Jhmkudi is a 2024 Gujarati horror comedy drama,[2] [3] directed by Umang Vyas and written by Heath Bhatt. It stars Manasi Parekh[4] Viraj Ghelani,[5][6] Sanjay Goradia, Ojas Rawal, Chetan Daiya and others. The film is produced by Parthiv Gohil, Mansi Parekh[7] and co produced by Dhaval Thakkar. The film will be distributed by Rupam Entertainment. The film received mix reviews but was commercially hit.
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| Directed by | Umang Vyas |
| Written by | Heath Bhatt |
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| Cinematography | Titu Kumar Jena |
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| Distributed by | Rupam Entertainment Pvt Ltd |
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Running time | 153 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
| Box office | est.₹9.75 crore[1] |
Plot
editWhen the whole Gujarat is celebrating Navratri, the village of Raniwada dwells in the darkness since ages as celebrating garba is forbidden due to the curse of an evil witch named Jhamkudi. But the rules are broken and the haunting starts again. Bablo, a real estate agent with tricks up his sleeve is called back from the city and Kumud, an NRI heir of the royal family returns to face the wrath of the witch. Will Bablo be able to solve the mystery and save Raniwada from the curse of Jhamkudi?
Cast
edit- Manasi Parekh as Kumud/Jhamkudi
- Viraj Ghelani as Bablo
- Sanjay Goradia as Babulal Mistry
- Ojas Rawal as Ghelchandra
- Chetan Daiya as Inspector Omkaar/Okiyo
- Krunal Pandit as Mansukh Dholakia Real Estate agent
- Jayesh More as Kalicharan PHD
- Nisarg Trivedi as Vishvajeet
- Bhavini Jani as Veena Waghela
- Rakesh Modi as Piyush Waghela
- Sanjay Galsar as 6Ma5 , Babla's Friend
- Bhaumik Ahir as Ae , Babla's Friend
- Hetal Modi as Sushila
- Hemang Barot as Bhanwar Singh
- Parth Nair as Ramse
- Rajal Pujara as Kinjal
- Helly Thakkar as Parul
- Pankaj Soni as Sarpanch
- Nainisha Jhunjhunwadia as Sapana
- Pooja Patel as Shrushti
- Salonie Khanna as Real Kumud
Production
editThe film was shot at various locations in Gujarat including a palace in Gondal.[8] The music of the film has been acquired by Tips Industries.
It was debut Gujarati film of Viraj Ghelani.[9]
Soundtrack
edit| Jhamkudi | |||||
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| Studio album by Kruz - Aghori Music, Shadaab Hashmi, & Bandish Project | |||||
| Released | 16 May 2024 | ||||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | ||||
| Label | Tips Industries | ||||
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Tracklist
editAll lyrics are written by Kruz - Aghori Muzik , K.Deep - Aghori Muzik, Priya Saraiya, Niren Bhatt; all music is composed by Kruz - Aghori Music, Shadaab Hashmi, & Bandish Project
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Jhamkudi (Title Song)" | Kruz - Aghori Muzik , K.Deep - Aghori Muzik | Kruz - Aghori Muzik | Manasi Parekh & Kruz - Aghori Muzik , K.Deep - Aghori Muzik | 2:30 |
| 2. | "Vaat Che" | Priya Saraiya | Shadaab Hashmi | Siddharth Amit Bhavsar | 2:52 |
| 3. | "Jogni" | Niren Bhatt | Bandish Projekt | Hariom Gadhavi | 3:26 |
| Total length: | 08:08 | ||||
Marketing and release
editA teaser was released on 26 April 2024.[10] The trailer was released on 10 May 2024.[11] It was released on 31 May 2024.[12]
Reception
editThe film netted ₹3.35 crore (US$400,000) in the first four days.[13] It grossed over ₹8.5 crore (US$1.0 million) in the first 10 days.[8] It grossed ₹9.75 crore (US$1.2 million) in two weeks, according to Film Information.[14]
Mid-Day Gujarati reviewed it 4 out of 5. It praised direction, performances and music but criticised plot points without logic and slow first half.[15] Tarun Banker of Loksatta Jansatta criticised the film for story, dialogues and script; casting as well as "theatre-like" cinematography.[16]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Information, Film (15 June 2024). "LATEST POSITION | 15 June, 2024 'MUNJYA' SURPRISES TRADE – Film Information". Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Manasi Parekh treats fans with BTS glimpse from 'Jhamkudi' sets". The Times of India.
- ^ "હૉરર ફિલ્મ 'ઝમકુડી' લઈને આવી રહી છે માનસી પારેખ". Mid Day.
- ^ "Manasi Parekh Gohil unveils the first look of 'Jhamkudi', excites fans". The Times of India. 26 March 2024.
- ^ "A Trio of Talent: Viraj Ghelani, Manasi Parekh, and Parthiv Gohil unite for unforgettable horror-comedy 'Jhamkudi'". The Times of India. 27 November 2023.
- ^ "Dhollywood / ઈન્ફ્લુએન્સર વિરાજ ઘેલાણી કરશે ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મોમાં ડેબ્યુ, ફિલ્મ ઝમકુડીનું ટીઝર કર્યું શૅર". VTV Gujarati. 24 April 2024.
- ^ "Jhamkudi": A Spooky Fun Movie with Viraj Ghelani, Manasi Parekh, and Parthiv Gohil". Newz Daddy. 24 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Gujarati cinema's golden era". Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "ઝમકુડીની શોધમાં નીકળેલી ટોળકીમાંથી કોને મળશે ઝમકુડી...?? જાણો 31મી મે એ". 11 May 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "'Jhamkudi' teaser: Manasi Parekh starrer promises a comedy horror flick". The Times of India. 26 April 2024.
- ^ "Gujarati film 'Jhamkudi' set to thrill audiences with a unique blend of horror and comedy; check out the trailer". The Times of India. 10 May 2024.
- ^ "Gujarati film 'Jhamkudi' set to thrill audiences with a unique blend of horror and comedy; check out the trailer". The Times of India. 10 May 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Jhamkudi Box Office: Gujarati horror-comedy performs exceptionally; Stands at Rs 3.35 crore nett after 4 days". PINKVILLA. 4 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ Information, Film (15 June 2024). "LATEST POSITION | 15 June, 2024 'MUNJYA' SURPRISES TRADE – Film Information". Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "`Jhamkudi` Review: A horror comedy film guarantees entertainment but don`t look for logic| `Jhamkudi `Review: હોરર કૉમેડી ફિલ્મમાં મનોરંજનની ગેરંટી પણ લૉજિકના પગ ક્યાંક ઉંધા છે". www.gujaratimidday.com (in Gujarati). 4 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "'ઝમકુડી' કંઈ બરાબર જામતી નથી". www.loksattanews.co.in. Retrieved 21 June 2024.