3 Ekka

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{{Short description|2023 Gujarati drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = 3 Ekka
| image = 3 Ekka Poster.jpg
| caption = Official Poster
| director = Rajesh Sharma
| writer = Chetan Daiya<br/>Parth Trivedi
| producer = [[Anand Pandit]]<br/>[[Vaishal Shah]]
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Malhar Thakar]]
*[[Yash Soni]]
*[[Mitra Gadhavi]]
*[[Kinjal Rajpriya]]
*[[Esha Kansara]]
*Tarjanee Bhadla
}}
| cinematography = Pratik Parmar
| editing = Nirav Panchal
| music = Kedar and Bhargav
| studio = {{plainlist|
*Anand Pandit Motion Pictures
*Jannock Films
}}
| distributor = Rupam Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
| released = {{Film date|2023|08|25|df=y}}
| runtime = 146 minutes
| country = India
| language = Gujarati
| gross = {{estimation|{{INRConvert|26.11|c}}}}<ref name="3 Ekka BO"/>
}}

'''''3 Ekka''''' ({{langx|gu|૩ એક્કા}}) is a 2023 Indian [[Gujarati-language]] [[drama film]] directed by Rajesh Sharma and written by Chetan Daiya and Parth Trivedi. It stars [[Malhar Thakar]], [[Yash Soni]], [[Mitra Gadhavi]], [[Kinjal Rajpriya]], [[Esha Kansara]], and Tarjanee Bhadla in the lead roles.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/malhar-thakar-shares-a-glimpse-of-his-next-film-3-ekka/articleshow/101723383.cms|title=Malhar Thakar shares a glimpse of his next film '3 Ekka'
|date=2023-07-13|work=Times of India|access-date=2023-07-16}}</ref> The film was released on 25 August 2023 and went on to become the second-highest grossing Gujarati film of all time, behind ''[[Chaal Jeevi Laiye!]]''.

== Cast ==

*[[Malhar Thakar]] as Kalrav
*[[Yash Soni]] as Kabir
*[[Mitra Gadhavi]] as Bhargav<ref name="toi1">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/mitra-gadhvi-on-3-ekka-right-now-there-is-this-feeling-of-void-exclusive/articleshow/99084821.cms|title=Mitra Gadhvi talked exclusively on his recent wrapped-up film "3 Ekka"
|date=2023-03-29|work=Times of India|access-date=2023-07-16}}</ref>
*[[Kinjal Rajpriya]] as Mansi
*[[Esha Kansara]] as Jhanvi<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/photo-esha-kansara-to-play-the-character-name-jhanvi-in-3-ekka/articleshow/98358005.cms|title=PHOTO! Esha Kansara to play the character name Jhanvi in "3 Ekka"
|date=2023-03-02|work=Times of India|access-date=2023-07-16}}</ref>
*Tarjanee Bhadla as Kavita
*[[Hitu Kanodia]]
*Chetan Daiya
*Prem Gadhavi
*Tusharika Rajguru
*Om Bhatt

==Production==

On 20 November 2022, the film was announced, featuring the trio of [[Malhar Thakar]], [[Yash Soni]], and [[Mitra Gadhavi]]. They had previously worked together in the blockbuster Gujarati film ''[[Chhello Divas]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/dhollywood-news/article/team-is-back-again-malhar-thakar-yash-soni-and-mitra-gadhvi-starrer-new-film-3-ekka-announced-181570|title='Chello Divas' team will be seen again in '3 Ekka', see poster
|date=2022-11-20|work=Gujarati Mid-Day|access-date=2023-07-16}}</ref> The film is produced under the banner of Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, and Jannock Films. The music of the film was composed by Kedar and Bhargav.

===Filming===

The shooting of the film commenced on 13 February 2023<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/exclusive-muhurat-pictures-from-the-sets-of-tran-ekka/articleshow/97880165.cms|title=EXCLUSIVE! Muhurat pictures from the sets of "Tran Ekka"
|date=2023-02-13|work=Times of India|access-date=2023-07-16}}</ref> and wrapped up in nearly 50 Days.<ref name="toi1"/> The entire film was shot in [[Ahmedabad]].

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = 3 Ekka
| type = soundtrack
| artist = Kedar and Bhargav
| cover = blank
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2023}}

| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=5|s=43}}
| language = Gujarati
| label = K Brothers Music
}}{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 5:43
| all_music = Kedar and Bhargav
| all_lyrics = Bhargav Purohit
| title1 = Tehunk
| extra1 = [[Aditya Gadhvi]], Kedar and Bhargav
| length1 = 2:56
| title2 = Bheruda
| extra2 = [[Jigardan Gadhavi]], Kedar and Bhargav
| length2 = 2:47
}}

==Marketing and release==

The teaser of the film released on 15 July 2023.<ref name="toi2">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/3-ekka-teaser-yash-soni-malhar-thakar-starrer-promises-a-comedy-entertainer/articleshow/101784428.cms|title='3 Ekka' teaser: Yash Soni- Malhar Thakar starrer promises a comedy entertainer
|date=2023-02-15|work=Times of India|access-date=2023-07-16}}</ref> The trailer of the film was released on 21 July by [[Amitabh Bachhan]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/megastar-amitabh-bachchan-launches-tron-ekka-trailer-starring-yash-soni-malhar-thakar-and-mitra-gadhvi/articleshow/102007911.cms|title=Megastar Amitabh Bachchan launches "Tron Ekka" trailer, starring Yash Soni, Malhar Thakar, and Mitra Gadhvi|date=2023-07-21|work=Times of India|access-date=2023-08-17}}</ref> The film was initially set to be released on 18 August 2023,<ref name="toi2"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/gujarati/gujarat/entertainment/movie/the-release-date-of-malhar-thakar-and-yash-soni-starrer-3-ekka-has-been-announced/gj20230714102624641641884|title=મલ્હાર ઠાકર-યશ સોની અભિનીત "3 એક્કા" ની રિલીઝ ડેટ જાહેર, જુઓ ફિલ્મની પ્રથમ ઝલક
|date=2023-02-14|work=ETV Bharat|access-date=2023-07-16}}</ref> but it was rescheduled and then released on 25 August 2023.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/3-ekka-release-pushed-by-one-week-set-to-hit-theatres-on-august-25/articleshow/102762969.cms|title="3 Ekka" release pushed by one week, set to hit theatres on August 25
|date=2023-08-16|work=Times of India|access-date=2023-08-17}}</ref>

== Reception ==
The film was well received by the audience.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sandesh |title='3 એક્કા' પાછળનો આઈડિયા આવી રીતે આવ્યો, દર્શકોએ કહ્યું ટેહુક... |url=https://sandesh.com/entertainment/gujarati-film-tran-ekka-public-review-after-screening-and-release |access-date=2023-08-31 |website=Sandesh |language=en}}</ref><ref name=PV>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-30 |title=Box Office: Gujarati Film 3 Ekka zooms past Rs 11 crore nett in 6 days; Raksha Bandhan gives 100 percent boost |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-gujarati-film-3-ekka-zooms-past-rs-10-crore-nett-in-just-6-days-raksha-bandhan-gives-solid-boost-1239760 |access-date=2023-08-31 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> It was declared a blockbuster at the box office<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-29 |title=Box Office: Gujarati Film 3 Ekka to emerge a BLOCKBUSTER with STRONG Monday; Collects Rs 6.90 crore in 4 days |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-gujarati-film-3-ekka-to-emerge-a-blockbuster-with-strong-monday-collects-rs-6-90-crore-in-4-days-1239327 |access-date=2023-08-31 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> and grossed over {{INRconvert|12.56|c}} in its first week.<ref>{{Cite news |title= Gujarati Film Tron Ekka makes Box Office history|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/theatre/020923/anand-pandit-vaishal-shah-movie-breaks-box-office-record.html|publisher=Deccan Chronicle|date=2023-09-02}}</ref> It collected {{INRconvert|26.11|c}} in its 20-day run,<ref name="3 Ekka BO">{{Cite web |title=अजी छोड़िए भी 'गदर 2'-'जवान' को, करोड़ों में खेल रही ये गुजराती फिल्म, कलेक्शन देख उड़ जाएंगे होश |url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/entertainment/box-office/3-ekka-box-office-collection-till-now-this-gujarati-movie-well-perform-front-of-gadar-2-and-jawan/articleshow/103728021.cms |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=Navbharat Times |language=hi}}</ref> becoming the second-highest grossing Gujarati film of all time behind ''[[Chaal Jeevi Laiye!]]''.

Akanksha Vasavada of ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated it 4 out of 5. She praised story, direction and performances while noting that the second half needed "tighter" editing.<ref>{{Cite news |title=3 Ekka Movie Review : A good family entertainer that leaves you in splits |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-reviews/3-ekka-movie-review/movie-review/103042925.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-08-31 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Rachana Joshi writing for ''Mid-Day Gujarati'' rated it 3 out of 5. She praised performances, direction and story but criticised the screenplay and editing.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-26 |title=‘3 Ekka’ Review : Complete family entertainment of ‘Chello Divas’ star Yash Soni, Malhar Thakar, Mitra Gadhavi {{!}} ‘૩ એક્કા’ Review : જુગારના એક્કાઓની ધમાલ કૉમેડી છે કમ્પલિટ ફેમિલી એન્ટરટેઇનમેન્ટ |url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/bollywood-news/article/3-ekka-review-complete-family-entertainment-of-chello-divas-star-yash-soni-malhar-thakar-mitra-gadhavi-201715 |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=www.gujaratimidday.com |language=gu}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of Gujarati films of 2023]]
* [[List of highest-grossing Gujarati films]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt28037281}}

[[Category:2023 films]]
[[Category:2023 comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:Indian comedy-drama films]]
[[Category:2020s Gujarati-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Ahmedabad]]
[[Category:Films set in Ahmedabad]]

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