Hampi (film)

Hampi is a 2017 Indian Marathi language film directed by Prakash Kunte,[1] starring Sonalee Kulkarni, Lalit Prabhakar, Prajakta Mali, Priyadarshan Jadhav, Vijay Nikam & Chhaya Kadam.[2]

Hampi
Film Poster
Directed byPrakash Kunte
Produced byYogesh Bhalerao
Screenplay byAditi Moghe
StarringLalit Prabhakar
Sonalee Kulkarni
Prajakta Mali
Music byNarendra Bhide
Aditya Bedekar
Production
company
Release date
  • 17 November 2017 (2017-11-17) (India)
Running time
136 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageMarathi

Plot

Isha (Sonalee Kulkarni) is deeply hurt by her parents' divorce. So she hates people and does not believe in love. She visits Hampi in Karnataka, in search of happiness. She meets many people, including Kabir (Lalit Prabhakar) who helps her find happiness in the little things. They become friends and after some time she falls in love with him. One day, Kabir disappears suddenly without informing anyone. In the end, Isha comes to know the value of people and true love.[3][4][5]

Cast
  • Sonalee Kulkarni as Isha, a girl who is undergoing depression, due to the divorce taking place between her parents.
  • Lalit Prabhakar as Kabir, a young bachelor in the neighborhood of Isha's hotel room.
  • Prajakta Mali as Girija, a fun loving girl, friend of Isha.
  • Priyadarshan Jadhav as Ranjeet , an auto rickshaw driver & tourist guide.
  • Vijay Nikam as Shankar, a Sadhu.
  • Chhaya Kadam as Ashabai, a handicraft items seller.[2][6]
  • Ruturaaj Shinde as Raj
  • Sayali Rathod as Lamani Bai's Daughter-in-law

Production

The film is set against Hampi's backdrop.[7]

Release

The film was released on 17 November 2017.[8] The film was later released on streaming platform ZEE5.[9]

Reception

Box office

On the box office, Hampi grossed over approximately ₹12 crore (US$1.7 million).[10]

Critical reception

Mihir Bhanage of The Times of India rated the film 3 out of 5 stars. He praised cinematography, philosophy an performances but criticised the story.[4] Blessy Chettiar of Cinestaan described the film as a genuine attempt of story, screenplay and dialogue writer Aditi Moghe[5] Ulhas Shirke of MarathiMovieWorld rated it 3.5/5 praising cinematography and theme.[6] Zee News and Maharashtra Times rated it 3/5.[11][12] Ganesh Matkari writing for the Pune Mirror rated it 2.5 put of 5 and praised it production design and criticised its lack of story placing it between romantic comedy and travel film.[13] Film journalist Amol Parchure praised cinematography and music and criticised lack of depth in some characters. He rated it 2.5/5.[14]

References
  1. "Movie Review Hampi: भरभरून प्रेम करायला शिकवणारा 'हंपी'". Loksatta (in Marathi). Retrieved 2019-12-16.
  2. BookMyShow. "Hampi Movie (2017) | Reviews, Cast & Release Date in". BookMyShow. Retrieved 2019-12-16.
  3. "ZEE5". comingsoon.zee5.com. Retrieved 2019-12-16.
  4. Hampi Movie Review {3/5}: Critic Review of Hampi by Times of India, retrieved 2019-12-16
  5. "Hampi review: Wafer-thin plot adversely affects this love story". Cinestaan. Retrieved 2019-12-16.
  6. "'Hampi' shows the natural remedy for depression". Marathimovieworld. Retrieved 2019-12-17.
  7. "Movie Review: ऐतिहासिक हंपीच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर फुललेली अलवार प्रेमकथा आहे 'हंपी'". Divya Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 2019-12-16.
  8. "Hampi ( हंपी )". Retrieved 2019-12-17.
  9. "Marathi blockbuster 'Hampi' premieres on ZEE5 - Exchange4media". Indian Advertising Media & Marketing News – exchange4media. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  10. "Hampi Box Office Collection Till Date - Just Marathi English". Dailyhunt. Retrieved 2019-12-17.
  11. "movie review : हंपी". 24taas.com. 2017-11-17. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  12. "हंपी: नेत्रसुखद सहल-सिनेरिव्ह्यूव्यू". Maharashtra Times. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  13. Matkari, Ganesh (2017-11-18). "FILM: HAMPI". Pune Mirror. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
  14. Parchure, Amol (2017-11-18). "Hampi Marathi Movie Review". Film Companion. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
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