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{{Short description| 2025 Indian Gujarati comedy drama film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2025}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Chaniya Toli
| image = Chaniya_Toli_Poster.jpg
| caption = Official Poster
| director = Jay Bodas Parth Trivedi
| producer = [[Anand Pandit]] [[Vaishal Shah]]
| writer = Jay Bodas Parth Trivedi Pratiksinh Chavda
| starring = {{Plainlist|
*[[Yash Soni]]
*Ragi Jani
*Sohni Bhatt
*Netri Trivedi
*Heena Varde
*Chetan Daiya
*Maulik Nayak
}}
| cinematography = Ankit Trivedi
| editing = Nirav Panchal
| music = Kedar Bhargav
| studio = Anand Pandit Motion Pictures Jannock Films
| distributor = Rupam Entertainment Pvt Ltd
| released = {{Film date|2025|10|21|df=y}}
| runtime = 130 minutes<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 October 2025 |title=''Chaniya Toli'' (12A) |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/chaniya-toli-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdmznzm0 |access-date=21 October 2025 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |language=en}}</ref>
| country = [[India]]
| language = [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]
| budget = {{INR|5 crore}}<ref name=BO>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-made-rs-5-cr-gujarati-film-chaniya-toli-emerges-blockbuster-set-cross-rs-15-cr-mark-second-weekend-gujarat-collections-nearly-twice-much-thamma-ek-deewane-ki-deewa/|title=Box Office: Made in Rs. 5 cr, Gujarati film Chaniya Toli emerges as blockbuster; all set to cross Rs. 15 cr mark; second-weekend Gujarat collections nearly TWICE as much as Thamma, Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat|date=3 November 2025|work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date=3 November 2025}}</ref>
| gross = {{INR|22.80 crore}}<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/chaniya-toli-box-office-collections-tops-rs-20-crore-mark-although-laalo-loots-its-momentum-1398333|title=Chaniya Toli Box Office Collections: Tops Rs. 20 Crore Mark Although Laalo Loots its Momentum|date=10 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/chaniya-toli-box-office-collections-day-17-yash-sonis-film-holds-steady-crosses-rs-16-30-cr-mark/articleshow/125158518.cms|title=Chaniya Toli box office collections day 17: Yash Soni's film holds steady; crosses Rs 16.30 cr mark|date=8 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/dvb-original/news/gujarati-film-lalo-shri-krishna-sada-sahayate-highest-grossing-box-office-record-136452518.html|title=મનડા મોહી, બોક્સઓફિસ લૂંટ્યું!:'લાલો..' ગુજરાતી સિનેમાની સૌથી વધુ કમાણી કરનાર ફિલ્મ બની; 'ગુજરાતીઓએ બે મહિનામાં ગુજરાતી મૂવી પાછળ 70 કરોડ ખર્ચ્યા'|date=19 November 2025}}</ref>
}}

'''''Chaniya Toli''''' ([[Gujarati language|Gujarati]]: '''''ચણિયા ટોળી''''') is a [[List of Gujarati films of 2025|2025]] Indian [[Gujarati cinema|Gujarati]] [[Comedy film|comedy]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] [[heist film]] directed by Jay Bodas and Parth Trivedi and written by Jay Bodas, Parth Trivedi and Pratiksinh Chavda.<ref name=TOI1>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/anand-pandit-and-vaishal-shah-team-up-for-their-fourth-gujarati-project-chaniya-toli/articleshow/120196375.cms |title=Anand Pandit and Vaishal Shah team up for their fourth Gujarati project Chaniya Toli |date=11 April 2025|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 September 2025}}</ref> It stars [[Yash Soni]], Ragi Jani, Netri Trivedi, Heena Varde, Chetan Daiya, Maulik Nayak and others. The film is produced by [[Anand Pandit]] from Anand Pandit Motion Pictures and [[Vaishal Shah]] from Jannock Films.<ref name=TOI4>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-details/chaniya-toli/movieshow/124499990.cms |title=Chaniya Toli Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos |date=12 October 2025|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref> It was released nationwide on 21 October 2025.<ref name=GM1>{{cite news|url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/dhollywood-news/photo/chaniya-toli-teaser-launched-a-unique-concept-in-gujarati-cinema-14915 |title='ચણિયા ટોળી'નું ટીઝર લોન્ચ- નવો કન્સેપ્ટ પીરસાયો ગુજરાતી સિનેમાના ભાણામાં |date=7 September 2025|work=[[Mid-Day|Gujarati Midday]] |access-date=20 September 2025}}</ref><ref name=DB1>{{cite news|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/entertainment/news/chaniya-toli-gujarati-film-teaser-bank-heist-135901712.html |title='સાત ચણિયા અને એક ધોતીયું બેંક લૂંટી ગયા!':'ચણિયા ટોળી' શિક્ષકની ચતુરાઈ અને સ્ત્રીઓની સાહસિકતાની વાર્તા, ફિલ્મનું ટીઝર રિલીઝ |date=12 September 2025|work=[[Divya Bhaskar]] |access-date=20 September 2025}}</ref><ref name=ZN1 />

== Plot ==
A man seeking life's purpose discovers a village in financial crisis. He plots to steal from those responsible, leading villagers on an amusing adventure to outsmart the system.<ref name=TOI1/>

== Cast ==
*[[Yash Soni]] as Prakash Mistry, a teacher
* Ragi Jani as Peshawar
*Netri Trivedi<ref name=TOI3>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/aerial-yoga-is-the-best-form-of-workout-and-relaxation-netri-trivedi/articleshow/121976540.cms |title=Aerial yoga is the best form of workout and relaxation: Netri Trivedi |date=21 June 2025|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 September 2025}}</ref> as Naina
*Heena Varde
*Chetan Daiya as MLA
*Maulik Nayak as Reporter
*Jay Bhatt as PI Zala
*Nikita Sharma as Sheetal
*Sohni Bhatt as Modasa
*Kalpana Gagdekar
*Shilpa Thaker
*Jassi Gadhvi as Junagadh
*Utsav busa
*[[Janki Bodiwala]] in a [[special appearance]] in the song "Popat"

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Chaniya Toli
| type = Album
| artist = Kedar Bhargav
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2025
| recorded =
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=4|s=43}}
| language = Gujarati
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| misc = {{External media | audio1 = [https://www.jiosaavn.com/song/popat-from-chaniya-toli/JgQ5XzB8UWU Chaniya Toli Full Album] on [[JioSaavn]]}}
}}

=== Tracklist ===
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 4:43
| all_music = Kedar Bhargav<ref name=ZN1>{{cite news|url=https://zeenews.india.com/gujarati/entertainment/gujarati-film-chaniy-toli-popat-song-janki-bodiwala-yash-soni-viral-445527 |title=તને જોઈને દિલ મારુ ડોલે કે પોંજરામાં પોપટ બોલે….! બોલિવુડ આઈટમ સોન્ગના ટચ જેવું પહેલું ગુજરાતી ગીત |date=18 September 2025|work=[[Zee News]] |access-date=20 September 2025}}</ref>
| all_lyrics = Traditional, Manu Rabari
| title1 = Popat<ref name=DB2 />
| extra1 = Rakesh Barot, Jahnvi Shrimankar<ref name=ZN1 />
| music1 = Kedar Bhargav
| lyrics1 = Traditional, Manu Rabari
| length1 = 4:43
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}}

"Popat" song is played after the film end and is an [[item song]] unrelated to the plot.<ref name=DG1/>

== Production ==
The film went on floors on 10 April 2025 and was extensively shot at different locations in [[Gujarat]],<ref name=TOI1 /> including in Sunav village near [[Anand, Gujarat|Anand]].<ref name=DG1/>

==Marketing and Releases ==
The first motion poster and still poster of the film were unveiled on 29 August 2025. On 5 September 2025, coinciding with [[Teachers’ Day]], the teaser was released on [[social media]] platforms.<ref name=TOI6>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/gujarati/chaniya-toli-official-teaser/videoshow/124499050.cms |title=Chaniya Toli Official Teaser|date=12 October 2025|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref><ref name=GM1/><ref name=DB1 /> The first single, titled Popat, was released on 16 September 2025, featuring a performance by [[Janki Bodiwala]].<ref name=TOI2>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/vash-actress-janki-bodiwalas-never-seen-before-avatar-in-chaniyatoli-teaser-releasedwatch-here/articleshow/123845055.cms |title='Vash' actress Janki Bodiwala's never-seen-before avatar in 'Chaniya Toli', teaser released |date=12 September 2025|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 September 2025}}</ref> The song is composed by Kedar Bhargav with lyrics by Manu Rabari and traditional verses, and is sung by Rakesh Barot and Jahnvi Shrimankar.<ref name=DB2>{{cite news|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/entertainment/bollywood/news/gujarati-film-chaniya-toli-song-release-135933708.html |title=ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ 'ચણિયા ટોળી'નું સોંગ રિલીઝ:'તને જોઈને દિલ મારું ડોલે કે પીંજરામાં પોપટ બોલે..'માં જાનકી બોડીવાલાનો બોલ્ડ અંદાજ જોવા મળ્યો |date=16 September 2025|work=[[Divya Bhaskar]] |access-date=20 September 2025}}</ref><ref name=ZN1/>The [[Teaser trailer|trailer]] was officially launched on 1 October 2025 at Swarnim Nagari Garba event in [[Ahmedabad]].<ref name=GM2>{{cite news|url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/dhollywood-news/article/chaniya-toli-trailer-yash-soni-leads-7-women-on-a-gujarati-money-heist-watch-253628 |title='ચણિયા ટોળી': પ્રૉફેસર યશ સોની સાથે 7 મહિલાઓની ટીમ નીકળી 'મની હાઇસ્ટ'ના પ્રવાસે |date=1 October 2025|work=[[Mid-Day|Gujarati Mid-Day]] |access-date=3 October 2025}}</ref><ref name=TOI5>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/regional/gujarati/chaniya-toli-official-trailer/videoshow/124499074.cms|title=Chaniya Toli Official Trailer|date=12 October 2025|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=13 October 2025}}</ref> The film was released in theaters nationwide on 21 October 2025.<ref name=DB3>{{cite news|url=https://www.divyabhaskar.co.in/entertainment/news/gujarati-film-chhaniya-toli-trailer-release-videos-136062323.html |title=બેંકમાં 'ચણિયા ટોળી'એ ધાડ પાડી:ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મનું ટ્રેલર રિલીઝ; શિક્ષક દ્વારા અન્યાય સામે સ્ત્રીઓમાં સાહસ જગાડવાની વાર્તા |date=1 October 2025|work=[[Divya Bhaskar]] |access-date=1 October 2025}}</ref><ref name=TOI4/>

== Reception ==
=== Box office ===

On its opening day, ''Chaniya Toli'' collected approximately {{INRConvert|1.41|c}} worldwide, marking the highest first-day gross for a Gujarati film. The film surpassed the previous record held by [[Fakt Mahilao Maate]] ({{INRConvert|1.34|c}}).<ref name=DG2>{{cite news|url=https://deshgujarat.com/2025/10/23/gujarati-movie-chaniya-toli-draws-highest-opening-day-collection/ |title=Gujarati Movie Chaniya Toli Draws Highest Opening Day Collection |date=23 October 2025|work=DeshGujarat |access-date=27 October 2025}}</ref>

As of its seventh day, the film has maintained a strong hold at the box office, with total collections crossing {{INRConvert|8.84|c}} worldwide.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/chaniya-toli-box-office-collections-day-7-yash-soni-film-holds-well-crosses-rs-8-84-crore/articleshow/124861889.cms |title=Chaniya Toli box office collections day 7: Yash Soni film holds well, crosses Rs 8.84 crore |date=28 October 2023|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=28 October 2025}}</ref>

By its second weekend, Chaniya Toli was reported as a box office hit, earning {{INRConvert|13.71|c}} worldwide. The film continued to draw strong audience turnout, particularly for evening shows, and received positive responses for its humor, performances and storyline.<ref name=TOI7>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/chaniya-toli-box-office-collections-day-12-gujarati-money-heist-hit-holds-strong-with-rs-13-71-crore/articleshow/125044127.cms |title=Chaniya Toli box office collections day 12: Gujarati 'Money Heist' hit holds strong with Rs 13.71 crore |date=3 November 2025|work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=3 November 2025}}</ref>

''DeshGujarat.com'' reviewed Chaniya Toli as a lighthearted and entertaining village-based heist comedy. The film's story revolves around women taking charge to rob a cooperative bank in a drought-hit village, leading to humorous and dramatic twists. The review praised Yash Soni's understated performance and Netri Trivedi's challenging portrayal of a squint-eyed girl, noting her comic timing and dedication to the role. Despite some slow pacing, ''DeshGujarat'' highlighted the film’s engaging narrative, rustic setting, and laugh-out-loud moments, calling it an enjoyable entertainer filled with humor and local flavor.<ref name=DG1>{{cite news|url=https://deshgujarat.com/2025/10/20/chaniya-toli-review-laugh-first-think-later-one-time-watch/ |title=Chaniya Toli Review: 'Laugh First, Think Later' One-Time-Watch |date=20 October 2025|work=DeshGujarat |access-date=21 October 2025}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[List of Gujarati films of 2025]]
*[[List of highest-grossing Gujarati films]]
*[[List of Gujarati films]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt36538449}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|chaniya_toli}}

[[Category:2025 films]]
[[Category:2020s Gujarati-language films]]
[[Category:Indian drama films]]
[[Category:2025 Indian films]]
[[Category:2025 drama films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Gujarat]]
[[Category:2025 comedy films]]
[[Category:Indian comedy films]]
[[Category:Indian heist films]]
[[Category:Films about bank robbery]]

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