Jarann
2025 Indian film by Hrishikesh Gupte
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Jarann is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language psychological horror film written and directed by Hrishikesh Gupte. Produced by Anees Bazmee Productions, A & N Cinema's LLP, and A3 Events & Media Services, and stars Amruta Subhash, Anita Date-Kelkar, Kishor Kadam, Jyoti Malshe, and Avanee Joshi.[3][4][5]
Nitin Bhalchandra Kulkarni
Anees Bazmee
- Amruta Subhash
- Anita Date-Kelkar
- Kishor Kadam
- Jyoti Malshe
- Avanee Joshi
| Jarann | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Hrishikesh Gupte |
| Written by | Hrishikesh Gupte |
| Produced by | Amol Bhagat Nitin Bhalchandra Kulkarni Anees Bazmee |
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| Cinematography | Milind Jog |
| Edited by | Abhijeet Deshpande |
| Music by | AV Prafullachandra |
Production companies | Anees Bazmee Productions A & N Cinema's LLP A3 Events & Media Services |
| Distributed by | Panorama Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 124 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Box office | est.₹9 crore[2] |
The film was theatrically released on June 6, 2025, in theaters across India, Jarann explores themes of psychological turmoil, black magic, and ancient superstitions set in a remote village.
The film is praised for its storytelling and performances, particularly by Amruta, and its story.
Plot
Radha (Amruta Subhash) travels with her daughter, Saie (Avanee Joshi), to her ancestral house in the village. There, Radha discovers an old doll, after which she begins to behave strangely. Even after returning home, her unusual behaviour continues. It is revealed that Radha has shown such symptoms since childhood and has long been under the care of psychiatrist Dr. Dhananjay Kulkarni (Kishor Kadam). She later seeks treatment from Dr. Rashmi Pandit (Jyoti Malshe).
Meanwhile, Saie starts playing with the same doll and claims that it speaks to her. The family’s house help (Snehal Shidam) also senses something unsettling about it. Dr. Rashmi contacts Dr. Dhananjay after Radha recounts an incident from her childhood, leading to further revelations from Radha’s husband Shekhar (Vikram Gaikwad), her parents (Rajan Bhise and Seema Deshmukh), and Dr. Kulkarni.
The backstory reveals that in her childhood, Radha believed she was the victim of black magic performed by a woman named Ganguti (Anita Date-Kelkar), who lived on the upper floor of their ancestral home. Though Radha’s condition had temporarily improved, her episodes resurfaced after her marriage to Shekhar. It is also revealed that Saie is not Radha’s biological daughter.
The narrative then explores whether Radha is ultimately cured of her recurring condition and what role the mysterious doll plays in her and Saie’s lives.
Cast
- Amruta Subhash as Radha
- Durva Deodhar as young Radha
- Anita Date-Kelkar as Ganguti
- Kishor Kadam as Dr. Dhananjay Kulkarni, Radha's childhood psychiatrist
- Jyoti Malshe as Dr. Rashmi Pandit, Radha's current psychiatrist
- Avanee Joshi as Saie, Radha's daughter
- Amruta Modak as Revati
- Rajan Bhise as Radha's father
- Vikram Gaikwad as Shekhar, Radha's husband
- Seema Deshmukh as Radha's mother
- Prajakta Datar as Priyanka
- Dhananjay Sardeshpande as Upadhye Guruji
- Rama Nadgauda as Priyanka's mother
- Vaishali Rajeghatge as Raut Kaku *Shrikant Prabhudesai as Kaka
- Vedant Prabhudesai as RRadh's cousin
- Snehal Shidam as the house help[6]
- Bhargavi Chirmule in a special appearance in the song "Jarann"
- Sonalee Kulkarni in a special appearance in the song "Jarann"
Marketing and release
Reception
Critical response
Jarann received generally positive reviews for its performances, direction, and atmospheric tension, though some criticized its slow pacing and unclear ending. Amruta Subhash's portrayal of Radha was widely praised, with Scroll.in calling her "terrified, terrifying, and terrific," highlighting her ability to convey complex emotions.[10] Aarti Borade of TV9 Marathi wrote "The story of the film, though simple, is very deep while cinematography and background music make the film more terrifying, but the lack of VFX is annoying at some places."[11] Sameer Jawale of Loksatta praised performances by Amruta Subhash (Radha) and Anita Date (Ganguti), music, cinematography and a gripping climax with two surprising twists.[12]
Kalpeshraj Kubal of Maharashtra Times rated 3 stars out of 5 stars and describes Jarann as a slow-starting film that accelerates into a gripping, psychologically complex horror experience. It uses subtle hints and metaphors, with a disjointed narrative and abrupt character exits, making it unconventional. Ideal for fans of psychoanalytic horror, it may not appeal to those expecting a typical horror movie."[13] Anupama Gunde of Pudhari rated 4 stars out of 5 stars and wrote "If the film had shed light on the motives and mindset of the character who practices black magic like Ganguti, this film would have been more gripping."[14]
Box office
The film collected ₹1.65 crore in second weekend.[15] The film earned ₹3.5 crore in twelve days.[16][3] By the end of third week it earned ₹6 crore.[17][18]
In twenty four days the film collected ₹6.51 crore.[19] The film earned ₹9 crore in its final theatrical run.[2]
Accolades
| Awards | Year | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref |
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| Lokshahi Marathi Chitra Sanman | 2025 | Best Film | Jarann | Pending | [20] |
| Best Actress | Amruta Subhash | Pending | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Anita Date-Kelkar | Pending | |||
| Best Child Actor | Avanee Joshi | Pending | |||
| Best Story | Hrishikesh Gupte | Pending |