The Gujarati film ‘Jhamkudi’, starring Manasi Parekh, was released in theatres on May 31, 2024. It received mixed reviews from both audiences and critics. As the highest-grossing film in Gujarati cinema, it has now been introduced in Hindi. The movie explores family bonds, cultural identity, and supernatural themes in a light-hearted and thoughtful way. It is available to stream in Hindi on ShemarooMe.Story setting and plotSet in the village of Raniwada in Gujarat, ‘Jhamkudi’ follows the story of its residents preparing to celebrate Navratri. They soon find out that Garba dancing is prohibited due to a curse placed by a sinister spirit called Jhamkudi. Despite the warning, it becomes clear that the village’s restrictions have already been ignored.Manasi Parekh on the Hindi premiereAs reported in Free Press Journal, actor and producer Manasi Parekh spoke about the Hindi premiere of Jhamkudi, saying that comedy has always been the heart of Gujarati cinema and theatre. She mentioned that clean, simple humor has been their strength for years, but horror-comedy was a space they had not explored much. With Jhamkudi, they decided to take a chance, and the positive connection with the audience gave them great confidence in the story they were telling.Response and wider releaseShe added that the film did very well in theatres, and the love continued when it was available on ShemarooMe. This kind of response made her feel grateful both as an actor and producer. When the chance arose to present Jhamkudi to a wider Hindi-speaking audience, it seemed like the right step forward. She expressed excitement for people across the country to enjoy the fun, scares, and excitement the film offers. The movie has been highly appreciated by Gujarati audiences, and she is confident it will connect with new viewers watching it in Hindi for the first time.Cast and crew details‘Jhamkudi’ features Manasi Parekh, Sanjay Goradia, Viraj Ghelani and many others. The Gujarati horror-comedy film is directed by Umang Vyas and written by Heath Bhatt. It is produced by Parthiv Gohil and Manasi Parekh under Soul Sutra and RD Brothers.
