Kooki (film)

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]

Kooki
Directed by	Pranab J Deka
Story by	Dr Junmoni Devi Khaund
Produced by	Dr Junmoni Devi Khaund
Starring	Ritisha Khaund Rajesh Tailang Dipannita Sharma Devoleena Bhattacharjee Ritu Shivpuri
Cinematography	Gyan Gautam
Edited by	Jhulan Krishna Mahanta
Music by	Pallab Talukdar Sourav Mahanta Tapan Jyoti Dutta
Production company	Niri Media Opc Private Limited
Distributed by	Jai Viratra Entertainment Limited
Release date	28 June 2024 (2024-06-28)
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

The film was premiered at Cannes on 21 May 2024.^[10] The film was released in cinemas on 28 June 2024.^[11][12]

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]