{{Short description|2024 Indian Gujarati comedy film}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2024}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2024}} {{Infobox film | name = Kamthaan | image = Kamthaan Poster.jpg | caption = Official Poster | director = Dhrunad Kamle | writer = Dhrunad Kamle, Abhishek Shah, Jaswant Parmar<br/>Biren Kothari, Urvish Kothari (additional screenplay) | producer = Abhishek Shah, Prateek Gupta, Mit Jani, Aayush Patel, Pinal Patel, Amit Patel | starring = {{plainlist| *Hitu Kanodia * Sanjay Goradia * Arvind Vaidya * Darshan Jariwala }} | cinematography = Ankit Trivedi | editing = Prateek Gupta | music = Mehul Surti | studio = Harfanmaula Films, Pam Studio | distributor = Rupam Entertainment Pvt Ltd | released = {{Film date|2024|02|02|df=yes}} | runtime = 124 minute | country = India | language = Gujarati | budget = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | gross = <!--Must cite a reliable published source with a reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb. no fan-sites.--> | based_on = ''Kamthaan'' by Ashwini Bhatt }} '''''Kamthaan''''' ({{lit|Chaos}}) is an Indian Gujarati crime comedy film directed by Dhrunad Kamle and produced by Abhishek Shah and others. It is written by Kamle, Shah and Jaswant Parmar with additional screenplay by Biren Kothari and Urvish Kothari. It stars Hitu Kanodia, Sanjay Goradia, Arvind Vaidya, Darshan Jariwala in lead roles as well as a large number of actors in supporting roles. It was released on 2 February 2024.
== Plot summary == In 2000, Anjanipur, a thief does a robbery in a house of recently promoted police officer. The thief and his head tries to hide the stolen item while the police which tries to recover the item and arrest them. The chase results in a chaos.
==Cast== The film features large ensemble of cast of around 50 actors.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dave |first=Rishi |date=2024-02-03 |title=કમઠાણ : ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મના ઇતિહાસમાં કમઠાણ અગ્રક્રમે લખાશે... |url=https://narmadanews.co.in/blog-%E0%AA%8B%E0%AA%B7%E0%AA%BF-%E0%AA%A6%E0%AA%B5%E0%AB%87%E0%AA%95%E0%AA%AE%E0%AA%A0%E0%AA%BE%E0%AA%A3-%E0%AA%97%E0%AB%81%E0%AA%9C%E0%AA%B0%E0%AA%BE%E0%AA%A4%E0%AB%80-%E0%AA%AB/ |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=Narmada News |language=gu}}</ref>
The lead cast include: * Hitu Kanodia as Police Inspector Satrunjaysinh R. Rathod * Darshan Jariwala as Head Constable Prabhusinh * Sanjay Goradia as Raghabhai Dahyabhai, thief * Arvind Vaidya as Chhanalal Koyo, leader of the thief community * Deep Viadya as Tribhuvan Pandya, a Police Constable * Krunal Pandit as Jayanti Jagrut, a journalist of ''Sinh Garjana'' * Tejal Panchasara as Champa Champaneri, a social activist * Shilpa Thaker as Panni Foi, a bootlegger Supporting cast include: * Kamlesh Parmar * Jassi Gadhvi as mother of Panna Foi * Kamal Parmar as a tea seller * Hemin Trivedi as Kenio, a banana seller * Jay Vithlani as Dr. M. D. Desai, a doctor * Kiran Joshi as Bhogilal Patel, a police officer * Tushar Dave as MLA Makuji, a politician * Pankaj Soni as Pappu * Pralay Raval as Uko Chitabhai * Mehul Barot as Dhulo * Prashant Makwana as Dhamo Ricksawwalo * Ansu Joshi as Gala Bechar, a thief community member
== Production == The film was adapted from a novella by Gujarati writer Ashwini Bhatt published in 2001.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite news |date=2024-01-29 |title=Dhrunad on 'Kamthaan': We've poured our hearts into bringing Ashwinee Bhatt's novel to life on the silver screen—exclusive! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/dhrunad-on-kamthaan-weve-poured-our-hearts-into-bringing-ashwinee-bhatts-novel-to-life-on-the-silver-screenexclusive/articleshow/107233875.cms |access-date=2024-02-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite journal |date=2024-02-05 |title=રજવાડી વસો ગામના અદ્ભુત લોકેશન ઉપર બનેલી ધમાકેદાર ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મ 'કમઠાણ' |url=https://www.sardargurjari.com/visitor/ArticleDetails.aspx?Lekhak=42824 |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=Sardar Gurjari|volume=23|issue=228|language=gu}}</ref> It is directed by debut director Dhrunad Kamle and produced by Abhishek Shah who previously produced ''Hellaro'' (2019).<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2023-08-15 |title=Jassi Gadhavi, aka Jassi Dadi set to shine in Abhishek Shah's 'Kamthaan' —exclusive! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/jassi-gadhavi-aka-jassi-dadi-set-to-shine-in-abhishek-shahs-kamthaan-exclusive/articleshow/102748192.cms |access-date=2024-02-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The screenplay was written by Dhrunad, Abhishek Shah and Jaswant Parmar.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2024-02-03 |title=Kamathan Review:Darshan Jariwala Hitu kanodia and Sanjay Gordia starrer gujarati film kamathan {{!}} Review: અર્બન ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મોના કમઠાણમાં, ગુજરાતીપણાને ઘૂંટતી ફિલ્મ 'કમઠાણ'કાઠું કાઢશે! |url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/dhollywood-news/article/kamathan-review-darshan-jariwala-arvind-vaidya-hitu-kanodia-and-sanjay-gordia-starrer-gujarati-film-kamathan-based-on-ashwini-bhatt-s-novel-212176 |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=www.gujaratimidday.com |language=gu}}</ref> The film is based in Charotar region of Gujarat and depicts its culture, clothing and dialect.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=હેલ્લારો પછી વ્યાવસાયિકતા અને કલાત્મકતા વચ્ચે સંતુલન જાળવીને સર્જાતા મનોરંજનનું કમઠાણ! |url=https://www.gujaratsamachar.com/news/chitralok/after-hellaro-creating-entertainment-that-strikes-a-balance-between-professionalism-and-artistry |access-date=2024-02-06 |website=Gujarat Samachar |language=gu}}</ref> It was shot in Vaso near Nadiad.<ref name=":5" /> The film is based in the time period when the novella was written.<ref name=":5" />
== Soundtrack == Mehul Surti said that he researched small-town music as it was 23 years ago when the novella was written. He used local "band baaja" instruments and Indian banjo in songs and background music. "Parsang" is played during an engagement scene in the film while two other songs are used as background score.<ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5" /> Actor Maulik Nayak debuted as a playback singer.<ref name=":5" /> {{Infobox album | name = Kamthaan | type = soundtrack | artist = Mehul Surti<ref name=":3" /> | cover = | alt = | released = 2024 | recorded = | venue = | studio = | genre = Feature film soundtrack | length = | language = Gujarati | label = | producer = | misc = {{External media | audio1 = {{url|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgCaBVg7EGw|2=YouTube}}}} }}
{{tracklist | headline =Track listing | extra_column = Singer(s) | total_length = |all_music= Mehul Surti |all_lyrics= | title1 = Kamthaan (Title Song) | extra1 = Maulik Nayak | lyrics1 = Abhishek Shah | length1 = 1:33
| title2 = The Chor Song | extra2 = Aditya Gadhvi | lyrics2 = Saumya Joshi | length2 = 2:51
| title3 = Parsang | extra3 = Ghanshyam Zula, Hetal Mody | lyrics3 = Abhishek Shah | length3 = 5:36
}}
== Marketing and release == The film title was announced on 6 November 2023.{{cn|date=February 2024}} On 18 December 2023, the first poster of the film was released.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-19 |title='Kamthaan' unveils first look: A roller coaster from the creators of 'Hellaro' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/kamthaan-unveils-first-look-a-roller-coaster-from-the-creators-of-hellaro/articleshow/106116501.cms |access-date=2024-02-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The teaser was released on 4 January 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-05 |title='Kamthaan' Teaser : Gujarati Film where thief who burgles a cop's home, based on Ashwini Bhatt's novel {{!}} 'Kamthaan' Teaser : ચોર-પોલીસનું તોફાન કેવી કમાલ અને ધમાલ સર્જી શકે તે જુઓ અહીં... |url=https://www.gujaratimidday.com/entertainment-news/dhollywood-news/article/kamthaan-teaser-gujarati-film-where-thief-who-burgles-a-cop-s-home-based-on-ashwini-bhatt-s-novel-210217 |access-date=2024-01-09 |website=www.gujaratimidday.com |language=gu}}</ref> The trailer was released on 19 January 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-01-19 |title='Kamthaan' Trailer unleashes excitement among fans |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/kamthaan-trailer-unleashes-excitement-among-fans/articleshow/106992441.cms |access-date=2024-02-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The film was released on 2 February 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-04 |title='Kamthaan' earns praise from Vandana Pathak, Hiten Kumar, Manasi Parekh, and many more - exclusive! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movies/news/kamthaan-earns-praise-from-vandana-pathak-hiten-kumar-manasi-parekh-and-many-more-exclusive/articleshow/107402903.cms |access-date=2024-02-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gujarati |first=TV9 |date=2024-01-01 |title=એક્શન ડ્રામાથી ભરપુર રહેશે આ વર્ષ, આ ગુજરાતી ફિલ્મો મચાવશે ધૂમ |url=https://tv9gujarati.com/photo-gallery/cinema-photos/list-of-gujarati-films-released-2024-danny-jigar-vanila-icecream-kamthaan-935076.html |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=TV9 Gujarati |language=gu}}</ref>
== Reception == Kanksha Vasavada writing for ''The Times of India'' rated it 4 out of 5. She praised the direction, script, music, screenplay and performances.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Kamthaan Movie Review : A laugh riot with some power-packed performances |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/gujarati/movie-reviews/kamthaan/movie-review/107343662.cms |access-date=2024-02-06 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Nirali Kalani of ''Mid-Day Gujarati'' rated it 4 out of 5. She praised the performances of lead as well as supporting cast, direction, cinematography, soundtrack and dialogues but criticised the slow first half. She also noted it as a political and social satire.<ref name=":3" />
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