Kanni is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language romantic comedy-drama film directed and written by Sameer Joshi and produced by Amit Bhargad and Vaibhav Bhor. The film stars Hruta Durgule, Shubhankar Tawde, Ajinkya Raut, Vallari Viraj, and Rishi Manohar in the leading roles.[1]
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| Directed by | Sameer Joshi |
| Written by | Sameer Joshi |
| Produced by | Amit Bhargad Vaibhav Bhor |
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| Cinematography | Amol Solunke |
| Edited by | Aniket Kale |
| Music by | Angel Roman Vishal Shelke |
Production companies | Naughty Penguins Entertainment Beyond Imagination Films Chrome Films Ltd |
| Distributed by | AA Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
Plot
editIn the heart of London, Kalyani, a young woman from rural Maharashtra, India. After losing her job, she concocts a risky scheme with her housemates to marry a British citizen for financial stability. As bonds are strained and relationships jeopardized, Kalyani discovers that genuine success and fulfillment come from confronting inner fears. She learns that the road to a meaningful existence is paved with resilience rather than precarious shortcuts.
Cast
edit- Hruta Durgule as Kalyani Revandikar
- Ajinkya Raut as Nihal Hooda
- Shubhankar Tawde as Soham Kalsekar
- Rishi Manohar as Bhushan
- Vallari Viraj as Neha
- Deidre Rose as Vicky
- Elloise Thomson as Nicole
- Sanjay Batra as Neighbour
- Rubina Hula as Fufi
Production
editThe principal photography commenced in London in October 2022.[2][3]
Release
editThe film was theatrically released on 8 March 2024 throughout Maharashtra, coinciding International Women's Day.[4][5]
Reception
editAnub George of The Times of India rated 3 stars out of 5 stars and wrote "the film's ending is fairly predictable, it does put a smile on your face, making this a great film to watch with your family. Expect laughter, drama, romance, some tears and a whole lot of fun too."[6] Sanjay Ghaware of Lokmat rated 2.5 stars out of 5 stars and wrote: "the film has its strengths, such as strong performances and meaningful dialogues, there are areas where it could improve, particularly in pacing and screenplay humor."[7]
References
edit- ^ "Hruta Durgule and Ajinkya Raut : छोट्या पडद्यानंतर हृता - अजिंक्यचा रोमँटीक अंदाज मोठ्या पडद्यावर, 'कन्नी' सिनेमा लवकरच भेटीला येणार". ABP Majha. 23 February 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Shubhankar Tawde kick-starts shooting for Sameer Joshi's 'Kanni' in London". The Times of India. 6 October 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Hruta Durgule And Ajinkya Raut Reunite For Upcoming Marathi Film". News18. 13 October 2022. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "'Kanni': Hruta Durgule and Ajinkya Raut starrer is all set to hit screens on March 8, 2024". The Times of India. 4 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Marathi Movie: मैत्री, प्रेम आणि स्वप्नांची 'कन्नी'; हृता दुर्गुळेचा चित्रपट 'या' दिवशी येणार प्रेक्षकांच्या भेटीला". ABP Majha. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "Kanni Movie Review : Expect laughter, drama, romance and some tears". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 April 2024.
- ^ "kanni review: विदेशात राहण्यासाठी धडपडणाऱ्या 'कन्नी'ची संघर्षकथा". Lokmat (in Marathi). 8 March 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2024.