Hampi is a 2017 Indian Marathi language film directed by Prakash Kunte,[1] starring Sonalee Kulkarni, Lalit Prabhakar, Prajakta Mali, Priyadarshan Jadhav, Vijay Nikam and Chhaya Kadam.[2]
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| Directed by | Prakash Kunte |
| Screenplay by | Aditi Moghe |
| Produced by | Yogesh Bhalerao |
| Starring | Lalit Prabhakar Sonalee Kulkarni Prajakta Mali |
| Music by | Narendra Bhide Aditya Bedekar |
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Release date |
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Running time | 136 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Plot
editIsha is hurt by her parents' divorce. So she hates people and does not believe in love. She visits Hampi in Karnataka, in search of happiness. She meets many people, including Kabir who helps her find happiness in the little things. They become friends and after some time she falls in love with him. One day, Kabir disappears suddenly without informing anyone. In the end, Isha realises the value of people and true love.[3][4][5]
Cast
edit- Sonalee Kulkarni as Isha, a girl who is depressed due to her parents' divorce
- Lalit Prabhakar as Kabir, a young bachelor in the neighborhood of Isha's hotel room
- Prajakta Mali as Girija, a fun-loving girl, friend of Isha
- Priyadarshan Jadhav as Ranjeet, an auto rickshaw driver and tourist guide
- Vijay Nikam as Shankar, a Sadhu
- Chhaya Kadam as Ashabai, a handicraft items seller[2][6]
- Ruturaaj Shinde as Raj
- Sayali Rathod as Lamani Bai's daughter-in-law
Production
editThe film is set against Hampi's backdrop.[7]
Release
editThe film was released on 17 November 2017.[8] It was later released on streaming platform ZEE5.[9]
Reception
editBox office
editAt the box office, Hampi grossed over approximately ₹12 crore (US$1.4 million).[10]
Critical reception
editMihir Bhanage of The Times of India rated the film 3 out of 5 stars. He praised the cinematography, philosophy and performances but criticised the story.[4] Blessy Chettiar of Cinestaan described the film as a genuine attempt of story, screenplay and dialogue writer Aditi Moghe.[5] Ulhas Shirke of MarathiMovieWorld rated it 3.5/5, praising the cinematography and theme.[6] Zee News and Maharashtra Times rated it 3/5.[11][12] Ganesh Matkari writing for the Pune Mirror rated it 2.5 out of 5, praised its production design and criticised its lack of story placing it between romantic comedy and travel film.[13] Film journalist Amol Parchure praised the cinematography and music and criticised the lack of depth in some characters. He rated it 2.5/5.[14]
References
edit- ^ "Movie Review Hampi: भरभरून प्रेम करायला शिकवणारा 'हंपी'". Loksatta (in Marathi). Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ a b BookMyShow. "Hampi Movie (2017) | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in". BookMyShow. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "ZEE5". comingsoon.zee5.com. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ a b Hampi Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Hampi by Times of India, retrieved 16 December 2019
- ^ a b "Hampi review: Wafer-thin plot adversely affects this love story". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 16 December 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ a b "'Hampi' shows the natural remedy for depression". Marathimovieworld. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ "Movie Review: ऐतिहासिक हंपीच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर फुललेली अलवार प्रेमकथा आहे 'हंपी'". Divya Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "Hampi ( हंपी )". Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ "Marathi blockbuster 'Hampi' premieres on ZEE5 - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- ^ "Hampi Box Office Collection Till Date - Just Marathi English". Dailyhunt. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
- ^ "movie review : हंपी". 24taas.com. 17 November 2017. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- ^ "हंपी: नेत्रसुखद सहल-सिनेरिव्ह्यूव्यू". Maharashtra Times. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- ^ Matkari, Ganesh (18 November 2017). "FILM: HAMPI". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
- ^ Parchure, Amol (18 November 2017). "Hampi Marathi Movie Review". Film Companion. Retrieved 21 December 2019.
