The Tenant (2023 film)

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The Tenant
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Theatrical release poster
Directed bySushrut Jain
Screenplay bySushrut Jain
Story bySushrut Jain
Produced byKanchan Kalra
Daniel Walter
Starring
Cinematography Pankaj Kumar
Nuthan Nagraj
Production
company
Mad Coolie Productions
Release date
  • 10 February 2023 (2023-02-10)
Running time
122 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguagesHindi
English

The Tenant is Hindi-English coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Sushrut Jain. It stars Shamita Shetty and Rudhraksh Jaiswal. It is produced by Mad Coolie Productions. It was released on 10 February 2023. It received mixed reviews from the critics who praised the performances but criticised the screenplay.

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Plot

An attractive and bold woman, Meera, moves into a middle-class housing society. The people of the society disapproves and gossip about to her lifestyle. She forms a friendship with a teenager, Bharat. Due to Bharat's mistake, her past is revealed to the people. They decide ask her to vacate while a member of the society abuses her and was saved by Bharat. Bharat's parents rebuild their falling marriage.

Cast

Production

The film was written and directed by Sushrut Jain. It is produced by Mad Coolie Productions. After appearing in 2007 Hindi film Cash , Shamita Shetty returned to the cinema after 15 years with this film. [1] The film is shot in Juhu Sameep in Mumbai where Jain grew up. [2] The film featured songs including James Carr’s "Lovable Girl", Lee Dorsey’s "Hello Mama' and Chris Isaak’s "Wicked Games". [3]

Release

The film was released in Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles in May 2021. [4] The film was released in theatres on 10 February 2023. [1]

Reception

Dhaval Roy of The Times of India rated it 3.5 out of 5. He praised the story, performances and portrayal of "different kinds of friendships". He noted its light music. He criticised "unconvincing" plot points and long first half. [3] Manoj Vashisth of Jagran rated it 3 out of 5. He discussed and praised the theme of feminism and society but criticised the plot. He praised the direction and performances. [5] Rohit Bhatnagar of Free Press Journal rated it 3 out of 5. He praised theme and performances, especially of Shetty. He criticised few scenes and compared the friendship of Bharat and Meera with Ek Chhotisi Love Story (2002). [2] Panos Kotzathanasis of Asian Movie Pulse praised the theme, performances and direction but criticised some plot points. He recalled Malèna (2000) with the similar theme. [4] Sameer Ahire writing for Movie Talkies rated it 2 out of 5. He criticised the screenplay and found it "predictable and tedious" while called the performances "decent". He questioned the motivation and theme behind the film. [6] Manoj Vashisth of Dainik Jagran gave 3 out of 5 ratings. [7]

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  5. ↑ "The Tenant Movie Review: महिलाओं के प्रति समाज के पाखंड को दर्शाती है शमिता शेट्टी की फिल्म, पढ़ें पूरा रिव्यू - The Tenant Movie Review Shamita Shetty Starrer Film Shows Hypocrisy Of Society Read Full Review". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-10-09.
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  7. ↑ "The Tenant Movie Review: महिलाओं के प्रति समाज के पाखंड को दर्शाती है शमिता शेट्टी की फिल्म, पढ़ें पूरा रिव्यू - The Tenant Movie Review Shamita Shetty Starrer Film Shows Hypocrisy Of Society Read Full Review". Jagran (in Hindi).
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