Salaam Venky Explained
Salaam Venky |
Director: | Revathi |
Story: | Shrikant Murthy |
Cinematography: | Ravi Varman |
Editing: | Manan Ajay Sagar |
Music: | Mithoon |
Distributor: | Sony Pictures Releasing International |
Runtime: | 136 minutes |
Country: | India |
Language: | Hindi |
Salaam Venky is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language slice-of-life drama film directed by Revathi.[1] The film is produced by Connekkt Media along with Suraj Singh and Shraddha Agrawal through their banners, Blive Productions and RTake Studios, respectively. Starring Kajol and Vishal Jethwa (as the title character) in the lead roles, the film is centered around the true story of a mother who does everything she can to let her son, diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, live life to the fullest. The film is based on the book The Last Hurrah[2] by Shrikanth Murthy, which is based on the real-life events of Kolavennu Venkatesh and his mother, K. Sujata.[3]
The film was announced on 7 October 2021 by Revathi and Kajol. Principal photography began on 11 February 2022; the first schedule took place in Mumbai.[4] The film was theatrically released on 9 December 2022.[5]
Plot
Diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Venkatesh is supposed to be sick and die by the age of 16. Instead, his zest for life, determination, and soaring human spirit surprise medical science. The ever-smiling Venkatesh wants to donate his organs before he leaves this world. At 24-years-old, he challenges the state, and the law of the country and earns his place in the hearts of people.
Cast
Production
The film was announced in October 2021, tentatively titled The Last Hurrah. The announcement consisted of a picture of the lead and the director. Later however, the name was changed to Salaam Venky when the shooting commenced.[8]
The main parts of the film were shot from February–April 2022 in India, the remaining parts were shot later on in the year including Aamir Khan's cameo. Filming wrapped up on 3 October 2022.[9]
Soundtrack
The music of the film is composed by Mithoon. Lyrics are penned by Mithoon, Sandeep Shrivastava and Kausar Munir.
Release
Theatrical
Salaam Venky was released on 9 December 2022 in cinemas.
Home media
The digital and satellite rights are held by Zee5 and Zee Cinema, respectively.[10] The film was premiered on ZEE5 from February 10, 2023.[11]
Reception
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Dhaval Roy of The Times of India rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote "The heart-touching fare, replete with positivity as much as pain, is a must-watch".[13]
External links
Notes and References
- News: PTI . 2022-02-11 . Kajol starts shooting for Revathy's film 'Salaam Venky . en-IN . The Hindu . 2022-03-04 . 0971-751X . 4 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220304190646/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kajol-starts-shooting-for-revathys-film-salaam-venky/article38412128.ece . live .
- Book: Murthy, Shrikant . The last hurrah . 2005 . Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan . 81-7276-366-2 . 1st . Mumbai . 297508110.
- Web site: 'Salaam Venky': Here's the true story behind the movie . 2022-12-26 . The Week . en . 26 December 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221226060114/https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2022/12/09/salaam-venky-here-the-true-story-behind-the-movie.html . live .
- Web site: Service . Tribune News . Kajol, Revathy team up for Salaam Venky . 2022-03-04 . Tribuneindia News Service . en . 4 March 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220304190824/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/kajol-revathy-team-up-for-salaam-venky-369236 . live .
- Web site: 2022-10-03 . Kajol starrer Salaam Venky gets a release date; To hit the cinemas on 9th December 2022 . 2022-10-03 . PINKVILLA . en . 3 October 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221003082320/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/kajol-starrer-salaam-venky-gets-a-release-date-to-hit-the-cinemas-on-9th-december-2022-1193308 . live .
- Web site: Movies . Rediff . Kajol Seeks Blessings From Lalbaugcha Raja . 2022-09-06 . Rediff . en . 6 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220906093534/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/kajol-seeks-blessings-from-lalbaugcha-raja/20220906.htm . live .
- Web site: 2022-03-08 . Women's Day 2022: Upcoming movies helmed by Mollywood female filmmakers . 2022-05-12 . The Times of India . en . 12 May 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220512111131/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/womens-day-2022-upcoming-movies-helmed-by-mollywood-female-filmmakers/photostory/90068869.cms . live .
- Web site: Hungama . Bollywood . 2021-10-07 . Kajol and Revathy collaborate for a very special film titled The Last Hurrah : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama . . 2022-03-04 . en . 7 October 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211007041608/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kajol-revathy-collaborate-special-film-titled-last-hurrah/ . live .
- Web site: 2022-06-22 . Aamir Khan and Kajol to reunite after 16 years? . 2022-09-02 . Mid-day . en . 2 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220902092548/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/aamir-khan-and-kajol-to-reunite-after-16-years-23232544 . live .
- Web site: 2022-11-15 . Salaam Venky Digital Rights OTT Release Date Online Movie . 2022-11-29 . Tollywood Online . en-US . 29 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221129201944/https://www.tollywood.online/salaam-venky-digital-rights-ott-release-date-online-movie-link-details/ . live .
- Web site: 2022-11-15 . 'Salaam Venky' starring Kajol gets OTT release date . The Economic Times . en . 7 February 2023 . 7 February 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230207054316/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/salaam-venky-starring-kajol-gets-ott-release-date-check-details/articleshow/97603674.cms . live .
- Salaam Venky. salaam_venky. m. 25 February 2024.
- News: Salaam Venky Movie Review : A moving tale worthy of a salute. The Times of India. 10 December 2022. 9 December 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221209214501/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/salaam-venky/movie-review/96113166.cms. live.