Faati Ne? (Gujarati: ફાટી ને?) is a 2025 Gujarati horror comedy film directed by Faisal Hashmi and written by Faisal Hashmi and Fenil Dave. It stars Hitu Kanodia, Smit Pandya, Akash Zala, Chetan Daiya, and many Australians actors.[2] The film is produced by Shaishav Prajapati, Prakash Sawant, Hardik Gohel, and others. It is presented by SP Cinecorp in association with Sun Outdoors by Sharad Patel, Shreyanshi Patel, Pritish Shah and Pramod Hegde. The film was released on 31 January 2025.[1][3]
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| Directed by | Faisal Hashmi |
| Written by | Faisal Hashmi Fenil Dave |
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| Cinematography | Jeremy Reagan |
| Edited by | Prabaahar |
| Music by | Soham Naik Deepak Venugopalan |
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| Distributed by | Rupam Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. SP Cinecorp Cinematic Venture Ltd. |
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Running time | 166 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati |
Plot
editTo save their job and get their life back, two goofy police officers have to spend a night at a haunted mansion.
Cast
edit- Hitu Kanodia[1] as Param Lal
- Smit Pandya as Padam Lal
- Akash Zala as Ghost
- Chetan Daiya as Vikramjeet
- Kaushambi Bhatt as Leelavati
- Michael Igwe as Jack Miller
- Hemin Trivedi as Baba
- Mark Robert Walters as Matthew
- Keira O'Connor as Angelina
- Janine McGrath as Jennifer
- Ryan Thomas Butler as Undercover Agent
- Carlotta Miglolo as Alice
- Daniel Hillman as Mark
Production
editOn 3 November 2022, the film was announced.[4] The film is produced under the banner of Canus Films in association with Keshwi Production & Fullpixel Films and produced by Shaishav Prajapati, Prakash Sawant, Hardik Gohel, Pratik Desai, Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Hemil Shah, Vikas Shah, Karminder Chahal, Bhupinder Johal.[1]
Filming
editThe film's first shooting schedule commenced on 25 March 2023 in Mumbai and wrapped up in 20 days. The second shooting schedule of the film commenced on 24 April 2023 in Melbourne and wrapped up in 10 days.[5]
Soundtrack
edit| Faati Ne? | |
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| Soundtrack album by Soham Naik and Deepak Venugopalan | |
| Released | 8 January 2025 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length | 7:53 |
| Language | Gujarati |
| Label | SP Cinecorp |
Tracklist
editAll lyrics are written by Swaggy The Rapper, Faisal Hashmi and Anil Chavda; all music is composed by Soham Naik and Deepak Venugopalan
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Aagho Khas" | Swaggy The Rapper | Soham Naik | Umesh Barot | 3:33 |
| 2. | "Gujarati Waagh" | Faisal Hashmi | Deepak Venugopalan | Swaggy The Rapper | 1:00 |
| 3. | "Pankhida" | Anil Chavda | Deepak Venugopalan | Javed Ali | 3:20 |
| Total length: | 07:53 | ||||
Marketing and releases
editThe film was initially scheduled for release on 19 April 2024,[6] but it was postponed due to 18th Lok Sabha elections and 2024 Indian Premier League.[7] On 20 December 2024, the makers announced the new release date with a motion poster on their social media platforms.[1] The official film poster was revealed on 23 December 2024, followed by the teaser launch on 26 December 2024, both shared on social media. The trailer was officially launched on 16 January 2025 at a grand event in Ahmedabad, which was attended by the cast, crew, and well-known personalities from Gujarati cinema.[8]
Reception
editThe film received positive reviews. Kishan Prajapati from Gujarati Jagran rated 4 out of 5, calling it "a thoroughly entertaining blend of horror and comedy." He praised the impeccable comic timing of Hitu Kanodia and Smit Pandya, along with Akash Zala’s eerie portrayal of the ghost Jand. He highlighted the film’s unique setting in Melbourne, appreciating its high production values and the use of Dolby Atmos sound. He also commended the film’s soundtrack, particularly the energetic dance number Padar Ni Omli Hethe, which adds to the film’s humor. He recommended Faati Ne? as a must-watch for fans of Comedy horror, lauding its engaging narrative and strong performances.[3]Kanksha Vasavada from The Times of India rated 3.5 out of 5, praising its unique take on the horror-comedy genre in Gujarati cinema. She highlighted Faisal Hashmi’s direction for delivering effective jump scares and lauded the impressive CGI work. She appreciated the film’s music, from the soulful Pankhida to the energetic Aagho Khas. She commended Hitu Kanodia’s layered performance as Paramlal, Smit Pandya’s impeccable comic timing as Padamlal, and Akash Zala’s striking presence as the ghost. While the second half felt slightly stretched, she noted that the humor and performances kept the film engaging. She described Faati Ne? as a thrilling yet hilarious family entertainer. [9]VTV Gujarati praised for its witty dialogues and engaging humor, despite some technical flaws. Smit Pandya was highlighted as the film’s standout performer, earning the title of Comedy King for his impeccable timing. The review noted the film’s effective use of Gujarati cultural humor, Bollywood references, and songs like Padar Ni Omli Hethe, making it a highly entertaining horror-comedy.[10]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "ફાટી ને? હિતુ કનોડિયા સ્ટારર નવી હોરર કોમેડી ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મનું મોશન પોસ્ટર રિલીઝ". Indian Express - Gujarati. 23 December 2024. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "'Faati Ne?' is a roller coaster ride of comedy, horror and emotions". Times of India. 7 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Faati Ne? Movie Review: ઇમોશન-કોમેડી-ડ્રામા અને હોરરથી ભરપૂર ફિલ્મનો ટર્નિંગ પોઈન્ટ છે 'માવો' જાણો કેમ જોવી જોઈએ 'ફાટી ને?'". Gujarati Jagran.
- ^ "Director Faisal Hashmi officially announces his next "Faati Ne?"". Times of India. 3 November 2022.
- ^ "Hitu Kanodia on shooting in Melbourne". Times of India. 9 June 2023.
- ^ "Hitu Kanodia's 'Faati Ne' gets a release date!". The Times of India. 21 December 2023.
- ^ "D-Town defers releases due to IPL & Lok Sabha polls". The Times of India. 15 April 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ "અપકિમિંગ ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ ફાટી ને?નું ટ્રેલર થયું લોન્ચ, હ્યુમર-ઇમોશન્સ અને સસ્પેન્સથી ભરપૂર ફિલ્મ દર્શકોને પેટ પકડીને હસાવશે". Gujarati Jagran.
- ^ "Faati Ne Movie Review: A horror-comedy that makes you laugh throughout its runtime, while giving you jumpscares every now and then". Times of India.
- ^ "Faati Ne Review: આ વીકેન્ડમાં ફાટી ને જોવાય કે ન જોવાય, વાંચી લો આ રિવ્યુ". VTV Gujarati.