Thank You for Coming | |
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Directed by | Karan Boolani |
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Cinematography | Anil Mehta |
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Distributed by | Pen Marudhar Entertainment |
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Running time | 117 minutes[2] |
Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Budget | ₹45 crores[3] |
Box office | est. ₹9.64 crores[4] |
Thank You for Coming is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language sex comedy film directed by Karan Boolani and produced by Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor.[5][6] Written by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh, the film stars Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila and Shibani Bedi.[7][8]
The film premiered at the 48th 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in the Gala Presentations section on 15 September 2023 and was theatrically released on 6 October 2023 to positive reviews from critics.[9][10][11] The film failed at the box office.[12]
Premise
The film follows Kanika Kapoor on a quest for love and sexual pleasure.
Cast
- Bhumi Pednekar as Kanika Kapoor
- Dolly Singh as Pallavi Khanna
- Shibani Bedi as Tina Das
- Shehnaaz Gill as Rushi Kalra
- Kusha Kapila as Neha alias "The Queen"
- Natasha Rastogi as Dr. Bina Kapoor, Kanika's mother
- Dolly Ahluwalia as Kishori Kapoor
- Pradhuman Singh as Jeevan Anand
- Karan Kundrra as Arjun Malhotra
- Gautmik as Karan, Pallavi's husband
- Sushant Divgikar as Rahul/Anjali
- Saloni Daini as Rabeya Das, Tina's daughter
- Anil Kapoor as Professor (special appearance)
Soundtrack
Thank You for Coming | |
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Soundtrack album by QARAN, The Jamroom, Hanita Bhambri, Vishal Mishra and Aman Pant | |
Released | 6 October 2023 |
Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
Length | 22:16 |
Language | Hindi |
Label | Saregama |
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Thank You for Coming on YouTube |
The music of the film is composed by QARAN, The Jamroom, Hanita Bhambri, Vishal Mishra and Aman Pant while lyrics are written by QARAN, IP Singh, Siddhant Kaushal, Raajesh Johri, Hanita Bhambri, Kumaar and Farmaan.[13]
The song Pari Hoon Main is remake version of the famous Suneeta Rao's song Paree Hoon Main from the album Dhuan (1991).[14]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Desi Wine" | QARAN, IP Singh | QARAN | QARAN, Nikhita Gandhi, The Rish, Arjun | 2:51 |
2. | "Haanji" | QARAN, Siddhant Kaushal | QARAN | QARAN, The Rish | 3:13 |
3. | "Pari Hoon Main" | Raajesh Johri | The Jamroom | Sunidhi Chauhan, Sushant Divgikr | 3:19 |
4. | "Pari Hoon Main" (Jazz Version) | Raajesh Johri | Aman Pant | Devashree Manohar | 1:41 |
5. | "Chehra 2.0" | Hanita Bhambri | Hanita Bhambri | Hanita Bhambri | 4:07 |
6. | "Duniya Farzi" | Kumaar | Vishal Mishra | Vishal Mishra, Nikhita Gandhi, Hansika Pareek | 3:30 |
7. | "Nach Nach" | Farmaan | Aman Pant | Aman Pant, Rashmeet Kaur | 3:05 |
Total length: | 22:16 |
Release
The film premiered at the 48th 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in the Gala Presentations section on 15 September 2023 and was theatrically released on 6 October 2023 to positive reviews from critics.[9][10][11] It released on the streaming platform, Netflix on 1 December 2023.[15]
Marketing
The marketing of the film involved a month long promotional tour with Pednekar, Gill, Singh, Bedi and Kapila that included many fan events and the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).[16][17]
Reception
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 79% of 14 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.5/10.[18]
Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave the film 3/5 stars stating, "Bhumi Pednekar film is a heartfelt slap in the face of the zillions of movies that are about privileged boys and their putrid toys".[19] Marya E. Gates of Indie Wire gave the film a B- stating, "Anand and Singh’s script tries to tackle too many thematic issues, ultimately short-changing most of them. However, it’s hard to deny Pednekar’s irrepressible charm."[20]
In a more positive review, Meera Navlakha of Mashable stated, "If its purpose is to serve as a feminist romp for modern India, it succeeded – and executed with fun. This is a welcome addition to the genre, reinforcing that female stories deserve to be told with humor, light and meaning".[21]
Box office
Thank You for Coming had an opening day gross of ₹0.8 crore with an average occupency of 67.52%. The film witnessed a 44% growth gross on day two, grossing ₹1.15 crore but continuously showed decline since.[22]
As of 29 November 2023, Thank You for Coming grossed ₹8.73 crore in India and ₹0.91 crore overseas for a worldwide gross of ₹9.64 crore.[4]
References
- ↑ "Thank You for Coming". TIFF. Archived from the original on 19 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ↑ "Thank You for Coming (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 3 October 2023. Archived from the original on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ "Thank You For Coming box office collection day 4". The Times of India. 10 October 2023. Archived from the original on 4 November 2023. Retrieved 2 November 2023.
- 1 2 "Thank You For Coming Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. 6 October 2023. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ↑ "Thank You For Coming: Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill join Kusha Kapila and Dolly Singh on new 'chick flick'". Hindustan Times. 11 August 2023. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ↑ "Thank You For Coming: Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill redefine friendship in NEW poster ahead of trailer release". Pinkvilla. 5 September 2023. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ↑ "Thank You For Coming trailer: Bhumi Pednekar's bold film on sex, orgasms and female bonding". Hindustan Times. 6 September 2023. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ↑ "Thank You For Coming: Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Kusha Kapila, Dolly Singh, Karan Kundra unite for chick flick". Mid Day. 10 August 2023. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- 1 2 "THANK YOU FOR COMING (2023)". Rotten Tomatoes. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
- 1 2 "Bhumi Pednekar and Shehnaaz Gill starrer Thank You For Coming to have its Gala World Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival 2023". Bollywood Hungama. 10 August 2023. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- 1 2 "Thank You For Coming: Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill's film to release on October 6". India Today. 10 August 2023. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ↑ "NO ONE COMING For Thank You For Coming - Box Office India". Box Office India. Archived from the original on 16 November 2023. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ↑ "Thank You for Coming (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "Thank You For Coming song Pari Hoon Main OUT: Bhumi Pednekar embraces her inner 'pariness' in recreated track". Pinkvilla. 29 September 2023. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
- ↑ "Thank You for Coming drops on OTT: When and how to watch this urban feminist comedy-drama". The Times of India. 1 December 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 1 December 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
- ↑ "Bhumi Pednekar, Kusha Kapila, and others serve fashion goals at Thank You For Coming movie promotions". The Indian Express. 13 September 2023. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ↑ "Bhumi Pednekar and Shehnaaz Gill starrer Thank You For Coming to have its Gala World Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival 2023". Bollywood Hungama. 10 August 2023. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
- ↑ "Thank You for Coming". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
- ↑ "Thank You For Coming movie review: Bhumi Pednekar film revels in its joyous silliness". India Today. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ↑ "'Thank You for Coming' Review: Hindi Sex Comedy Finds the Elusive Female Orgasm in a Coming-of-Age Tale". Indie Wire. 12 September 2023. Archived from the original on 4 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ↑ "'Thank You For Coming' review: An empowering and raunchy feminist comedy". Mashable. 15 September 2023. Archived from the original on 8 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
- ↑ "Thank You For Coming Box Office". Sacnilk. Archived from the original on 15 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.