Zokkomon

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Zokkomon
Zokkomon.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Satyajit Bhatkal
Screenplay by
  • Satyajit Bhatkal
  • Lancy Fernandes
  • Svati Chakravarty Bhatkal
Starring
Cinematography Keshav Prakash
Edited bySuresh Pai
Music bySongs:
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Background Score:
Hitesh Sonik
Production
companies
Distributed by UTV Motion Pictures
Release date
  • 22 April 2011 (2011-04-22)
Running time
109 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Zokkomon is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language superhero film released by Disney World Cinema, written and directed by Satyajit Bhatkal. Starring Darsheel Safary in the lead role, Zokkomon is Disney's fourth involvement in a production for the Indian market (after the animated Roadside Romeo , the Tollywood movie Anaganaga O Dheerudu, and the live-action Do Dooni Chaar ). The music has been composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. [1] The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences alike who praised the performances, most notably Safary, Fadnis, and Kher but had criticism towards the story and noted that the film didn't make full use of its potential.

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Plot

Kunal (Safary), an orphaned boy, discovers how cruel life is when he is abandoned by his heartless uncle, Deshraj Kumar (Kher). Left to fend for himself, Kunal soon realizes the hero within and begins his epic journey of adventure and transformation to become Zokkomon.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music is composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. Lyrics are penned by Ramesh, Lakshmi, and Javed Akhtar

Zokkomon
Soundtrack album by
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Released25 March 2011
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Label Buena Vista
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy chronology
Game (2011 film)
(2011)		Zokkomon
(2011)		 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
(2011)

Track listing

No.TitleLyrics{{{extra_column}}}Length
2."Jhunjhunamakadstrama" Ramesh Anushka 
3."Suno Brother"Anirudh Lakshmi  
4."Tum Bin Yeh Dil Ghabraye"Javed Akhtar Shaan  
5."Zokkomon"Javed Akhtar Shankar Mahadevan  
6."Zokkomon - I"Javed Akhtar Alyssa Mendonsa, Shankar Mahadevan 

Release

The film was originally scheduled for release on 7 May 2010, but due to scheduling conflicts with Bumm Bumm Bole , another film starring Safary, the release date was moved to 22 April 2011. [3] [4]

Home media

The film was released by Buena Vista Home Entertainment on DVD, digital Download, and on demand on 26 July 2011. [5] [6]

Reception

Critical response

Zokkomon received mostly favorable reviews from film critics. Kevin Thomas of Los Angeles Times gave the film 4 out of 5, describing the film as a "lively and engaging family film" that has "more substance and cohesiveness than much Bollywood fare." [7] Robert Koehler of Variety calls the production package under Satyajit Bhatkal's direction "thoroughly pro," while Kirk Honeycutt of The Hollywood Reporter says that the first live-action film from Disney Studios India is "designed to give Indian kids their first superhero." [8] [9]

Conversely, Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave the film 2 stars out of 5, writing ″Too bad Zokkomon doesn't make full use of its potential.″ [10] Anuj Kumar in his negative review for The Hindu called the film ″Low on IQ, high on saccharine!″. He further wrote ″We never get to know the logic behind rechristening Kunal Zokkomon in a place where people speak chaste Hindi and the kids are not shown watching any cartoon channel. A name like Zokkomon sounds out of place in such territory, but Bhatkal never substantiates it in the script. Perhaps Disney wants to promote Zokkomon as a long-lost Indian cousin of Doraemon or Pokemon if the film does well. But for now, it comes across as a misplaced marketing move. Darsheel is the best thing about the film. Kher hams big time and Manjari overdoes the cute act.″ [11]

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