Kutch Express (film)

Kutch Express is a 2023 Gujarati drama film directed by Viral Shah. It stars Ratna Pathak Shah, Manasi Parekh, Dharmendra Gohil, Darsheel Safary and Viraf Patel in lead roles. It is produced by Parthiv Gohil and Manasi Parekh, and distributed by Coconut Movies Release. The music is composed by Sachin-Jigar. The story of the film developed by Rahul Malick, Screenplay has been written by Rahul Malick, Karan Bhanushali,& Viraf Patel, Dialogues have been written by Raam Mori.

The film is also available in Gujarati and Hindi languages, on ShemarooMe

Cast

 * Ratna Pathak Shah as Baiji
 * Manasi Parekh as Monghi
 * Dharmendra Gohil as Dharmesh
 * Viraf Patel as Madan
 * Darsheel Safary as Avinash
 * Heena Varde as Mamta
 * Reeva Rachh as Stuti
 * Kumkum Das as Shobhna
 * Margi Desai as Kanku
 * Bhumika Barot as Jivi
 * Denisha Ghumra as Kanchan
 * Kaushambi Bhatt as Diwali

Production
It is produced by Parthiv Gohil and Manasi Parekh under banner of Soul Sutra. It is shot in Kutch district, Gujarat, India. Darsheel Safary, Ratna Pathak Shah and Viraf Patel debuted in Gujarati cinema with the film.

Marketing and release
The poster was revealed on 9 November 2022, the teaser of the film was released on 28 November 2022 and the trailer was released on 6 December 2022. The film was theatrically released on 6 January 2023.

Reception and accolades
Mid-Day Gujarati praised the chemistry of Mansi Gohil and Ratna Pathak Shah as well as dialogues by Ram Mori and rated the film 3 out of 5 stars.

The film received 14 nominations at the 21st Transmedia Gujarati Awards.