Kooki (film)

Kooki
Directed by	Pranab J Deka
Story by	Dr Junmoni Devi Khaund
Produced by	Dr Junmoni Devi Khaund
Starring	Ritisha Khaund Rajesh Tailang Dipannita Sharma Devoleena Bhattacharjee Ritu Shivpuri
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 by	Jai Viratra Entertainment Limited
Release date	28 June 2024 (2024-06-28)
Running time	115 minutes
Country	India
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]

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

• Ritisha Khaund as Kooki
• Rajesh Tailang as Dhanajay Mishra
• Rina Rani as Suman Mishra
• Dipannita Sharma as S.P. Mandira Singh
• Bodhisattva Sharma as Saptrishi
• Devoleena Bhattacharjee as Navnita[9]
• Ritu Shivpuri as Dr.Priyadarshini Pator

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.
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.

External links

• Kooki at IMDb
• Kooki at Bollywood Hungama
• Kooki at Times Of India