Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri | |
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Directed by | Vikas Vashisht |
Written by | Amberdeep Singh |
Produced by | Sargun Mehta Ravi Dubey |
Starring | Gippy Grewal Sargun Mehta Roopi Gill |
Cinematography | Navneet Misser |
Edited by | Rohit Dhiman |
Music by | Avvy Sra |
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Country | India |
Language | Punjabi |
Box office | est. ₹35 crore (worldwide) |
Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri (transl. A Jatt Meets a Witch) is a 2024 Indian Punjabi-language horror-comedy film directed by Vikas Vashisht and written by Amberdeep Singh. It stars Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta [1] and Roopi Gill, with Nirmal Rishi and B. N. Sharma in supporting roles. [2] [3] The film was released theatrically on 15 March 2024. [4]
Jalaludeen "Jallal", who frequently dismisses demanding wives as "chudails" (witches), convinces a friend to abandon his marriage during a trip with friends. He later marries Rani but grows suspicious that she may be supernatural. His doubts lead to a series of events that challenge his prejudices and force the group to reconsider their views on women and relationships.
Shooting started in April 2023. [5] The film was released in Indian cinemas on 15 March 2024. [6]
The Indian Express described the film as "entertaining but uneven," noting its attempt to balance social commentary with comedy, and rated it 3 out of 5. [7] News Flash 18 praised the performances of Gippy Grewal and Sargun Mehta but pointed out tonal inconsistencies that at times undermined the impact. [8] 5 Dariya News described the film as a "refreshing concept" with "stellar performances, captivating music, and impressive visual effects," though it also observed that the execution could have been more consistent. [9]
Pinkvilla estimated an Indian total of ₹16.65 crore (gross ₹19.5 crore) by early April 2024. [10] The film grossed over ₹35 crore worldwide.[ citation needed ]