Aagantuk is a 2023 Gujarati thriller film directed by Naitik Raval.[1] It stars Utsav Naik,[2] Hiten Kumar and Netri Trivedi in lead roles. It is produced by Naitik Raval, Utsav Naik, Rishi Vyas and Shyam Nair, and distributed by Rupam Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. The music is composed by Tapan Jyoti Dutta and Soham Naik. It was released on 17 February 2023.

Aagantuk
Directed byNaitik Raval
Written by
  • Naitik Raval
Produced by
  • Naitik Raval
  • Utsav Naik
  • Rishi Vyas
  • Shyam Nair
Starring
CinematographyJignesh Pandya
Music by
  • Soham Naik
  • Tapan Jyoti Dutta (background score)
Production
companies
  • Filmustav Productions
  • Gallops Talkies
Distributed byRupam Entertainment
Release date
  • 17 February 2023 (2023-02-17)
Running time
103 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageGujarati

Cast

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  • Utsav Naik [3]
  • Hiten Kumar[4]
  • Netri Trivedi
  • Sonali Lele Desai
  • Shriya Tiwari
  • Rishi Vyas

Production

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It is produced under the banner of filmustav production and gallops talkies.[citation needed] The music of the film has given by Tapan Jyoti Dutta and song Composed by debutant Soham Naik, and emerging costume designer Priyanka Trivedi has designed the costume of the film.[citation needed] Kajal Hemal Mehta and Naitik Raval wrote screenplay and dialogues.[citation needed]

Soundtrack

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Aagantuk
Studio album by
Soham Naik
Released3 February 2023 (2023-02-03)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LabelShemaroo Entertainment

Tracklist

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All lyrics are written by Swaggy The Rapper & Vidhi Raval; all music is composed by Soham Naik

No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Aagantuk Title Track"Swaggy The RapperSoham NaikSoham Naik3:00
2."Andhkar"Vidhi RavalSoham NaikSoham Naik2:13

Marketing and release

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The release date was announced on 25 December 2022. The trailer was released on 30 January 2023.[5] The film was released on 17 February 2023. Shemaroo Entertainment has acquired the music rights of the film. Colors Gujarati did marketing and promotion.

Reception

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Shilpa Bhanushali of Mid-Day Gujarati rated it 1.5 out of 5. She praised performances, cinematography and music while criticised story, script, direction and editing.[6]

Accolades

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The film received 3 nominations at the 21st Transmedia Gujarati Awards.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rathod, Vaishali. "Naiteek Ravval on 'Aagantuk': It is by far my most expensive film - Exclusive! – Times of India". The Times of India.
  2. ^ "Actor Utsav Naik is excited to debut with the drama-comedy film 'Aagantuk' – Zee News".
  3. ^ "પદાર્પણ:ગણદેવીના કછોલી ગામના રહીશ ઉત્સવ નાયકનું 'આંગતુક' ફિલ્મથી પદાર્પણ – Divya Bhaskar".
  4. ^ "Actor Hiten Kumar announces his next project, see pic – Times of India". The Times of India.
  5. ^ "'Aagantuk' trailer out! Hiten Kumar starrer is a suspense thriller – Times of India". The Times of India.
  6. ^ "Aagantuk Film Review Utsav Naik Hiten Kumar and Netri Trivedi Starrer Movie Has Best Scenes of Saputara | Aagantuk Review: સસલું, કાચિંડો અને ગરુડની કથામાં એક્ટિંગનો બૂસ્ટર શૉટ". www.gujaratimidday.com (in Gujarati). 16 February 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  7. ^ "21st Transmedia Award: Nominations of Gujarati dramas and films announced, see full list here | ટ્રાન્સમીડિયા એવૉર્ડના ૨૧મા વર્ષના ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મો-નાટકોના નૉમિનેશન જાહેર, જુઓ લિસ્ટ". www.gujaratimidday.com (in Gujarati). 4 February 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
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