Zokkomon
| Zokkomon | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Satyajit Bhatkal |
| Screenplay by |
Satyajit Bhatkal Lancy Fernandes Svati Chakravarty Bhatkal |
| Story by |
Satyajit Bhatkal Lancy Fernandes Svati Chakravarty Bhatkal |
| Starring |
Darsheel Safary Manjari Phadnis Anupam Kher |
| Music by | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy |
| Cinematography | Keshav Prakash |
| Edited by | Suresh Pai |
Production company | |
| Distributed by |
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
Release dates | April 22, 2011 |
| Country | India/United States |
| Language | Hindi |
Zokkomon (Hindi: ज़ॉक्कोमॉन) is 2011 Bollywood action superhero film, released by Disney World Cinema, written and directed by Satyajit Bhatkal. Starring Darsheel Safary in the leading role, Zokkomon is Disney's fourth involvement in a production for the Indian market (after the computer-animated Roadside Romeo, Tollywood movie Anaganaga O Dheerudu and the live-action Do Dooni Chaar). The music has been composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy.[1]
Plot
Kunal (Darsheel Safary), an orphaned boy, discovers how cruel life is when he is abandoned by his heartless uncle (Pitbull). Left to fend for himself, Kunal soon realizes the hero within and begins his epic journey of adventure and transformation to become Zokkomon.
Cast
- Darsheel Safary as Kunal / Zokkomon
- Manjari Phadnis as Kittu
- Anupam Kher as Deshraj (Kunal's uncle) / Dr Vivek Roy
Soundtrack
The music is composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy. Lyrics are penned by Ramesh,Lakshmi and Javed Akhtar
| Zokkomon | ||||
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| Soundtrack album by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy | ||||
| Released | March 25, 2011 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Label | Buena Vista | |||
| Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy chronology | ||||
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Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Performer(s) | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Eena Meena Myna Mo" | Javed Akhtar | Yashita Yashpal | ||
| 2. | "Jhunjhunamakadstrama" | Ramesh | Anushka | ||
| 3. | "Suno Brother" | Anirudh | Lakshmi | ||
| 4. | "Tum Bin Yeh Dil Ghabraye" | Javed Akhtar | Shaan | ||
| 5. | "Zokkomon" | Javed Akhtar | Shankar Mahadevan | ||
| 6. | "Zokkomon - I" | Javed Akhtar | Alyssa Mendonsa, Shankar Mahadevan |
Release
The movie was originally scheduled for release on May 7, 2010, but due to scheduling conflicts with Bumm Bumm Bole, another film starring Safary, the release date was moved to April 22, 2011.[2][3][4]
Home Media
The film was released by Buena Vista Home Entertainment on DVD, digital Download, and on demand on July 26, 2011.[5][6][7][8] The release will be produced in DVD widescreen and include a Hindi language track plus English subtitles.
Reception
Critical response
Zokkomon has received favorable reviews from film critics. Los Angeles Times film critic Kevin Thomas describes Zokkomon as a "lively and engaging family film" that has "more substance and cohesiveness than much Bollywood fare."[9] Robert Koehler of Variety calls the production package under Satyajit Bhatkal's direction "thoroughly pro," while Kirk Honeycutt of The Hollywood Reporter says that the first live-action film from Disney Studios India is "designed to give Indian kids their first superhero."[10][11]
References
- ↑ "Walt Disney Studios Launch Zokkomon". Glamsham.
- ↑ Bansal, Robin (2010-01-29). "Working with Darsheel was an amazing experience: Zokkomon director". Hindustan Times (HT Media Limited). Retrieved 2010-04-21.
- ↑ Jha, Subhash K. (2010-05-12). "I jist want my fans to love me: Darsheel". The Times of India (Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd). Retrieved 2010-05-18.
- ↑ "Walt Disney's Zokkomon to Release on 22nd April 2011". Bollywood Trade. 2 March 2011. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ↑ "Walt Disney Unveils Three Indian Movies In North America". The Economic Times. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ↑ Ramrakhani, Naina (1 July 2011). "Disney Sets Up a New Home in India". Desi Hits. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ↑ "Disney to Launch 3 Hindi Films in North America Across Platforms". Business of Cinema. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ↑ "Disney Releasing 3 Indian Films in North America". Deccan Herald. 30 June 2011. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ↑ Thomas, Kevin (25 April 2011). "Movie Review: Zokkomon". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ↑ Honeycutt, Kirk (19 April 2011). "Zokkomon: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
- ↑ Koehler, Robert (20 April 2011). "Zokkomon". Variety. Retrieved 13 July 2011.