Kooki (film)
2024 Hindi-language film
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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]
- Ritisha Khaund
- Rajesh Tailang
- Dipannita Sharma
- Devoleena Bhattacharjee
- Ritu Shivpuri
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| Directed by | Pranab J Deka |
| Story by | Dr Junmoni Devi Khaund |
| Produced by | Dr Junmoni Devi Khaund |
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| Edited by | Jhulan Krishna Mahanta |
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Production company | Niri Media Opc Private Limited |
| Distributed by | Jai Viratra Entertainment Limited |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
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
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]
