chooses to abandon his life of crime to take up the mantle and become the new Baji to defeat Martand. Production & Critical Reception
The film was directed by Nikhil Mahajan and also features cameo appearances by noted directors Ravi Jadhav and Nagraj Manjule. Baji (2015) - IMDb Baji 2015 Marathi 1080p Web-DL x264 AAC
: While some reviewers from Indian Nerve and Koimoi found the nearly three-hour runtime over-stretched and predictable, the film was noted for its artistic narration and impressive stunt sequences. : After Chidu's death, a thief named Aakash—who
: In the present, a goofy and simple man named Chidu (Shreyas Talpade) pretends to be the new Baji to impress his childhood crush, Gauri, who has been in love with the legend since he saved her life as a child. Baji (2015) - IMDb : While some reviewers
: Martand (Jitendra Joshi), a cruel and greedy villager, discovers the hidden treasure and enslaves the villagers to dig it up. When Chidu witnesses Martand committing a murder, Martand kills him.
The film balances historical folklore with a modern-day narrative through its main characters:
: Originally a protector appointed generations ago to guard a kingdom's stolen treasure, Baji eventually became a myth after his disappearance.