India, Aug. 27 -- The success of Deool Band 2 is turning out to be about much more than its impressive box office run. With the Marathi film nearing the Rs.100 crore mark worldwide, director Pravin Tarde has revealed that the makers are giving away all the profits made after recovering the film's production cost. The money is being used to help children of farmers who died by suicide in Maharashtra, particularly with their education and daily needs.

Pravin Tarde, who has roots in a farming family, spoke about the initiative in an interview with Pinkvilla. He said the team wanted the film's success to reach families who have been deeply affected by the hardships faced by farmers in Maharashtra. "What made Deool Band 2 a unique film across...