Jhmkudi is a 2024Gujarati horror comedy drama,[2][3] directed by Umang Vyas and written by Heath Bhatt. It stars Manasi Parekh[4] Viraj Ghelani,[5][6]Sanjay Goradia, Ojas Rawal, Chetan Daiya and others. The film is produced by Parthiv Gohil, Manasi Parekh[7] and co produced by Dhaval Thakkar. The film will be distributed by Rupam Entertainment. The film received mix reviews but was commercially hit.
When the whole Gujarat is celebrating Navratri, the village of Raniwada dwells in the darkness since ages as celebrating garba is forbidden due to the curse of an evil witch named Jhamkudi. But the rules are broken and the haunting starts again. Bablo, a real estate agent with tricks up his sleeve is called back from the city and Kumud, an NRI heir of the royal family returns to face the wrath of the witch. Will Bablo be able to solve the mystery and save Raniwada from the curse of Jhamkudi?
All lyrics are written by Kruz - Aghori Muzik, K.Deep - Aghori Muzik, Priya Saraiya, Niren Bhatt; all music is composed by Kruz - Aghori Music, Shadaab Hashmi, & Bandish Project
The film netted ₹3.35 crore (US$390,000) in the first four days.[13] It grossed over ₹8.5 crore (US$980,000) in the first 10 days.[8] It grossed ₹9.75 crore (US$1.1million) in two weeks, according to Film Information.[14]
Mid-Day Gujarati reviewed it 4 out of 5. It praised direction, performances and music but criticised plot points without logic and slow first half.[15] Tarun Banker of Loksatta Jansatta criticised the film for story, dialogues and script; casting as well as "theatre-like" cinematography.[16]
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