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{{Short description| 2024 film directed by Umang Vyas}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2024}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Jhamkudi
| image = Jhamkudi movie poster.jpg
| caption =
| director = Umang Vyas
| producer = {{Plainlist|
*[[Parthiv Gohil]]
*[[Manasi Parekh]]
}}
| writer = Heath Bhatt
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Manasi Parekh]]
* Viraj Ghelani
* [[Sanjay Goradia]]
* Ojas Rawal
}}
| cinematography = Titu Kumar Jena
| studio = {{Plainlist|
*Soul Sutra
*RD Brothers
}}
| distributor = Rupam Entertainment Pvt Ltd
| runtime = 153 minutes
| country = India
| language = Gujarati
| gross = {{estimation}}{{INR|25 crore}}
<ref name="ZN1">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-17 |title=Gujarati Blockbuster 'Jhamkudi' Set To Have World Digital Premiere On THIS Platform |url=https://zeenews.india.com/regional/gujarati-blockbuster-jhamkudi-set-to-have-world-digital-premiere-on-this-platform-2807917.html |access-date=2024-12-02 |language=en-US}}</ref>
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2024|05|31}}
}}

'''''Jhmkudi''''' is a [[List of Gujarati films of 2024|2024]] [[Gujarati cinema|Gujarati]] horror comedy drama,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/manasi-parekh-treats-fans-with-bts-glimpse-from-jhamkudi-sets/articleshow/105965307.cms|title=Manasi Parekh treats fans with BTS glimpse from 'Jhamkudi' sets |newspaper= The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/dhollywood-news/article/manasi-parekh-starrer-horror-gujarati-film-zamkudi-shooting-starts-207687|title=હૉરર ફિલ્મ 'ઝમકુડી' લઈને આવી રહી છે માનસી પારેખ |newspaper= Mid Day}}</ref> directed by Umang Vyas and written by Heath Bhatt. It stars [[Manasi Parekh]]<ref>{{Cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/manasi-parekh-gohil-unveils-the-first-look-of-jhamkudi-excites-fans/articleshow/108783098.cms | title= Manasi Parekh Gohil unveils the first look of 'Jhamkudi', excites fans |newspaper=The Times of India |date=March 26, 2024}}</ref> Viraj Ghelani,<ref>{{Cite news|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/a-trio-of-talent-viraj-ghelani-manasi-parekh-and-parthiv-gohil-unite-for-unforgettable-horror-comedy-jhamkudi/articleshow/105534621.cms | title= A Trio of Talent: Viraj Ghelani, Manasi Parekh, and Parthiv Gohil unite for unforgettable horror-comedy 'Jhamkudi'|newspaper=The Times of India |date=November 27, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url= https://www.vtvgujarati.com/news-details/viraj-ghelani-debut-gujarti-film-jhamkudi-teaser-release | title= Dhollywood / ઈન્ફ્લુએન્સર વિરાજ ઘેલાણી કરશે ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મોમાં ડેબ્યુ, ફિલ્મ ઝમકુડીનું ટીઝર કર્યું શૅર|newspaper=VTV Gujarati |date=April 24, 2024}}</ref> [[Sanjay Goradia]], Ojas Rawal, Chetan Daiya and others. The film is produced by [[Parthiv Gohil]], [[Manasi Parekh]]<ref>{{Cite news|url= https://www.newzdaddy.com/jhamkudi-a-spooky-fun-movie-with-viraj-ghelani-manasi-parekh-and-parthiv-gohil/ | title=Jhamkudi": A Spooky Fun Movie with Viraj Ghelani, Manasi Parekh, and Parthiv Gohil|newspaper=Newz Daddy |date=November 24, 2023}}</ref> and co produced by Dhaval Thakkar. The film will be distributed by Rupam Entertainment. The film received mix reviews but was commercially hit.

== Plot ==
{{More plot|date=August 2025}}
When 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 ==
* [[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 ==
The film was shot at various locations in [[Gujarat]] including a palace in [[Vaso, India|Vaso]]([[Kheda]]), [[Gondal, India|Gondal]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Gujarati cinema’s golden era |url=https://www.ahmedabadmirror.com/gujarati-cinemas-golden-era/81869327.html |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Ahmedabad Mirror |language=en}}</ref> The music of the film has been acquired by [[Tips Industries]].

It was debut Gujarati film of Viraj Ghelani.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-11 |title=ઝમકુડીની શોધમાં નીકળેલી ટોળકીમાંથી કોને મળશે ઝમકુડી...?? જાણો 31મી મે એ |url=https://westerntimesnews.in/news/315700/the-trailer-of-the-horror-comedy-movie-zhamkudi-was-launched/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Jhamkudi
| type = Album
| artist = Kruz - Aghori Music, Shadaab Hashmi, & Bandish Project
| cover =
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|df=yes|2024|05|16}}
| recorded =
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| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| label = [[Tips Industries]]
| misc = {{External media | audio1 = https://gaana.com/album/jhamkudi-from-jhamkudi]}}
}}

=== Tracklist ===
{{Track listing
| all_lyrics = Kruz - Aghori Muzik, K.Deep - Aghori Muzik, [[Priya Saraiya]], [[Niren Bhatt]]
| all_music = Kruz - Aghori Music, Shadaab Hashmi, & Bandish Project
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 08:08
| title1 = Jhamkudi (Title Song)
| extra1 = [[Manasi Parekh]] & Kruz - Aghori Muzik, K.Deep - Aghori Muzik
| music1 = Kruz - Aghori Muzik
| lyrics1 = Kruz - Aghori Muzik, K.Deep - Aghori Muzik
| length1 = 2:30
| title2 = Vaat Che
| extra2 = Siddharth Amit Bhavsar
| music2 =Shadaab Hashmi
| lyrics2 = [[Priya Saraiya]]
| length2 = 2:52
| title3 = Jogni
| extra3 = Hariom Gadhavi
| music3 =Bandish Projekt
| lyrics3 = [[Niren Bhatt]]
| length3 = 3:26
}}

== Marketing and release ==
A teaser was released on 26 April 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 26, 2024 |title='Jhamkudi' teaser: Manasi Parekh starrer promises a comedy horror flick |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/jhamkudi-teaser-manasi-parekh-starrer-promises-a-comedy-horror-flick/articleshow/109626234.cms |newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref> The trailer was released on 10 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/gujarati-film-jhamkudi-set-to-thrill-audiences-with-a-unique-blend-of-horror-and-comedy-check-out-the-trailer/articleshow/110006026.cms|title= Gujarati film 'Jhamkudi' set to thrill audiences with a unique blend of horror and comedy; check out the trailer|newspaper=The Times of India |date=May 10, 2024 }}</ref> It was released on 31 May 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-05-10 |title=Gujarati film 'Jhamkudi' set to thrill audiences with a unique blend of horror and comedy; check out the trailer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/gujarati-film-jhamkudi-set-to-thrill-audiences-with-a-unique-blend-of-horror-and-comedy-check-out-the-trailer/articleshow/110006026.cms |access-date=2024-06-21 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

===Home video===
Later, it was released on [[Video on demand]] on [[ShemarooMe]] on 17 October 2024.<ref name="Information">{{Cite web |last=Information |first=Film |date=2024-10-17 |title=Gujarati Blockbuster 'Jhamkudi' Set To Have World Digital Premiere On THIS Platform |url=https://zeenews.india.com/regional/gujarati-blockbuster-jhamkudi-set-to-have-world-digital-premiere-on-this-platform-2807917.html |access-date=2024-12-02 |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Reception ==
The film netted {{INRconvert|3.35|c}} in the first four days.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-04 |title=Jhamkudi Box Office: Gujarati horror-comedy performs exceptionally; Stands at Rs 3.35 crore nett after 4 days |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/jhamkudi-box-office-gujarati-horror-comedy-performs-exceptionally-stands-at-rs-3-35-crore-nett-after-4-days-1312851 |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> It grossed over {{INRconvert|8.5|c}} in the first 10 days.<ref name=":0" /> It grossed {{INRconvert|9.75|c}} in two weeks, according to ''Film Information''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Information |first=Film |date=2024-06-15 |title=LATEST POSITION {{!}} 15 June 2024 ‘MUNJYA’ SURPRISES TRADE – Film Information |url=https://filminformation.com/featured/latest-position-15-june-2024-munjya-surprises-trade/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |language=en-US}}</ref> It grossed {{estimation}}{{INR|25 crore}}.<ref name="ZN1"/>

[[Mid-Day|''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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-06-04 |title=`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 |url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/dhollywood-news/article/jhamkudi-a-horror-comedy-film-talks-about-feminism-in-a-funny-way-promising-acting-by-viraj-ghelani-for-first-film-a-the-lead-actor-220807 |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=www.gujaratimidday.com |language=gu}}</ref> Tarun Banker of ''Loksatta Jansatta'' criticised the film for story, dialogues and script; casting as well as "theatre-like" cinematography.<ref>{{Cite web |title=‘ઝમકુડી’ કંઈ બરાબર જામતી નથી |url=https://www.loksattanews.co.in/news/zamkudi-doesnt-freeze-well |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=www.loksattanews.co.in}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of Gujarati films of 2024]]
* [[List of highest-grossing Indian films#Gujarati|List of highest-grossing Gujarati films]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title| 32151957}}

[[Category:2024 films]]
[[Category:2020s Gujarati-language films]]
[[Category:Films shot in Gujarat]]
[[Category:Indian comedy horror films]]
[[Category:Indian horror drama films]]

Jhamkudi - Revision history

KateHinson76890 at 14:41, 20 August 2025