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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] The film stars Hruta Durgule, Shubhankar Tawde, Ajinkya Raut, Vallari Viraj, and Rishi Manohar in the leading roles. [2] [3]
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. [4] [5]
The film was theatrically released on 8 March 2024 throughout Maharashtra, coinciding International Women's Day. [6] [7]
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." [8] 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." [9]