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| Directed by | Umang Vyas |
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| Written by | Heath Bhatt |
| Produced by | Template:Plainlist |
| Starring | Template:Plainlist |
| Cinematography | Titu Kumar Jena
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| Country | India |
| Language | Gujarati
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Jhmkudi is a 2024 Gujarati horror comedy drama,[1][2] directed by Umang Vyas and written by Heath Bhatt. It stars Manasi Parekh[3] Viraj Ghelani,[4][5] Sanjay Goradia, Ojas Rawal, Chetan Daiya and others. The film is produced by Parthiv Gohil, Manasi Parekh[6] and co produced by Dhaval Thakkar. The film will be distributed by Rupam Entertainment. The film received mix reviews but was commercially hit.
Plot
Template:More plot 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(Kheda), Gondal.[7] The music of the film has been acquired by Tips Industries.
It was debut Gujarati film of Viraj Ghelani.[8]
Soundtrack
Tracklist
Marketing and release
A teaser was released on 26 April 2024.[9] The trailer was released on 10 May 2024.[10] It was released on 31 May 2024.[11]
Home video
Later, it was released on Video on demand on ShemarooMe on 17 October 2024.[12]
Reception
The film netted Template:INRconvert in the first four days.[13] It grossed over Template:INRconvert in the first 10 days.[7] It grossed Template:INRconvert in two weeks, according to Film Information.[14] It grossed Template:EstimationTemplate:INR.[15]
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.[16] Tarun Banker of Loksatta Jansatta criticised the film for story, dialogues and script; casting as well as "theatre-like" cinematography.[17]
See also
References
- ↑ Manasi Parekh treats fans with BTS glimpse from 'Jhamkudi' sets. The Times of India.
- ↑ હૉરર ફિલ્મ 'ઝમકુડી' લઈને આવી રહી છે માનસી પારેખ. Mid Day.
- ↑ Manasi Parekh Gohil unveils the first look of 'Jhamkudi', excites fans. The Times of India(March 26, 2024).
- ↑ A Trio of Talent: Viraj Ghelani, Manasi Parekh, and Parthiv Gohil unite for unforgettable horror-comedy 'Jhamkudi'. The Times of India(November 27, 2023).
- ↑ Dhollywood / ઈન્ફ્લુએન્સર વિરાજ ઘેલાણી કરશે ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મોમાં ડેબ્યુ, ફિલ્મ ઝમકુડીનું ટીઝર કર્યું શૅર. VTV Gujarati(April 24, 2024).
- ↑ Jhamkudi": A Spooky Fun Movie with Viraj Ghelani, Manasi Parekh, and Parthiv Gohil. Newz Daddy(November 24, 2023).
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Gujarati cinema’s golden era. Ahmedabad Mirror. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ↑ ઝમકુડીની શોધમાં નીકળેલી ટોળકીમાંથી કોને મળશે ઝમકુડી...?? જાણો 31મી મે એ(2024-05-11). Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ↑ 'Jhamkudi' teaser: Manasi Parekh starrer promises a comedy horror flick(April 26, 2024).
- ↑ Gujarati film 'Jhamkudi' set to thrill audiences with a unique blend of horror and comedy; check out the trailer(May 10, 2024).
- ↑ Gujarati film 'Jhamkudi' set to thrill audiences with a unique blend of horror and comedy; check out the trailer. The Times of India(2024-05-10). Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ↑ Gujarati Blockbuster 'Jhamkudi' Set To Have World Digital Premiere On THIS Platform, Information, Film(2024-10-17). Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ↑ Jhamkudi Box Office: Gujarati horror-comedy performs exceptionally; Stands at Rs 3.35 crore nett after 4 days. PINKVILLA(2024-06-04). Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ↑ LATEST POSITION | 15 June 2024 ‘MUNJYA’ SURPRISES TRADE – Film Information, Information, Film(2024-06-15). Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedZN1 - ↑ `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. www.gujaratimidday.com(2024-06-04). Retrieved 2024-06-21.
- ↑ ‘ઝમકુડી’ કંઈ બરાબર જામતી નથી. www.loksattanews.co.in. Retrieved 2024-06-21.