3G (film)
| 3G | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by |
Sheershak Anand Shantanu Ray Chhibber |
| Produced by |
Sunil Lulla Viki Rajani |
| Starring |
Neil Nitin Mukesh Sonal Chauhan |
| Music by |
Mithoon Amar Mohile |
| Editing by | Sanjay Sharma |
| Studio | Next Gen Films |
| Distributed by | Eros International |
| Release dates |
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| Running time | 2 hrs 5 mins |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office |
 58.2 million (US$930,000)[2] |
3G is a Bollywood horror film directed by Sheershak Anand and Shantanu Ray Chhibber, and produced under Eros International and Next Gen Films. The film features Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sonal Chauhan in lead roles. It was released in India on 15 March 2013.[3]
Plot
3G movie is the story of Sam Arora and Sheena, a couple, who become victims of a series of events when Sam buys a 3G enabled second hand phone in Fiji islands while on a holiday.One night they receive a Phantom Call which changes their lives forever. They must face the unbelievable reality that the phone is somehow responsible for all that is happening to them and around them. The only way to stay alive, it seems is to unravel the mystery of the phone. But as the hours burn on, that becomes harder and harder to do. Technology is a part of our lives, what happens when technology wants to take our lives? 3G embodies the horror of a recurring nightmare that draws inspiration from the insecurities of modern life. In spite of all our technology and sophistication, we can't escape the unknown.
Cast
- Neil Nitin Mukesh as Sam Arora
- Sonal Chauhan as Sheena
- Mrinalini Sharma as Chaima
- Asheesh Kapur as Mong Hayward
Critical reception
3G has received mixed to negative response from critics. Ankur Pathak from Rediff.com rated the film 1.5/5 stars and says "Watch 3G only for a few cheap thrills."[4] Swati Deogire of in.com gave the movie 2.5 stars, saying "3G is strictly OK and is more of a travel brochure for Fiji."[5] Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama rated the film 2/5 and added "3G doesn't work despite potential in its premise".Gauravs Movie Reviews rated the movie 1.5 stars saying " entire movie is full of plot holes even the proper connection between the couples and 3G phone is not being explained till the end".[citation needed]
Soundtrack
The soundtrack of the film is composed by Mithoon and lyrics are penned by Mithoon, Shelle, Sonu Kakkar . A single track called "Kaise Bataaoon" which is sung by KK & Sonal Chauhan was released on 15 February 2013. Musicperk.com rated the album 7.5/10 quoting "Not bad at all".[6]
Tracklist
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kaise Bataaoon" | KK, Sonal Chauhan | 4:43 | |
| 2. | "Khalbali" | Arijit Singh, Shilpa Rao,Tochi Raina | 5:20 | |
| 3. | "Bulbulliya" | Adnan Sami | 5:58 | |
| 4. | "Kaise Bataaoon (Cantabile)" | Abhishek Nailwal | 4:54 | |
| 5. | "Khalbali (Punjabi)" | Tochi Raina | 5:41 | |
| 6. | "3G (Theme)" | Instrumental | 2:12 |
References
- ↑ "WATCH: Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sonal Chauhan’s horror tale trailer in ‘3G’". Zeenews.com. 6 January 2013. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
- ↑ http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/top-grossers=
- ↑ http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/photos/view/stills/parties-and-events/id/1438135
- ↑ Ankur Pathak. "Review: 3G only offers cheap thrills". Rediff.com. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ↑ Swati Deogire. "Movie Review: 3G is more travel brochure than film". in.com. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ↑ http://www.musicperk.com/3g/
External links
- 3G at the Internet Movie Database