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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 |
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]
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.
The principal photography commenced in London in October 2022. [2] [3]
The film was theatrically released on 8 March 2024 throughout Maharashtra, coinciding International Women's Day. [4] [5]
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." [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]
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