Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan Explained
Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan |
Director: | Aatish Kapadia |
Producer: | Vineet Jain Jamnadas Majethia |
Starring: | |
Cinematography: | Vijay Soni |
Editing: | Aajay K. |
Music: | Songs: Chirantan Bhatt Background Score: Raju Singh |
Studio: | Hats Off Productions |
Distributor: | Zee Studios |
Runtime: | 122 minutes[1] |
Country: | India |
Language: | Hindi |
Gross: | [2] |
Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan (in Hindi pronounced as /kʰɪt͡ʃ.ɽiː ʈuː mɪʃn pə̃tʰuːkɪstaːn/) is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language comedy film written and directed by Aatish Kapadia, and produced by Vineet Jain and Jamnadas Majethia. The film stars Supriya Pathak Kapur, Rajeev Mehta, Anang Desai, Vandana Pathak, Jamnadas Majethia. It is the fifth overall installment of the Khichdi franchise, and a direct sequel to the 2010 film .[3]
Production
Development
The success and positive feedback of the 2010 film after its telecast on television encouraged Aatish Kapadia to start working on a sequel.[4] In 2017, the producer of the film, Jamnadas Majethia, confirmed the sequel to was in the works.[5] In February 2023, Kirti Kulhari announced the sequel to "Khichdi: The Film" was in production.[6]
Casting
Supriya Pathak, Jamnadas Majhetia, Anang Desai, Rajeev Mehta, and Kirti Kulhari will reprise their roles, while Vandana Pathak will return to her role of Jayshree, after previously being replaced by Nimisha Vakharia in the first film. Furthermore, Farah Khan,[7] Anant Vidhaat, Pratik Gandhi,[8] Paresh Ganatra, Kiku Sharda, and Flora Saini will make special appearances in the film.[9]
Filming
In February 2023, Kirti Kulhari announced that the filming of the film is already started in Mumbai.[6]
Release
Theatrical
The film was released on 17 November 2023.[10]
Home media
The film premiered on ZEE5 from 9 February 2024.[11]
Critical response
Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave the film 1 out of 5, writing, "Why did this ultra-loud, blindingly colour-coordinated bunch who did nothing of any consequence in the first movie, bother to circle back for a sequel?"[12]
Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave the film 2 out of 5, calling the production values as "shoddy" and the plot "incoherent." Agnivo Niyogi of The Telegraph India criticised the screenplay and "focus on several subplots", writing, "Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan struggles to create the kind of comedic moments that were the hallmark of the original TV serial."
A critic from Bollywood Hungama rated the film 2.5/5 stars and wrote "Khichdi 2 suffers from a weak second half and an unimaginative script."[13]
Notes and References
- Web site: Khichdi 2 (12A) . . 16 November 2023 . 16 November 2023 . 16 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231116171907/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/khichdi-2-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmde3ntqz . live .
- Web site: Khichdi 2 Box Office. 21 November 2023. Bollywood Hungama. 17 November 2023. 22 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231122145926/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/khichdi-2/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office. live.
- News: Khichdi 2 Mission Paanthukistan teaser: Hansa, Praful, Babuji go on a secret mission; film to release week after Tiger 3 . 30 September 2023 . Hindustan Times . 1 October 2023 . 1 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231001043021/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/khichdi-2-mission-paanthukistan-teaser-hansa-praful-babuji-jayshree-101696051715218.html . live .
- Web site: Now, a sequel to Khichdi-2? – Hindustan Times. https://web.archive.org/web/20101025185932/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/Now-a-sequel-to-Khichdi-2/Article1-598800.aspx. dead. 25 October 2010.
- News: Work on Khichdi 2 has already started, confirms producer JD Majethia . 16 May 2017 . The Indian Express . 1 October 2023 . 6 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231006212911/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/khichdi-2-work-has-already-started-confirms-producer-jd-majethia-4658727/ . live .
- News: Kirti Kulhari to reprise her role as Parminder in Khichdi 2 . 16 February 2023 . The Indian Express . 1 October 2023 . 2 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231002075255/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kirti-kulhari-to-reprise-her-role-as-parminder-in-khichdi-2-8448587/ . live .
- News: Khichdi 2 teaser: Farah Khan joins Parekh family on 'khatarnak mission', film to release on this date . 11 August 2023 . DNA India . 1 October 2023 . 2 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231102015253/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-khichdi-2-teaser-farah-khan-joins-parekh-family-on-khatarnak-mission-film-to-release-on-this-date-3055395 . live .
- News: Khichdi 2 Mission Paanthukistan teaser: Pratik Gandhi, Kirti Kulhari join Parekh family on 'mission impossible' . 30 September 2023 . The Indian Express . 1 October 2023 . 1 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231001005956/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/khichdi-2-mission-paanthukistan-teaser-pratik-gandhi-kirti-kulhari-join-parekh-family-on-mission-impossible-8962549/ . live .
- News: Khichdi 2 film teaser out: JD Majethia, Supriya Pathak and others are back with a new adventure . 30 September 2023 . The Times of India . 1 October 2023 . 1 October 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231001020741/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/khichdi-2-film-teaser-out-jd-majethia-supriya-pathak-and-others-are-back-with-a-new-adventure/articleshow/104063558.cms . live .
- News: 'Khichdi 2-Mission Paanthukistan' to release in theatres on November 17 . 30 September 2023 . The Week . 1 October 2023 . 2 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231102015254/https://www.theweek.in/wire-updates/entertainment/2023/09/30/ent6-khichdi-2-release.html . live .
- Web site: Khichdi 2 starring Supriya Pathak set for digital premiere on ZEE5 on February 9, 2024. 27 January 2023. Bollywood Hungama. en. 27 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240127050145/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/khichdi-2-starring-supriya-pathak-set-digital-premiere-zee5-february-9-2024/. live.
- Web site: Khichdi 2 movie review: Supriya Pathak and gang return after 13 years; the question is why?. 17 November 2023. 22 November 2023. 19 November 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231119143211/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/khichdi-2-movie-review-supriya-pathak-and-gang-return-after-13-years-the-question-is-why-9030730/. live.
- Web site: Khichdi 2 Movie Review . 27 December 2023 . Bollywood Hungama . 17 November 2023 . 18 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231118074240/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/khichdi-2/critic-review/khichdi-2-movie-review/on-the-whole-khichdi-2-suffers-from-a-weak-second-half/ . live .