Kanni (2024 Marathi-language film)
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| Directed by | Sameer Joshi |
| Written by | Sameer Joshi |
| Produced by | Amit Bhargad Gagan Meshram Vaibhav Bhor Sunny Rajani |
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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 |
Kanni is a 2024 Indian Marathi-language romantic comedy-drama film directed and written by Sameer Joshi and produced by Amit Bhargad, Gagan Meshram, Vaibhav Bhor and Sunny Rajani.[1][2] The film stars Hruta Durgule, Shubhankar Tawde, Ajinkya Raut, Vallari Viraj, and Rishi Manohar in the leading roles.[3][4][5]
Plot
[edit]In 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
[edit]The principal photography commenced in London in October 2022.[6][7]
Release
[edit]The film was theatrically released on 8 March 2024 throughout Maharashtra, coinciding International Women's Day.[8][9]
Reception
[edit]Anub 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."[10] 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."[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kanni - Official Teaser". The Times of India. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "Kanni (2024) - Movie | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in mumbai". BookMyShow. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Kanni Celebrates Valentine's Day | Culture Crossroads". culturecrossroads.ca. 14 February 2024. Retrieved 1 December 2024.
- ^ MMW, Team (9 February 2024). "Rap Song 'Navroba' from the film 'Kanni' released". Retrieved 1 December 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.