| Samandar | |
| Cinematography: | Mihir Fichadiya |
| Studio: | KP & UD Motion Pictures |
| Distributor: | Rupam Entertainment Pvt Ltd |
| Runtime: | 172 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Gujarati |
Samandar is a 2024 Gujarati gangster drama[1] directed by Vishal Vada Vala, starring Mayur Chauhan, [2] Jagjeetsinh Vadher, and others. The film is produced by Kalpesh Palan and Udayraj Shekhwa and will be distributed by Rupam Entertainment Pvt Ltd.
In the ruthless realm of the Fisheries mafia, two childhood friends, Uday and Salman, form a strong and enduring alliance. However, as they delve deeper into the complexities of power, politics, and revenge, their once-unbreakable bond begins to crumble.
The movie was shot in various parts of Porbandar town in Gujarat. This is the first time Kalpesh Palan and Udayraj Shekhwa have come together as producers of the film under the banner of KP & UD Motion Pictures. Kedar & Bhargav were responsible for the music production of the film, featuring singers such as Nakash Aziz, Aditya Gadhvi, Vratini Purohit, Bhargav Purohit, Osman Mir and Amir Mir,[3] among others
| Samandar | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Kedar and Bhargav |
| Genre: | Feature film soundtrack |
| Label: | KP & UD Motion Pictures |
The announcement of the film was made on August 30, 2023.[4] The first song, "Maar Halesa," was released on February 26, 2024, and was sung by Aditya Gadhvi and Nakash Aziz. The second song, "Dil na Dariya Ma," was released on March 11, 2024, and was sung by Vartini Purohit.[5] The third song, "Saavaj Na Thekana," was released on April 10, 2024.[6] The film will be released on May 17, 2024. [7]
Rachana Joshi of Mid-Day Gujarati rated it 3.5 out of 5. She praised the story, direction, performances, production and, music but criticised the length.[8] Harsh Bhatt, writing for Gujarat First News, rated it 4 out of 5. He praised the story, screenplay, direction, and cinematography.[9]