Kataksha
2019 Pakistani film
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Kataksha is a 2019 Pakistani psychological horror film. Directed and written by Abu Aleeha (in his directorial debut), the film stars Saleem Meraj, Kiran Tabeir, Kasim Khan, Nimra Shahid and Mubeen Gabol as a group of news crew on a mission to investigate haunted locations. During their journey, they explore the Katas Raj Temple near the town of Kallar Kahar, encountering the peculiar groundskeeper in charge.
- Saleem Meraj
- Kiran Tabeir
- Kasim Khan
- Nimra Shahid
- Mubeen Gabol
| Kataksha | |
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| کتاکشا | |
| Directed by | Abu Aleeha |
| Written by | Abu Aleeha |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Junaid Mehmood |
| Edited by | Muhammad Muneeb |
| Music by |
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Production companies | Flashfilm Productions G Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Language | Urdu |
Synopsis
Four colleagues encounter problems while on a road trip to make a television documentary.
Cast
- Saleem Mairaj
- Kiran Tabeir
- Kasim Khan
- Nimra Shahid
- Mubeen Gabol
Production
This film has been directed by Abu Aleeha.[1]
Production team
- Director & Producer: Abu Aleeha
- Editor: Muhammad Muneeb
- Color Grading: Sheikh Moin Ud Din
- Cinematographer: Junaid Mehmood
- Background Music: Bilal Allah Ditta / Ali Allah Ditta.
Release
The film was released on 21 June 2019.[2]
Box office
The film recorded the good opening in Pakistan despite limited shows. This film collected Rs.10.7 million in the first weekend.[3] In first 10 days film earned 19.3 million rupees.[4]
Screenings
- Kataksha will be shown at the London FrightFest Film Festival in August 2019.[5]
Reception
A very negative review in Dawn concluded, "Kataksha self-professes to be Pakistan’s first psychological horror. The psychological aspect is nowhere to be found here. It is, quite evidently, lost, like the horror and the storytelling."[6] while another review found it was a "story-less trip to the Katas Raj Temples that pretends to be a horror flick".[7]
A review on PakistaniCinema.net, however, was more positive.[8]
