Mumbai: In an attempt to make the idol of Lord Ganesh popularly known as Lalbaugcha Raja, reach a wider audience across the city, Marathi producer – director Vijay Khanvilkar has made a film on the much loved idol, with the same name which is to be released on August 18.

The movie was made with a budget of Rs 80 lakhs and will premiere at Bharatmata Theatre in Parel. The cast includes theatre personality Sunil Barve as the protagonist, Subodh Bhave and Gayatri Choudhary. There are five songs in the film and the music has been composed by Ashok Vayangankar. The film Lalbaugcha Raja will now be seen by people in the city as well as those around the world.