Kartam Bhugtam is an Indian Hindi-language psychological thriller film, written and directed by Soham P. Shah. The film stars Shreyas Talpade and Vijay Raaz in the lead roles, while Madhoo and Aksha Pardasany play other pivotal roles. Produced by Gandhar Films & Studio, the film was released on 17 May 2024.[2][3][4]
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Soham P. Shah |
| Written by | Soham Shah |
| Starring | Madhoo Shreyas Talpade Vijay Raaz Aksha Pardasany |
| Cinematography | Santosh Thundiyil |
| Edited by | Biren Jyoti Mohanty |
| Music by | Shabbir Ahmed |
Production company | Gandhar Films & Studio |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | est. ₹1 crore[1] |
Synopsis
editThe film's title, "Kartam Bhugtam," which translates to "what goes around, comes around," not only encapsulates the essence of its narrative but also serves as a profound philosophical cornerstone. The story is woven around the immutable laws of karma and destiny, deeply rooted in the ancient wisdom of Vedic astrology. It is a cinematic exploration of the belief that every individual's actions—good, bad, or indifferent—inevitably shape their future. The film intricately portrays how the characters’ lives are intertwined with the cosmic dance of planetary influences, leading to a series of events that affirm the age-old Hindi adage, "Jaise karoge, waise bharoge" (Just as you sow, so shall you reap).[5]
Cast
edit- Shreyas Talpade
- Vijay Raaz
- Madhoo
- Aksha Pardasany
- Gaurav Daagar
- Rishabh Kohli
- Asha Bisariya ( Dev's Mother)
Production
editThe film was officially announced in April 2024.[6]
Soundtrack
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Release
editKartam Bhugtam was theatrically released on 17 May 2024.[7]
Reception
editDeepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated 1.5/5 stars and observed, "If there is any actor who emerges from this wreck with his talent unscathed, it is Vijay Raaz."[8]
Sana Farzeen's review in India Today gives Kartam Bhugtam 2.5 stars. The music is forgettable, lacking well-designed songs. The title track is haunting, but not in a good way, with repetitive lines. Background music, especially during Vijay Raaz's scenes, is too loud, relying on old-school scares. The film overemphasizes its karma message across languages. Likely more suited for satellite than theaters or OTT.[9]
Ganesh Aaglave from Firstpost gave "Kartam Bhugtam" 2.5/5 stars, saying it has an intriguing plot but lacks execution.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Kartam Bhugtam Box Office Collection". Bollywood Hungama. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 25 May 2024.
- ^ "'Kartam Bhugtam', starring Shreyas Talpade and Vijay Raaz, gets release date". The Hindu. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Shreyas Talpade, Vijay Raaz's Next is Psychological Thriller Kartam Bhugtam". Film Companion. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "'Kartam Bhugtam' Review: Shreyas Talpade, Vijay Raaz pull this thriller through". 17 May 2024.
- ^ "Shreyas Talpade's Psychological Thriller 'Kartam Bhugtam' To Release On May 17". Outlook. PTI. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Continuing to count my blessings as I announce my 4th release of the year. 🙏". Instagram. Shreyas Talpade. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Kartam Bhugtam Movie: Changing the movement of planets, the fruit of karma is going to be found, Shreyas Talpade's film". NewsTrack. 27 March 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Kartam Bhugtam Review: Baffling!". Rediff. 17 May 2024.
- ^ "'Kartam Bhugtam' Review: Shreyas Talpade, Vijay Raaz pull this thriller through". India Today. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
- ^ "Kartam Bhugtam movie review: Shreyas Talpade-Vijay Raaz starrer has unique storyline but fails due to poor execution". Firstpost. 17 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.