Kuttey




Kuttey
Kuttey film poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAasmaan Bhardwaj
Written by
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyFarhad Ahmed Dehlvi
Edited byA. Sreekar Prasad
Music byVishal Bhardwaj
Distributed byYash Raj Films
108 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box officeest. ₹4.05 crore[2]

Kuttey (transl. Dogs) is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film[3] directed by Aasmaan Bhardwaj, in his directorial debut.[4] It is produced by Vishal Bhardwaj Films, T-Series Films, and Luv Films.[5] The film stars an ensemble cast of Tabu, Arjun Kapoor, Naseeruddin Shah, Radhika Madan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Kumud Mishra, and Shardul Bhardwaj.[6][7]

It was theatrically released on 13 January 2023.[8][9]

Plot

One rainy night in the outskirts of Mumbai, three stray gangs unknowingly cross paths on the hunt for a van carrying crores of cash and it's every man for himself.

Cast

Soundtrack

Kuttey
Soundtrack album by 
Vishal Bhardwaj
Released10 January 2023[10]
Recorded2021-2022
StudioNotting Hill Blues Studio, Kiran+Nivi Studio, Studio Satya, Capricon Studio, Abbey Road Studios, White Noise Studio
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length30:01
LanguageHindi
LabelT-Series
Vishal Bhardwaj chronology
Darlings
(2022)		Kuttey
(2023)		Khufiya
(2023)
Official audio
Kuttey - Full Album on YouTube

The music of the film is composed by Vishal Bhardwaj. The lyrics are penned by Gulzar & Faiz Ahmad Faiz.[10]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Awaara Dogs"GulzarVishal Dadlani3:36
2."Tere Saath"GulzarVishal Bhardwaj, Kiran + Nivi4:06
3."Ek Aur Dhan Te Nan"GulzarJyoti Nooran, Hanumankind4:46
4."Azaadi"GulzarSukhwinder Singh4:30
5."Vaat Lagli"GulzarAvdhoot Gupte2:43
6."Kuttey (Title Track)"Faiz Ahmad FaizRekha Bhardwaj2:54
7."Khoon Ki Khushboo"GulzarSunidhi Chauhan3:06
8."Phir Dhan Te Nan"GulzarSukhwinder Singh, Vishal Dadlani4:20
Total length:30:01

Reception

Kuttey received positive reviews from critics for its performances (particularly Tabu's) screenplay and background score.

Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times wrote, "It's a one-time watch and if nothing else, enjoy the music."[11] Ronak Kotecha of Times Of India rated the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Kuttey starts off with a bang and keeps powering its screenplay with interestingly dark, sharp and self-centered characters". He added "it's easy to pick your favorite. Tabu tops the list her pitch is perfect and appears effortless, Kapoor has more to do, and the actor delivers an honest performance while Naseeruddin Shah, Konkana, Radhika, Shardul, and Kumud make their limited time on screen count".[12]



Zinia Bandyopadhyay of India Today rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Kuttey is best enjoyed if you have a knack for dark and wry humor. However, if gore is not your cup of tea, it is best to steer clear of this one. The performances are indeed the strong suit in the film Mishra and Kapoor both will leave you impressed, Tabu, steals the show, Madan is a delight to watch, and Naseerudin and Konkona’s extended cameo sets the mood to wish they had more screen time".[13] Avinash Lohana of Pinkvilla rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Kuttey does entertain and enthrall, but in parts. The film was capable of a lot more and doesn’t optimize its potential. Kapoor gives a sincere performance, Tabu, Konkona, and Kumud delivered controlled performances which leaves an impact, and Radhika and Shardul shone in their respective roles".[14]

Bollywood Hungama rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Kuttey rests on an interesting concept and strong performances but suffers from excessive violence and usage of cuss words".[15] Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Kuttey is a film that certainly does not bark up the wrong tree. On performances, she highlighted Tabu's work, who delivers an unblemished performance, and is admirably supported well by Mishra, Kapoor, Madan, and Bharadwaj go along with the flow of the wild tale without missing a beat, while Naseeruddin Shah and Konkona Sen do full justice to their limited roles".[16] Anna M. M. Vetticad of Firstpost rated it 2 out of 5 stars and wrote, "Kuttey needed some meat to bark. The film doesn’t have a very convincing storyline the unnecessary violence, use of cuss words, and a huge waste of some good craftsmen".[17]

References

  1. ^ "Kuttey". British Board of Film Classification. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Kuttey Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  3. ^ "Kuttey". British Board of Film Classification. KUTTEY is a Hindi-language action thriller in which rival groups each plan the heist of an armored truck carrying a large amount of money.
  4. ^ "Vishal Bhardwaj's thriller 'Kuttey', starring Tabu & Naseeruddin Shah, will hit the theatres in Jan". The Economic Times.
  5. ^ "Kuttey: Tabu And Arjun Kapoor's Film Gets A Release Date". NDTV.com.
  6. ^ "Arjun Kapoor, Tabu starrer 'Kuttey' set for release in January 2023". The Hindu. 7 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Kuttey Release Date: सामने आई 'कुत्ते' की रिलीज डेट, अर्जुन कपूर और नसीरुद्दीन शाह लीड रोल में आएंगे नजर". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi).
  8. ^ "Arjun Kapoor starrer Kuttey gets a new release date; to release in January 2023". Bollywood Hungama. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2022.
  9. ^ "Arjun Kapoor-Tabu's thriller Kuttey to release on this date". The Indian Express. 7 November 2022.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b "Kuttey – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". JioSaavn. 10 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Kuttey movie review: An entertaining, raw and wild tale of bloodthirsty people". Hindustantimes. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  12. ^ "Kuttey Movie Review: Tabu doggedly leads this wild and entertaining pack of hounds". Times of India. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
  13. ^ "Kuttey Movie Review: Arjun Kapoor delivers a strong performance in Aasmaan Bhardwaj's dark and raw film". India today. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  14. ^ "Kuttey Review: An enthralling Arjun Kapoor, Tabu, Kumud Mishra film that doesn't optimize its potential". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  15. ^ "Kuttey Movie Review". Bollywood hungama. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  16. ^ "Kuttey Review: Tabu Delivers Another Unblemished Performance In Twisted Thriller". NDTV. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  17. ^ "Kuttey movie review: Unnecessary violence, use of cuss words, and a huge waste of some good craftsmen". Firstpost. Retrieved 13 January 2023.

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