Hunt (2024 film)
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| Directed by | Shaji Kailas |
| Written by | Nikhil Anand |
| Produced by | K. Radhakrishnan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Jackson Johnson |
| Edited by | Ajas Pukkadan |
| Music by | Kailas Menon |
Production company | Jayalakshmi Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Hunt is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language horror thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Nikhil Anand. Produced by K. Radhakrishnan under Jayalakshmi Films, it stars Bhavana, Renji Panicker and Chandhunadh.
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]The film was announced in December 2022.[1] It marks the second collaboration between Kailas and Bhavana after Chinthamani Kolacase (2006).[2] Principal photography commenced by December 2022.[3] The film was mainly shot in Palakkad[4] before wrapping in February 2023.[5]
Release
[edit]The teaser was released on 6 April 2023,[6] followed by the trailer on 3 September 2023.[7] The film was originally scheduled for a theatrical release on 9 August 2024.[8] However, the release date was postponed to 23 August 2024.[9]
Reception
[edit]Rohit Panikker of Times Now gave the film 2+1⁄2 stars out of 5 stars.[10] Gayathri Krishna of OTTplay rated the film three out of five stars.[11] Athira M of The Hindu reviewed the film.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ Madhu, Vignesh (14 December 2022). "Shaji Kailas' Hunt starring Bhavana is a suspense thriller". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 16 December 2022. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Bhavana Menon teams up with Kaapa director Shaji Kailas for a thriller titled Hunt". India Today. 13 January 2023. Archived from the original on 1 February 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Bhavana-Shaji Kailas' Hunt goes on floors". The Indian Express. 29 December 2022. Archived from the original on 29 March 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "ഷാജി കൈലാസിൻ്റെ ഹണ്ട് പ്രദർശനത്തിന്". Mathrubhumi. 25 July 2024. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "It's a wrap for Bhavana's horror thriller 'Hunt'". The Times of India. 7 February 2023.
- ^ Madhu, Vignesh (7 April 2023). "Hunt teaser out; Bhavana-Shaji Kailas film promises a spooky thriller". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Trailer of Bhavana's 'Hunt' out". The Hindu. 4 September 2023.
- ^ "Bhavana's 'Hunt' gets a release date; new teaser out". The Hindu. 16 July 2024. Archived from the original on 20 July 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Bhavana-starrer Malayalam Thriller Film Hunt Gets A New Release Date". News18. 16 August 2024. Archived from the original on 21 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Hunt Film Review: A Promising Storyline Let Down By An Average Screenplay". Times Now. 23 August 2024. Archived from the original on 25 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Hunt Review: Even with its flaws, the film manages to keep viewers hooked". OTTPlay. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ M, Athira (24 August 2024). "'Hunt' movie review: Bhavana and Shaji Kailas' horror-thriller is unexciting fare". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 August 2024. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
