Jhamkudi Explained

Jhamkudi
Director:Umang Vyas
Cinematography:Titu Kumar Jena
Distributor:Rupam Entertainment Pvt Ltd
Runtime:153 minutes
Country:India
Language:Gujarati
Gross:[1]

Jhmkudi is a 2024 Gujarati horror comedy drama,[2] [3] directed by Umang Vyas and written by Heath Bhatt. It stars Manasi Parekh[4] Viraj Ghelani,[5] [6] Sanjay Goradia, Ojas Rawal, Chetan Daiya and others. The film is produced by Parthiv Gohil, Mansi Parekh[7] and co produced by Dhaval Thakkar. The film will be distributed by Rupam Entertainment. The film received mix reviews but was commercially hit.

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? Is kumud Jhamkudi???

Cast

Production

The film was shot at various locations in Gujarat including a palace in Gondal.[8] The music of the film has been acquired by Tips Industries.

It was debut Gujarati film of Viraj Ghelani.[9]

Soundtrack

Jhamkudi
Type:Album
Artist:Kruz - Aghori Music, Shadaab Hashmi, & Bandish Project
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Label:Tips Industries

Tracklist

Marketing and release

A teaser was released on 26 April 2024.[10] The trailer was released on 10 May 2024.[11] It was released on 31 May 2024.[12]

Reception

The film netted in the first four days.[13] It grossed over in the first 10 days. It grossed in two weeks, according to Film Information.[14]

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.[15] Tarun Banker of Loksatta Jansatta criticised the film for story, dialogues and script; casting as well as "theatre-like" cinematography.[16]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Information . Film . 2024-06-15 . LATEST POSITION 15 June, 2024 ‘MUNJYA’ SURPRISES TRADE – Film Information . 2024-06-21 . en-US.
  2. News: Manasi Parekh treats fans with BTS glimpse from 'Jhamkudi' sets . The Times of India.
  3. News: હૉરર ફિલ્મ 'ઝમકુડી' લઈને આવી રહી છે માનસી પારેખ . Mid Day.
  4. News: Manasi Parekh Gohil unveils the first look of 'Jhamkudi', excites fans . The Times of India . March 26, 2024.
  5. News: A Trio of Talent: Viraj Ghelani, Manasi Parekh, and Parthiv Gohil unite for unforgettable horror-comedy 'Jhamkudi'. The Times of India . November 27, 2023.
  6. News: Dhollywood / ઈન્ફ્લુએન્સર વિરાજ ઘેલાણી કરશે ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મોમાં ડેબ્યુ, ફિલ્મ ઝમકુડીનું ટીઝર કર્યું શૅર. VTV Gujarati . April 24, 2024.
  7. News: Jhamkudi": A Spooky Fun Movie with Viraj Ghelani, Manasi Parekh, and Parthiv Gohil. Newz Daddy . November 24, 2023.
  8. Web site: Gujarati cinema’s golden era . 2024-06-21 . Ahmedabad Mirror . en.
  9. Web site: 2024-05-11 . ઝમકુડીની શોધમાં નીકળેલી ટોળકીમાંથી કોને મળશે ઝમકુડી...?? જાણો 31મી મે એ . 2024-06-21 . en-US.
  10. Web site: April 26, 2024 . 'Jhamkudi' teaser: Manasi Parekh starrer promises a comedy horror flick . The Times of India.
  11. Web site: Gujarati film 'Jhamkudi' set to thrill audiences with a unique blend of horror and comedy; check out the trailer. The Times of India . May 10, 2024 .
  12. News: 2024-05-10 . Gujarati film 'Jhamkudi' set to thrill audiences with a unique blend of horror and comedy; check out the trailer . 2024-06-21 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  13. Web site: 2024-06-04 . Jhamkudi Box Office: Gujarati horror-comedy performs exceptionally; Stands at Rs 3.35 crore nett after 4 days . 2024-06-21 . PINKVILLA . en.
  14. Web site: Information . Film . 2024-06-15 . LATEST POSITION 15 June, 2024 ‘MUNJYA’ SURPRISES TRADE – Film Information . 2024-06-21 . en-US.
  15. Web site: 2024-06-04 . `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 . 2024-06-21 . www.gujaratimidday.com . gu.
  16. Web site: ‘ઝમકુડી’ કંઈ બરાબર જામતી નથી . 2024-06-21 . www.loksattanews.co.in.