Kasoombo Explained

Kasoombo
Director:Vijaygiri Bava
Producer:Vijaygiri Bava
Twinkle Bava
Nilay Chotai
Dipen Patel
Krishnadev Yagnik
Jayesh Pavra
Pravin Patel
Tushar Shah
Starring:
Cinematography:Gargey Trivedi
Editing:Vijaygiri Bava, Ashish Oza, Kanu Prajapati
Music:Mehul Surti
Studio:Vijaygiri FilmOs
Ananta Businesscorp
Patel Processing
Big Box Series
Distributor:Rupam Entertainment Pvt Ltd
Runtime:156 minute
Country:India
Based On:Amar Balidan by Vimalkumar Dhami

Kasoombo is an Indian Gujarati historical drama film directed by Vijaygiri Bava. It stars Raunaq Kamdar, Dharmendra Gohil, Darshan Pandya, Chetan Dhanani, Shraddha Dangar, Monal Gajjar and Firoz Irani in principal roles. It was released on 16 February 2024.and The film was officially released in Hindi language across India on 3 May 2024.

Plot summary

Set during Alauddin Khilji's invasion of Gujarat, Dadu Barot, a local chief of Adipur village at foothill, leads a small band of warriors to protect the Palitana Jain temples on Shatrunjaya hill from pillage and destruction.

Cast

Principal cast include:

Supporting cast include:

Production

The film is adapted from Vimalkumar Dhami's novel Amar Balidan. It is produced at the cost of approximately . A set spread over an area of was created for the shooting.[1]

Soundtrack

Kasoombo
Type:soundtrack
Artist:Mehul Surti
Released:2024
Genre:Feature film soundtrack
Language:Gujarati
Label:Big Box Series Music

Marketing and release

The teaser was released on 23 December 2023. The film was released on 16 February 2024.

The Hindi dubbed version of the film was released on 3 May 2024.[2]

Reception

Kanksha Vasavada writing for The Times of India rated it 4.5 out of 5. She praised the direction, music, screenplay and performances.[3] Rachana Joshi of Mid-Day Gujarati rated it 4 out of 5. She praised the performances, casting, VFX, cinematography, soundtrack and dialogues but criticised the slow start and the length of the film.[4] Meena Kansagara of TV9 Gujarati rated it 4.5 out of 5. She praised the direction, dialogues, script, action and music.[5] Chtansingh Chauhan of Newzdaddy rated it 4 out of 5. He praised story, direction, performances, cinematography and score but criticised length, some long scenes and "lack of energy" in title song.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: 2023-12-23 . 'Kasoombo' teaser out! The film will showcase the historic plot . 2024-02-23 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  2. News: 2024-04-22 . Gujarati film 'Kasoombo' set for its Hindi release; see the newly released trailer here . 2024-06-21 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  3. News: Kasoombo Movie Review : It's a visual treat and a must-watch film . 2024-02-17 . The Times of India . 0971-8257.
  4. Web site: 2024-02-17 . ‘Kasoombo’ Review : Vijaygiri Bava’s historical movie is a complete cinematic film for Gujarati audience ‘Kasoombo’ Review : શૌર્ય અને સમર્પણની ભુલાઈ ગયેલી ગાથાને જીવંત કરતી દમદાર ફિલ્મ ‘કસૂંબો’ . 2024-02-18 . www.gujaratimidday.com . gu.
  5. Web site: Kansagara . Meena . 2024-02-17 . કસુંબો મુવી રિવ્યૂ : ત્યાગ, બલિદાન અને માતૃભૂમિની શૌર્ય ગાથા, આદિનાથ દાદા માટે બારોટ સમાજના કેસરિયા બલિદાનો . 2024-02-18 . TV9 Gujarati . gu.
  6. Web site: Chauhan . Chetansingh . 2024-02-17 . Review of Gujarati Movie “Kasoombo” . 2024-02-18 . Newz Daddy . en-GB.