Jhimma 2 is a 2023 Indian Marathi language drama film directed by Hemant Dhome and the second installment in the Jhimma series. It has an ensemble cast of Suhas Joshi, Nirmiti Sawant, Siddharth Chandekar, Kshitee Jog, Suchitra Bandekar, Sayali Sanjeev, Shivani Surve, Rinku Rajguru. The film continuing the story of the last film, is a reunion of a group of women exploring friendships and celebrating the 75th birthday of Indumati (Joshi) in a trip to London.[2]
Jhimma 2 | |
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Directed by | Hemant Dhome |
Screenplay by | Irawati Karnik |
Story by | Hemant Dhome |
Produced by | |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Satyajeet Shobha Shriram |
Edited by | Faisal Mahadik |
Music by |
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Production companies |
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Distributed by | August Entertainment |
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Running time | 137 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Marathi |
Box office | est.₹14 crore[1] |
Jhimma 2 was theatrically released on 24 November 2023,[3] it received positive reviews from critics upon release.[4] It has grossed over ₹14 crore (US$1.7 million), emerging as the year's third highest grossing Marathi film.[1]
Plot
editA story of a reunion with more fun, more frolic and more fights. The Jhimma ensemble once again unites for Indu's 75th birthday and a surprise, which she reveals when everyone meets her in the UK. Set against the picturesque Lake District, seven women embark on a new journey filled with adventure, self-discovery, and some unexpected twists.
Cast
edit- Siddharth Chandekar as Kabir Kulkarni
- Suchitra Bandekar as Vaishali Deshpande[5]
- Nirmiti Sawant as Nirmala Konde-Patil
- Kshitee Jog as Meeta Jahagirdar
- Suhas Joshi as Indumati Karnik (Indu)
- Sayali Sanjeev as Krutika Joshi
- Shivani Surve as Manali, Vaishali's niece[6]
- Rinku Rajguru as Taniya Konde-Patil, Nirmala's daughter-in-law[7]
- Anant Jog as Vasantrao Konde-Patil (Saheb), Nirmala's husband
- Gandhar Babre as Ankush
- Jack Mcginn as Alister, Krutika's brother-in-law
- Orla Cottingham as Shelly, Krutika's Mother-in-Law
- Maithili Patwardhan as Chingu, Meeta's daughter
Production
editThe film, a sequel to 2021 film Jhimma was announced on 24 January 2023 by the director Hemant Dhome.[8]
Presented under the banner of Jio Studios & Aanand L Rai, Jyoti Deshpande, Aanand L. Rai and Kshitee Jog are the producers of the film. The cast of Jhimma, Suhas Joshi, Nirmiti Sawant, Kshitee Jog, Suchitra Bandekar, Siddharth Chandekar and Sayali Sanjeev is retained, while Rinku Rajguru, Shivani Surve, Jack Mcginn, and Orla Cottingham are added to the cast. Sonalee Kulkarni and Mrinmayee Godbole are not part of this sequel.[9]
Soundtrack
editJhimma 2 | |
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Soundtrack album by | |
Released | 23 November 2023[10] |
Recorded | 2023 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 15:23 |
Language | Marathi |
Label | Zee Music Company |
Official audio | |
Jhimma 2 - Full Album on YouTube |
The film's music was composed by Amitraj while lyrics written by Kshitij Patwardhan. The first song "Marathi Pori" was released on 7 November.[11] Second song "Punha Jhimma" was released on 20 November.[12] The full album was released on 23 November one day before the release of the film.
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Butti Maar" | Amitraj, Aanandi Joshi (Chorus: Swar Tambe, Kasturi Kolatkar, Kavya Bhoir, Raj Thakur Desai, Srushti Patankar, Reet Narang) | 3:06 |
2. | "Punha Jhimma" | Amitraj, Vaishali Samant, Apeksha Dandekar | 5:05 |
3. | "Rang Jarasa Ola" | Shreya Ghoshal, Amitraj | 3:38 |
4. | "Marathi Pori" | Adarsh Shinde, Vaishali Samant, Mugdha Karhade, Amitraj | 3:34 |
Total length: | 15:23 |
Release
editThe film was theatrically released on 24 November 2023 with over 1300 screens globally.[13]
Reception
editCritical response
editKalpeshraj Kubal of The Times of India gave the film 3/5 stars and wrote, "Jhimma 2 is a story of emotions that also shows a mirror to the viewers, presenting a side of their reality and making them think about the things in life that matter."[4] Tanvi Lad of Film Companion gave a positive review writing, "It stands out among most female-centric movies because its powerful storytelling doesn’t come across as a lecture on feminism." Lad opined that the film has humour and "serves a veritable buffet of feelings" and further praised the soundtrack writing, "The music composed by Amitraj is soothing." Concluding Lad lauded the director, crew and cast writing, "Dhome, his crew and the cast deserves a round of applause for telling a story that is compelling without being preachy, which delivers joy and laughter while emphasising the need for us to introspect as a society."[14] Akhilesh Nerlekar of Loksatta also praised the director, crew and cast. Nerlekar wrote, "A very good story, an equally gripping screenplay and without any pretense of teaching people, they have presented a fun, interesting and equally simple yet thought provoking film." He opined that "Satyajit Sriram's cinematography has come together very well". He appreciated the soundtrack by Amitraj, saying, "[music] brings a different life to the film." Concluding Nerlekar said, "If you want to enjoy a unique Marathi masterpiece that is classy, entertaining and brings tears to your eyes, then it must be watched.[15] Film Information in its review praised overall film and believed that the film "is a surefire hit because it offers wholesome entertainment for the old and the young, classes and masses, girls and boys, men and women."[16]
Box office
editThe film had a fair first day at the box office, earning around ₹1.01 crore (US$120,000) net.[17][18] It showed excellent growth on Saturday, netting ₹2.15 crore (US$260,000). In its first weekend, it collected over ₹5.80 crore (US$690,000).[19] In its first week of release, film grossed ₹7.71 crore (US$920,000).[20] The film collected ₹10.62 crore (US$1.3 million) net in its second week.[21] The film earned ₹14 crore (US$1.7 million) in its fifth week.[1][22][23]
References
edit- ^ a b c "'झिम्मा 2'ची छप्परफाड कमाई; वर्षभरात सर्वाधिक कमाई करणारा दुसरा मराठी चित्रपट". TV9 Marathi (in Marathi). 20 December 2023. Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ "Jhimma 2 Trailer is a Breath of Fresh Air". Film Companion. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Marathi film Jhimma's Sequel Jhimma 2 Gets a Release Date". Film Companion. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Jhimma 2 Movie Review : A story of emotions that also shows a mirror to the viewers". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "'Jhimma 2': Siddharth Chandekar shares a BTS picture with the team from the sets of the film". The Times of India. 2 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "'Jhimma 2': Rinku Rajguru and Shivani Surve to star in Aanand L Rai's Marathi venture". The Times of India. 25 October 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "'झिम्मा 2'मध्ये रिंकू राजगुरूची एन्ट्री! परश्या असणार सिद्धार्थ चांदेकर?" [Rinku Rajguru's entry in 'Zimma 2'! Will Siddharth Chandekar be a Pharisee?]. ABP News (in Marathi). 25 October 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "'Jhimma 2': Hemant Dhome announces the sequel; teaser out!". The Times of India. 24 January 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Marathi Film Jhimma 2 Teaser Reveals New Faces And Deeper Friendships". News18. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Jhimma 2 – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jiosaavn. 23 November 2023.
- ^ "New Song From Film Jhimma 2, Titled Marathi Pori, Out". News18. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "'झिम्मा 2'चं टायटल सॉन्ग प्रदर्शित! एकदा पाहाच" [The title song of 'Zimma 2' released! Just see it once]. Zee News (in Marathi). 20 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
- ^ "'Jhimma 2': Anand L Rai and Hemant Dhome team for the sequel of Marathi blockbuster film; Deets inside". The Times of India. 19 October 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Tanvi Lad (24 November 2023). "Jhimma 2 Review: A Must-Watch Film With Heart and Humour". Film Companion. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ Akhilesh Nerlekar (23 November 2023). "Jhimma 2 Review: जीवाभावाच्या मैत्रिणींच्या रियुनियनची भावुक करणारी गोष्ट; वाचा कसा आहे 'झिम्मा २'" [Jhimma 2 Review: An emotional story of Jeevabhava's girlfriends reunion; Read how 'Jhimma 2' is]. Loksatta (in Marathi). Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ "'Jhimma 2' (Marathi) Review". Film Information. 24 November 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ डेस्क, एबीपी माझा एंटरटेनमेंट (25 November 2023). "'झिम्मा 2'चा खेळ हाऊसफुल्ल! रिलीजच्या पहिल्या दिवशी केली कोटींची कमाई". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Jhimma 2: झिम्मा २ ची पहिल्याच दिवशी बॉक्स ऑफीसवर कोट्यावधी कमाई". eSakal - Marathi Newspaper (in Marathi). 25 November 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ डेस्क, एबीपी माझा एंटरटेनमेंट (27 November 2023). "'झिम्मा 2'चा विकेंडला धमाका; बॉक्स ऑफिसवर तीन दिवसांत केली पाच कोटींपेक्षा अधिक कमाई". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 27 November 2023.
- ^ डेस्क, एबीपी माझा एंटरटेनमेंट (1 December 2023). "'त्या' सात जणी पुन्हा आल्या अन् गाजवलं बॉक्स ऑफिस! 'झिम्मा 2'ने सात दिवसांत कमावले 'इतके' कोटी". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ^ "'झिम्मा २' सुपरहिट! बॉलिवूड सिनेमांवर पडतोय भारी, दोन आठवड्यांत कमावले 'इतके' कोटी". Lokmat (in Marathi). 9 December 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ Borade, Aarti Vilas. "Jhimma 2 Box Office: 'झिम्मा २'ची बॉलिवूड सिनेमांना टक्कर, कमाई सुरुच". Hindustan Times Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 21 December 2023.
- ^ "Jhimma 2 Collection: Hemant Dhome Film Grosses Rs 14 Crore In Week 5". News18. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.