Kooki (film)

2024 Hindi-language 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

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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

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* 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

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

## Reception

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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

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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

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