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 byJhulan 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]

Contents

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 May, 21, 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]

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