{{Short description|2025 Marathi film by Rohan Mapuskar}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2026}} {{Use Indian English|date=August 2025}} {{Infobox film | name = April May 99 | image = | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = Rohan Mapuskar | writer = Rohan Mapuskar | producer = Rajesh Mapuskar<br/>Madhukar Kotian<br/>Jogesh Bhutani<br/>Maurice Noone | starring = Sajiri Joshi<br/>Aaryan Menghji<br/>Shreyas Thorat<br/>Manthan Kanekar | cinematography = Apoorva Shaligram<ref>{{Cite web |title=April May 99 मध्ये 'ती'च्या नजरेतून दिसलं श्रीवर्धनचं सौंदर्य; सिनेमॅटोग्राफरची प्रेरणादायी कहाणी |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/cinematographer-apoorva-shaligram-inspiring-story-and-she-talks-about-rohan-mapuskar-marathi-movie-april-may-99/articleshow/122115894.cms |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> | editing = Ninad Khanolkar | music = Rohan-Rohan<ref>{{Cite web |last=बोडके |first=चेतन |date=25 April 2025 |title=उन्हाळ्याच्या सुट्टीतील बालपणीच्या आठवणी आणखीनच ताज्या होणार,‘एप्रिल मे ९९’मधील ‘समर हॅालिडे’ गाणं एकदा पाहा… |url=https://www.navarashtra.com/movies/april-may-99-marathi-movie-summer-holiday-song-released-on-social-media-852346.html |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Navarashtra |language=mr}}</ref> | studio = Mapuskar Brothers<br/>Fingerprint Films<br/>Nexus Alliance<br/>Think Tank | distributor = AA Films<br/>Sunshine Studios | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|05|23}} | budget = | gross = {{INR|1.24 crore}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=शिंदे-पॉल |first=रसिका |date=2025-06-23 |title=Marathi Movies: 'एप्रिल मे ९९’ सलग ३० दिवस चित्रपटगृहांत! |url=https://kalakrutimedia.com/april-may-99-marathi-movie-completed-30-days-in-theatre/ |access-date=2026-02-27 |website=Kalakruti Media |language=en-US}}</ref> | runtime = 129 minutes | country = India | language = Marathi }}
'''''April May 99''''' is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language coming-of-age film directed by Rohan Mapuskar in his directorial debut.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 January 2025 |title=‘व्हेंटिलेटर’ फेम दिग्दर्शकाच्या मराठी सिनेमाची घोषणा, कास्टिंग डायरेक्टर रोहन मापुस्कर करणार पदार्पण |url=https://www.loksatta.com/manoranjan/marathi-cinema/rohan-mapuskar-direction-debut-marathi-movie-april-may-99-hrc-97-4805648/ |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Loksatta |language=mr}}</ref> The film stars Sajiri Joshi, Aaryan Menghji, Shreyas Thorat, and Manthan Kanekar in lead roles, supported by an ensemble cast.<ref>{{Cite web |last=KalakrutiMedia |first=Team |date=27 March 2025 |title=April May 99 Movie: ‘एप्रिल मे ९९’ मध्ये झळकणार ‘हे’ चेहरे |url=https://kalakrutimedia.com/april-may-99-marathi-movie-starcast-revealed-the-story-of-friendship-between-three-friends-will-be-experienced-info/ |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Kalakruti Media |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=17 April 2025 |title=सुट्टीतील आठवणी जागवणारा 'एप्रिल मे ९९', जाईच्या भूमिकेतून साजिरी जोशीचं पदार्पण! |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/mr/!entertainment/actress-rituja-deshmukhs-daughter-sajiri-joshi-makes-her-debut-with-april-may-99-maharashtra-news-mhs25041703738 |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=mr}}</ref> Set in 1999 in Shrivardhan, a coastal village in Maharashtra's Konkan region, the film follows four teenagers whose friendships are tested during a transformative summer in the pre-digital era.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kadam |first=Shruti Vilas |date=24 February 2025 |title=April May 99: मैत्री, स्वप्नं आणि मे महिन्याच्या सुट्टीतील कल्ला; तरुणांचे भावविश्व दाखवणारा 'एप्रिल मे ९९' लवकरच प्रदर्शित |url=https://saamtv.esakal.com/entertainment/april-may-99-marathi-movie-poster-has-been-released-film-is-set-to-release-on-may-16th-svk01 |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Marathi News {{!}} Saam TV |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=12 April 2025 |title=April May 99 Movie Teaser : उन्हाळ्याच्या सुट्टीची धमाल घेऊन येतोय एप्रिल मे 99, टिझर रिलीज |url=https://www.mymahanagar.com/entertainment/april-may-99-movie-teaser-released/873543/ |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=My Mahanagar |language=mr}}</ref>
The film was theatrically released on 23 May 2025 and received positive reviews, with praise directed towards its performances, nostalgic themes, and setting.<ref>{{Cite web |last=बोडके |first=चेतन |date=24 June 2025 |title=‘एप्रिल मे ९९’ सलग ३० दिवस चित्रपटगृहांत, चित्रपटाने गाठला यशाचा टप्पा! |url=https://www.navarashtra.com/movies/april-may-99-marathi-movie-completed-30-days-in-theaters-909613.html |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Navarashtra |language=mr}}</ref>
== Plot == Set during the summer of 1999 in Shrivardhan, the film follows three 14-year-old friends—Krushna, Prasad, and Siddhesh—who look forward to their school vacation filled with cycling, games, and carefree exploration. Before the holidays begin, Prasad's father plans to send him to Mumbai for an English-language course, a decision Prasad and his friends strongly resist.
The boys’ plans change when Jaie, a girl from Pune visiting her aunt for the summer, arrives in the village. Prasad's father subsequently cancels the Mumbai plan on the condition that Jaie tutors Prasad in English during the vacation and that he assists her in adjusting to village life. Jaie's presence gradually alters the dynamics of the group, initially causing friction and resistance among the boys.
As the summer progresses, the four adolescents form an unexpected bond, and their interactions begin to test loyalties, challenge assumptions, and shape their emotional growth. Set in a pre-digital era, the film explores friendship, adolescence, and the fleeting innocence of youth through a season that proves transformative for all involved.
== Cast == {{colbegin}} * Sajiri Joshi as Jaie Khedekar * Aaryan Menghji as Krushna Kamerkar * Shreyas Thorat as Prasad Vichare * Manthan Kanekar as Siddhesh Karde * Ashutosh Gowariker as Jaie's father<ref>{{Cite web |last=शिकलगार |first=स्वालिया न |date=19 May 2025 |title=Movie April May 99 {{!}} वडील मुलीच्या नात्यातील जिव्हाळा घेऊन येताहेत आशुतोष गोवारीकर |url=https://pudhari.news/soneri/april-may-99-ashutosh-gowariker-father-daughter-emotional-drama-ss88 |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Pudhari News |language=mr}}</ref> * Raviraj Kande as Suresh Vichare * Soumitra Pote as Prabhakar Kamerkar * Gauri Kiran as Sushma Vichare * Shubhangi Bhujbal as Shaila Kamerkar * Saee Brahme as Shradha Kamerkar * Smital Chavan as Chaya Tai * Rajashree Potdar as Bhatin Kaku * Dr. Pooja Wankhede as Pushpa Sansare * Sumant Kelkar as Samadhan Sansare * Ananda Karekar as Pradeep Karde * Madhuri Bharti as Prachi Karde * Pragya Dalvi as Swati Karde * Akshata Kambli as Telma * Yogesh Bandagale as Sada Mama * Sanchita Joshi as Neema * Sachin Kale as Nandu * Prashant Madpuwar as Wagh Sir * Gautam Berde as Dr. V. G. Joshi * Anagha Kakade as Wagh Sir's Wife {{colend}}
== Production ==
=== Development === ''April May 99'' marks the directorial debut of Rohan Mapuskar, a casting director with experience in Hindi and Marathi cinema.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 January 2025 |title=Mapuskar Brothers Present… April May 99 {{!}} Culture Crossroads |url=https://culturecrossroads.ca/posts/mapuskar-brothers-present-april-may-99/ |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=culturecrossroads.ca |language=en-ca}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=narayan |first=kimaya |date=4 January 2025 |title=‘फरारी की सवारी फेम रोहन मापुस्करचं दिग्दर्शनात पदार्पण; नव्या सिनेमाची केली घोषणा |url=https://www.esakal.com/premier/rohan-mapuskar-debut-in-marathi-direction-with-film-april-may-99-entertainment-news-kds07 |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Marathi News Esakal |language=mr}}</ref> Mapuskar co-wrote the film with Bimal Oberoi and Kunal Pawar.<ref>{{Cite news |title=NDTV Exclusive: ''April May 99 Producer'' Jogesh Bhutani On How The Film Captures The Magic Of The 90s |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/in-conversation-with-jogesh-bhutani-why-april-may-99-is-close-to-his-heart-9010738 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250910171945/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/in-conversation-with-jogesh-bhutani-why-april-may-99-is-close-to-his-heart-9010738 |archive-date=10 September 2025 |access-date=27 December 2025 |publisher=NDTV |language=en}}</ref> The screenplay took approximately four years to develop, drawing significantly from Mapuskar's childhood experiences in Shrivardhan during the late 1990s. Discussing the writing process, Mapuskar stated that taking time to develop the screenplay was essential to maintaining authenticity, noting that personal experiences helped make the narrative feel more realistic.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=13 May 2025 |title=‘A period of transformation’: Why Marathi film ‘April May 99’ couldn’t have been set in another year |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1082277/a-period-of-transformation-why-marathi-film-april-may-99-couldnt-have-been-set-in-another-year |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref> The decision to set the film in 1999 was intentional, as Mapuskar explained: "I wanted to show the transformation between the decades, the sense of what it was like to live in pre-digital times. There was barely anything like Video games. The village was still a village, unlike now."<ref name=":0" />
=== Casting === The film features an ensemble cast selected by director Rohan Mapuskar.<ref>{{Cite web |title=... म्हणून एप्रिल मे ९९ सिनेमात लोकप्रिय कलाकार घेतले नाहीत, रोहन मापुस्करांचा खुलासा |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/interview/rohan-mapuskar-interview-april-may-99-movie-director-talks-about-casting-of-the-film/articleshow/121550704.cms |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> The four teenage protagonists: Aaryan Menghji, Shreyas Thorat, and Manthan Kanekar had previously appeared in films and television, while the film marked Sajiri Joshi's acting debut.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kulkarni |first=Apurva |date=27 March 2025 |title=April May 99 Film: तीन मित्रांच्या मैत्रीची गोष्ट... 'एप्रिल मे ९९'मध्ये दिसणार 'हे' तीन चेहरे |url=https://www.esakal.com/premier/april-may-99-marathi-movie-brings-a-heartfelt-story-of-friendship-with-krishna-prasad-and-siddhesh-amk08 |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Marathi News Esakal |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=शिकलगार |first=स्वालिया न |date=2 April 2025 |title=April May 99 Movie {{!}}तीन मुलांच्या मैत्रीची गोष्ट ‘एप्रिल मे ९९’ मधून येतेय भेटीला |url=https://pudhari.news/soneri/april-may-99-marathi-movie-friendship-story |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Pudhari News |language=mr}}</ref> Joshi was initially cast by Mapuskar in an earlier project that did not materialise. He later wrote the character of Jaie specifically for her, believing she possessed the presence and screen appeal required for the role.<ref>{{Cite web |last=चव्हाण |first=दिवेश |date=17 April 2025 |title=‘एप्रिल मे ९९’ मध्ये ‘जाई’ची एंट्री! साजिरी जोशीचं सिनेसृष्टीत दमदार पदार्पण |url=https://www.navarashtra.com/movies/sajiri-joshi-makes-a-strong-debut-in-the-film-industry-through-april-may-99-845759.html |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Navarashtra |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 April 2025 |title=Marathi Actress Daughter : या अभिनेत्रीच्या लेकीचं सिनेसृष्टीत पदार्पण, 'एप्रिल मे 99'ची झलक पाहून नेटकरी म्हणाले ' तुझीच रिप्लिका...' |url=https://marathi.timesnownews.com/entertainment/marathi-actress-rujuta-deshmukh-daughter-sajiri-joshi-debut-in-april-may-99-as-jai-see-teaser-article-151447066 |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Times Now Marathi |language=mr}}</ref>
=== Filming === Principal photography took place in 2024 in Shrivardhan, located in Maharashtra's Raigad district. Director Rohan Mapuskar, who moved from Shrivardhan to Mumbai in 2005, chose to return to his hometown to authentically capture the village's landscape and atmosphere.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kadam |first=Shruti Vilas |date=11 April 2025 |title=April May 99: यंदाची उन्हाळ्याच्या सुट्टी होणार सुपरकूल; धमाल करायला कृष्णा, प्रसाद आणि सिद्धेश सज्ज |url=https://saamtv.esakal.com/entertainment/april-may-99-marathi-movie-fun-filled-nostalgia-teaser-has-been-released-on-social-media-svk01 |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Marathi News {{!}} Saam TV |language=mr}}</ref> The film's Konkan setting forms an integral part of its narrative and contributes to its nostalgic tone.<ref>{{Cite web |title=उन्हाळ्याची सुट्टी, कोकण , मित्र आणि... फ्लॅशबॅकमध्ये घेऊन जाणारा ‘एप्रिल मे९९’ चा टीझर एकदा पाहाच |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/april-may-99-movie-teaser-out-mesmerizing-konkan-summer-vacations-and-friends-beautiful-flashback/articleshow/118752268.cms |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 May 2025 |title='एप्रिल मे ९९' चित्रपटातील 'मन जाई' गाणं प्रदर्शित, कोकणातील सौंदर्याने वेधलं लक्ष, चित्रपटाची उत्सुकता वाढली {{!}} April May 99 Movie Song |url=https://marathi.itsmajja.com/april-may-99-marathi-movie-song-man-jai-goes-viral-on-social-media-and-grab-attention-of-song-background-nature/ |access-date=27 December 2025 |language=mr-IN}}</ref>
== Music == The film's music was composed by Rohan–Rohan, while the background score was composed by Jerry Silvester Vincent.<ref>{{Cite web |last=बोडके |first=चेतन |date=5 April 2025 |title=उन्हाळी सुट्ट्यांच्या आठवणींना उजाळा देणारं 'April May 99' चित्रपटातलं गाणं रिलीज, रेमो डिसोझाचं आहे खास कनेक्शन... |url=https://www.navarashtra.com/movies/takumba-marathi-song-renowned-choreographer-remo-dsouza-launches-takumba-song-from-april-may-99-833769.html |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Navarashtra |language=mr}}</ref> {{Track listing | headline = Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | total_length = 14:53 | title1 = Mann Jaie | length1 = 4:34 | lyrics1 = Prashant Madpuwar, Rohan Pradhan | extra1 = Sonu Nigam | title2 = Summer Holiday | length2 = 2:29 | lyrics2 = Prashant Madpuwar, Rohan Gokhale | extra2 = Bhumi Pradhan, Rohan Pradhan | title3 = Takumba | length3 = 4:13 | lyrics3 = Prashant Madpuwar, Rohan Mapuskar | extra3 = Rohan Pradhan, Rohan Gokhale, Rajshri Potdar | title4 = Mann Jaie – Sad Version | length4 = 3:37 | lyrics4 = Prashant Madpuwar, Rohan Pradhan | extra4 = Rohan Pradhan, Bhumi Pradhan }}
== Marketing and release == The film's official poster was unveiled in February 2025 by veteran Marathi director Rajdutt.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 February 2025 |title=Upcoming Marathi Movie : दिग्दर्शक राजदत्त यांच्या हस्ते एप्रिल मे 99 चित्रपटाच्या पोस्टरचे अनावरण |url=https://www.mymahanagar.com/entertainment/upcoming-marathi-movie-april-may-99-poster-unveiled-by-director-rajdutt/854154/ |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=My Mahanagar |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=narayan |first=kimaya |date=25 February 2025 |title=Marathi Movie : राजेश मापुस्करांच्या आगामी ‘एप्रिल मे ९९’च्या पोस्टरचे दिग्गज दिग्दर्शक राजदत्त यांच्या हस्ते अनावरण |url=https://www.esakal.com/premier/director-rajesh-mapuskar-upcoming-movie-april-may-99-poster-released-in-presence-of-rajdutt-entertainment-news-kds07 |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Marathi News Esakal |language=mr}}</ref> The following month, the first teaser was released by Riteish Deshmukh.<ref>{{Cite web |last=शिकलगार |first=स्वालिया न |date=6 March 2025 |title=April May 99 Teaser {{!}} ‘एप्रिल मे ९९’चा टीझर शेअर करत रितेश देशमुखने दिल्या शुभेच्छा |url=https://pudhari.news/soneri/april-may-99-teaser-ritesh-deshmukh-wishes |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Pudhari News |language=mr}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bharat |first=E. T. V. |date=6 March 2025 |title=दोस्तांबरोबर घालवलेल्या रम्य आठवणींच्या जगाची सफर, ‘एप्रिल मे ९९’चा टीझर प्रदर्शित |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/mr/!entertainment/teaser-of-the-film-april-may-99-directed-by-rohan-mapuskar-released-maharashtra-news-mhs25030602635 |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=ETV Bharat News |language=mr}}</ref> The first song from the film, "Takumba", set in a school environment and featuring the three teenage male leads, was subsequently released.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ताकुंबा...शाळेच्या दिवसांत घेऊन जाणारं खास गाणं, 'April May 99' चित्रपट आणि रेमो डिसूझाचं आहे खास कनेक्शन |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/april-may-99-marathi-movie-song-takumba-out-directed-by-rohan-mapuskar/articleshow/119941612.cms |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> In mid-April, a character teaser introducing Sajiri Joshi in the role of Jaie was unveiled.<ref>{{Cite web |last=मुंबई |first=ब्युरो रिपोर्ट, साम टीव्ही |date=17 April 2025 |title=April May 99 : यंदाची उन्हाळ्याची सुट्टी होणार अविस्मरणीय; 'एप्रिल मे ९९' मध्ये 'जाई'ची खास एंट्री |url=https://saamtv.esakal.com/entertainment/director-rohan-mapuskar-marathi-movie-april-may-99-fourth-friend-sajiri-joshi-as-jai-has-been-introduced-svk01 |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Marathi News {{!}} Saam TV |language=mr}}</ref> The trailer was released on 16 May 2025.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=narayan |first=kimaya |date=19 May 2025 |title='आता थांबायचं नाय' नंतर आशुतोष गोवारीकर दिसणार एप्रिल-मे ९ ९ सिनेमात ; साकारणार ही विशेष भूमिका |url=https://www.esakal.com/premier/ashutosh-gowariker-going-to-play-important-role-in-new-marathi-movie-april-may-99-entertainment-news-kds07 |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Marathi News Esakal |language=mr}}</ref>
''April May 99'' was theatrically released on 23 May 2025, with English subtitles.<ref>{{Cite web |last=KalakrutiMedia |first=Team |date=15 May 2025 |title='April May 99 'is scheduled to release on May 23.{{!}} Latest Marathi Movies |url=https://kalakrutimedia.com/april-may-99-movies-release-date-has-now-been-announced-to-be-on-may-23-info/ |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Kalakruti Media |language=en-US}}</ref> A grand premiere of the film was held on 20 May 2025, attended by several notable personalities from the Indian film industry, including Sachin Khedekar, Madhu Chopra, Amruta Khanvilkar, Abhijit Panse, Sai Deodhar, and Mahima Makwana among others.<ref>{{Cite web |title=April May 99 Premiere Sees Star Power Line-Up |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/etimes/bollywood/april-may-99-premiere-sees-star-power-line-up/videoshow/121291574.cms |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=April May 99 Premiere Lights Up with Top Celebs |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/etimes/bollywood/april-may-99-premiere-lights-up-with-top-celebs/videoshow/121311351.cms |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
== Reception ==
=== Critical response === ''April May 99'' received generally positive reviews from critics. ''Film Information'' described the film as a "breezy entertainer", praising its light-hearted tone, humour, performances, and heartfelt storytelling.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Information |first=Film |date=23 May 2025 |title='APRIL MAY 99' (MARATHI) REVIEW {{!}} 23 May 2025 |url=https://filminformation.com/featured/april-may-99-marathi-review-23-may-2025/ |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Film Information |language=en-US}}</ref> Nandini Ramnath of ''Scroll.in'' called it "an irresistibly charming account of the comforts of the old clashing with the shock of the new", noting its nostalgic tone, characterisation, and performances.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |date=23 May 2025 |title=‘April May 99’ review: An irresistibly charming summer vacation |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1082535/april-may-99-review-an-irresistibly-charming-summer-vacation |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Scroll.in |language=en}}</ref>
Chaitali Joshi of ''Maharashtra Times'' awarded the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, writing that it "gives us a rewind button, takes us to that time and also gives us a lot of joy", and highlighting its depiction of 1990s childhood.<ref>{{Cite web |title=कसा आहे एप्रिल मे ९९ सिनेमा? रिव्ह्यू एकदा वाचाच |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/april-may-99/moviereview/121372288.cms |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> Similarly, a review in ''Time'' ''Maharashtra'' echoed this sentiment, describing the film as one that "gives us that rewind button, takes us to that time and also gives us a lot of joy", while praising its portrayal of childhood memories, humour, performances, and the Konkan setting.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 May 2025 |title=April May 99 Movie Review: 'एप्रिल मे ९९' हा सिनेमा २३ मे रोजी प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला |url=https://www.timemaharashtra.com/entertainment/april-may-99-movie-review-april-may-99-will-hit-the-screens-on-may-23rd/120959/ |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Time Maharashtra |language=mr-IN}}</ref> Writing for ''Sakal'', Santosh Bhingarde observed that ''April May 99'' is "a film that makes us look into our past and beautifully captures the pure and innocent friendship of childhood."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhingarde |first=Santosh |date=24 May 2025 |title=Movie Review : एप्रिल मे ९९ -मैत्रीच्या गोडव्याला देखणा साजशृंगार |url=https://www.esakal.com/premier/rohan-mapuskar-directed-april-may-99-movie-review-entertainment-news-kds07 |access-date=27 December 2025 |website=Marathi News Esakal |language=mr}}</ref> Meanwhile, Sameer Ahire of ''Movie Talkies'' rated the film 3 out of 5 stars, describing it as "a fun-filled revisit to childhood memories of summer holidays", while noting that despite its familiar narrative patterns, the film remains engaging due to its humour, performances, and nostalgic setting.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ahire |first=Sameer |title=April May 99 Review: A Sweet Revisit to Childhood Memories of Summer Holidays |url=https://www.movietalkies.com/reviews/april-may-99-review-a-sweet-revisit-to-childhood-9023066 |access-date=28 December 2025 |website=movietalkies.com |language=en}}</ref>
=== Accolades === {| class="wikitable" |+ !Awards !Year !Category !Recipient !Result !Ref |- |Zee Chitra Gaurav Puraskar |2026 |Best Breakthrough Debut Actress |Sajiri Joshi |{{won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |title=झी चित्रगौरव पुरस्कार 2026 मध्ये दशावतारचा डंका, भरत जाधव यांच्या सिनेमावरही बक्षीसांचा पाऊस, विजेत्यांची यादी समोर |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/zee-chitra-gaurav-purskar-2026-winners-list/articleshow/128754754.cms |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> |- | rowspan="4" |MaTa Sanman | rowspan="4" |2026 |Best Music Director |Rohan–Rohan |{{nom}} | rowspan="4" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=आता थांबायचं नाय!, देवमाणूस, कुटुंब किर्रतन, बाई तुझ्यापायीचा 'मटा सन्मान'वर ठसा, पुरस्कार विजेत्यांची संपूर्ण यादी |url=https://maharashtratimes.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/mata-sanman-2026-tv-film-natak-web-series-award-winners-full-list-ata-thambaycha-naay-dev-manus-tops/articleshow/129535812.cms |access-date=2026-04-26 |website=Maharashtra Times |language=mr}}</ref> |- |Best Lyricist |Prashant Madpuwar, Rohan Pradhan <small>(Mann Jaie)</small> |{{nom}} |- |Best Playback Singer Male |Rohan Pradhan <small>(Summer Holiday)</small> |{{nom}} |- |Fresh Face |Sajiri Joshi <small>(combined with Baai Tujyapayi)</small> |{{won}} |- | rowspan="9" |Sanskrutik Kaladarpan | rowspan="9" |2026 |Best Film |''April May 99'' |{{pending}} | rowspan="9" | |- |Best Director | rowspan="2" |Rohan Mapuskar |{{pending}} |- |Best Story |{{pending}} |- |Best Supporting Actor |Aaryan Mengji |{{pending}} |- |Best Supporting Actress |Rajashree Potdar |{{pending}} |- |Best Debut |Sajiri Joshi |{{pending}} |- |Best Dialogue |Rohan Mapuskar, Kunal Pawar |{{pending}} |- |Best Cinematogher |Apoorva Shaligram |{{pending}} |- |Best Editor |Ninad Khanolkar |{{pending}} |- | rowspan="2" |City Cine Awards Marathi | rowspan="2" |2026 |Game Changer |Sajiri Joshi |{{pending}} | rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=City Cine Awards Marathi 2026 at Radio City: Marathi Cinema's Finest Honoured |url=https://www.radiocity.in/ccamarathi |access-date=2026-04-25 |website=Radiocity |language=en}}</ref> |- |Best Music Director |Rohan–Rohan |{{pending}} |}
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