Kataksha is 2019 Pakistani psychological horror film. Directed and written by Abu Aleeha (in his directorial debut), the film stars Saleem Meraj, Kiran Tabeir, Kasim Khan, Nimra Shahid and Mubeen Gabol as a group of news crew on a mission to investigate haunted locations. During their journey, they explore the Katas Raj Temple near the town of Kallar Kahar, encountering the peculiar groundskeeper in charge.
| Kataksha | |
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| کتاکشا | |
| Directed by | Abu Aleeha |
| Written by | Abu Aleeha |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Junaid Mehmood |
| Edited by | Muhammad Muneeb |
| Music by |
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Production companies | Flashfilm Productions G Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Synopsis
editFour colleagues encounter problems while on a road trip to make a television documentary.
Cast
edit- Saleem Mairaj
- Kiran Tabeir
- Kasim Khan
- Nimra Shahid
- Mubeen Gabol
Production
editThis film has been directed by Abu Aleeha.[1]
Production team
edit- Director & Producer: Abu Aleeha
- Editor: Muhammad Muneeb
- Color Grading: Sheikh Moin Ud Din
- Cinematographer: Junaid Mehmood
- Background Music: Bilal Allah Ditta / Ali Allah Ditta.
Release
editThe film was released on 21 June 2019.[2]
Box office
editThe film recorded the good opening in Pakistan despite limited shows. This film collected Rs.10.7 million in the first weekend.[3] In first 10 days film earned 19.3 million rupees.[4]
Screenings
edit- Kataksha will be shown at the London FrightFest Film Festival in August 2019.[5]
Reception
editA very negative review in Dawn concluded, "Kataksha self-professes to be Pakistan’s first psychological horror. The psychological aspect is nowhere to be found here. It is, quite evidently, lost, like the horror and the storytelling."[6] while another review found it was a "story-less trip to the Katas Raj Temples that pretends to be a horror flick".[7]
A review on PakistaniCinema.net, however, was more positive.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "کتاکشا۔ ابوعلیحہ کی پہلی کاؤش". UrduPoint. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
- ^ "'Katakasha' set for release on June 21". ExpressTribune. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ "فلم کتاکشا کا پہلےویک اینڈ کا بزنس ایک کروڑ روپے سے بڑھ گیا". UrduPoint. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ ""کتاکشا" نے پاکستان کی سب سے کامیاب ہارر فلم کا اعزاز اپنے نام کرلیا". UrduPoint. 1 July 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2019.
- ^ "کتاکشا رواں برس عالمی نمائش میں پیش کی جائے گی". Dawnnews. 25 June 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- ^ Jawaid, Mohammad Kamran (30 June 2019). "THE ICON REVIEW: WHAT EXACTLY WAS THAT?". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ Hassan, Hassan (23 June 2019). "Kataksha (Review): A story-less trip to the Katas Raj Temples that pretends to be a horror flick". Galaxy Lollywood. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
- ^ Qadir, Ghulam (23 June 2019). "Review: 'Kataksha' is a Decent Effort to Revive Indie Cinema in Pakistan". PakistaniCinema.Net. Retrieved 4 May 2024.
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