Jhamkudi

Jhmkudi is a 2024 Gujarati horror comedy drama, directed  by Umang Vyas and written by Heath Bhatt. It stars Manasi Parekh Viraj Ghelani, Sanjay Goradia, Ojas Rawal, Chetan Daiya and others. The film is produced by Parthiv Gohil, Mansi Parekh and co produced by Dhaval Thakkar. The film will be distributed by Rupam Entertainment. The film received mix reviews but was commercially hit.

Plot
When the whole Gujarat is celebrating Navratri, the village of Raniwada dwells in the darkness since ages as celebrating garba is forbidden due to the curse of an evil witch named Jhamkudi. But the rules are broken and the haunting starts again. Bablo, a real estate agent with tricks up his sleeve is called back from the city and Kumud, an NRI heir of the royal family returns to face the wrath of the witch. Will they be able to solve the mystery and save Raniwada from the curse of Jhamkudi?

Cast

 * Manasi Parekh
 * Viraj Ghelani
 * Sanjay Goradia
 * Ojas Rawal
 * Chetan Daiya
 * Krunal Pandit
 * Jayesh More
 * Nisarg Trivedi
 * Bhavini Jani
 * Sanjay Galsar
 * Bhaumik Ahir
 * Hetal Modi
 * Hemang Barot
 * Parth Nair
 * Rajal Pujara
 * Helly Thakkar

Production
The film was shot at various locations in Gujarat including a palace in Gondal. The music of the film has been acquired by Tips Industries.

It was debut Gujarati film of Viraj Ghelani.

Marketing and release
A teaser was released on 26 April 2024. The trailer was released on 10 May 2024. It was released on 31 May 2024.

Reception
The film netted inr 33500000 in the first four days. It grossed over inr 85000000 in the first 10 days. It grossed inr 97500000 in two weeks, according to Film Information.

Mid-Day Gujarati reviewed it 4 out of 5. It praised direction, performances and music but criticised plot points without logic and slow first half. Tarun Banker of Loksatta Jansatta criticised the film for story, dialogues and script; casting as well as "theatre-like" cinematography.