Kooki (film)

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Kooki
Directed byPranab J Deka
Story byDr Junmoni Devi Khaund
Produced byDr Junmoni Devi Khaund
Starring
Cinematography
  • Gyan Gautam
Edited by Jhulan Krishna Mahanta
Music by
  • Pallab Talukdar
  • Sourav Mahanta
  • Tapan Jyoti Dutta
Production
company
Niri Media Opc Private Limited
Distributed byJai Viratra Entertainment Limited
Release date
  • 28 June 2024 (2024-06-28)
Running time
115 minutes
CountryIndia
Language Hindi

Kooki is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language drama film produced by Niri Media Opc Private Limited and starring Ritisha Khaund, Rajesh Tailang, Dipannita Sharma, Devoleena Bhattacharjee and Ritu Shivpuri. [1] [2] [3]

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The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024. [4] [5] The film also premiered at the BVFF in 2023. [6] [7]

Premise

Kooki is a 16-year-old girl whose life and promising future are shattered by a tragic incident. The court's verdict fails to provide her with the justice she seeks, leaving her feeling betrayed and abandoned as a victim. [8]

Cast

Release

The film was premiered at Cannes on 21 May 2024. [10] The film was released in cinemas on 28 June 2024. [11] [12]

Reception

Mahpara Kabir, of ABP News , rated 3/5 stars and wrote, "Kooki is a strong film with a striking dialogue asking why rape isn't considered the most heinous crime". [13] Ashna Santosh, of Times Now , stated, "Kooki emerges as a poignant cinematic portrayal that transcends mere storytelling to provoke profound introspection." [14]

References

  1. ↑ "Kooki (2023)". The A.V. Club . Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  2. ↑ "Hindi Cinema 'Kooki' movie promises to be a powerhouse of fine arts showcasing Assam's green beauty". India Today NE. 18 September 2023. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  3. ↑ "Kooki (2024)". Letterboxd . Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  4. ↑ Bureau, The Hindu (11 May 2024). "'Kooki': Hindi film from Assam to be screened at Cannes Film Festival" . The Hindu . Retrieved 30 June 2024.{{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  5. ↑ Karmakar, Sumir (11 May 2024). "Assam's Hindi feature film Kooki to be screened at Cannes Film Festival on May 21". Deccan Herald . Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  6. ↑ "8th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival Lights Up Guwahati with Grand Opening Ceremony". The Week . PTI . Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  7. ↑ "8th Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival begins in Guwahati". ThePrint . PTI. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  8. ↑ "Devoleena Bhattacharjee to play a journalist in her upcoming film 'Kooki'". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  9. ↑ "Media Maiden: Devoleena Bhattacharjee Turns Journalist For Upcoming Movie 'Kooki'". Outlook India. 16 June 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
  10. ↑ "Cannes 2024: Assam's Feature Film Kooki To Be Screened At The Film Festival Ahead Of Official Release". NDTV . IANS. 11 May 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  11. ↑ Karmakar, Sumir (22 May 2024). "Assam-made Hindi movie 'Kooki', portraying plight of a rape victim, screened at Cannes, gets praise from global audience". Deccan Herald . Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  12. ↑ "Hindi film 'Kooki' infused with Assamese art and culture set to premiere on June 28 in India, Nepal". India Today NE . 9 June 2024. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
  13. ↑ Kabir, Mahpara (28 June 2024). "Kooki Review: Devoleena Bhattacharjee Film Based On A Rape Victim Arouses A Serious Discussion". ABP News . Retrieved 30 June 2024.Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar empty.svgStar empty.svg
  14. ↑ Santosh, Ashna (28 June 2024). "Kooki Movie Review: Ritisha Khaund, Devoleena's Emotionally Charged Film Sparks Serious Discussion". Times Now . Retrieved 30 June 2024.Star full.svgStar full.svgStar full.svgStar half.svgStar empty.svg
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