Hampi (film)

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

Plot
Isha is 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 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 realises the value of people and true love.

Cast

 * Sonalee Kulkarni as Isha, a girl who is depressed due to her parents' divorce
 * 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 and tourist guide
 * Vijay Nikam as Shankar, a Sadhu
 * Chhaya Kadam as Ashabai, a handicraft items seller
 * Ruturaaj Shinde as Raj
 * Sayali Rathod as Lamani Bai's aughter-in-law

Production
The film is set against Hampi's backdrop.

Release
The film was released on 17 November 2017. The film was later released on streaming platform ZEE5.

Box office
On the box office, Hampi grossed over approximately inr 120000000.

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. Blessy Chettiar of Cinestaan described the film as a genuine attempt of story, screenplay and dialogue writer Aditi Moghe Ulhas Shirke of MarathiMovieWorld rated it 3.5/5 praising cinematography and theme. Zee News and Maharashtra Times rated it 3/5. 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. Film journalist Amol Parchure praised cinematography and music and criticised lack of depth in some characters. He rated it 2.5/5.