Uttar was theatrically released on 12 December 2025 in Maharashtra. It is streaming on Zee5 from 13 Feb 2026. It reflections on how artificial intelligence can impact the relationship of a mother and child.[4]
Uttar tells the story of Uma Bhalerao and her son Ninad, living in Maharashtra. Ninad is an engineering student, immersed in the study of artificial intelligence. Uma, on the other hand, is a well-known radio presenter with All India Radio, Pune. After the passing of her husband, Uma has single-handedly raised Ninad over the past ten years. She’s aware that, somewhere along the way, Ninad has grown distant, reserved, cold, and emotionally guarded. But she doesn’t know why.
Like any mother, Uma longs for connection. She wishes her son would spend time with her, open up, share, and laugh. In the hope of building a bond, she tries to be more friendly with him, but Ninad only grows more irritated by her efforts. On top of that, he is neck-deep in preparation for an important college project competition, where he’s determined to create something so unique using AI that no one has ever even imagined it.
One day, Ninad strikes upon a wild, groundbreaking idea, but there’s only one person who can help him bring it to life: his mother, Uma. For the first time, he approaches her, asking her to become a part of his project. Hoping to spend more time with her son and deepen their bond, Uma happily agrees.
The film was theatrically released on 12 December 2025.[4]
Home media
The film will digitally released on 13 February 2026 on ZEE5.[5]
Reception
Santosh Bhingarde of Sakal gave 3.5/5 stars and says "the film has light, pleasant dialogues, good cinematography, and despite a few flaws, it’s a fresh, relevant story about the gentle, loving bond between a mother and son."[6] Rasika Shinde-Paul of Kalakruti Media gave 4/5 stars and placed a high value on emotional impact and acting by Renuka Shahane and Hruta Durgule and expressed that this film had a very powerful and emotional impact on him. Among other elements, she noted that this film ahd excellent music and excellent direction. The film's representation of human motherhood versus AI motherhood; the emotional story of this film should not be missed, even though the concepts surrounding AI could have been explained in a more simplified manner.[7] Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in says "Uttar is slow to take off and a bit self-conscious at times. However, Patwardhan’s patience with his actors and his tendency to let scenes roll out in full does produce a fair share of moist-eyed moments."[8] Anupama Gunde of Pudhari gave 4/5 stars and says "the film is a deeply emotional story, showing how technology cannot replace a mother’s love. The performances are strong, and the film is a touching reminder for today’s generation to value emotions over tech."[9]
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