Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri
| Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Vikas Vashisht |
| Written by | Amberdeep Singh |
| Produced by | Sargun Mehta Ravi Dubey |
| Starring | Gippy Grewal Sargun Mehta Roopi Gill |
| Cinematography | Navneet Misser |
| Edited by | Rohit Dhiman |
| Music by | Avvy Sra |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Punjabi |
| Box office | est. ₹35 crore (worldwide) |
Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri (transl. A Jatt Meets a Witch) is a 2024 Indian Punjabi-language horror-comedy film directed by Vikas Vashisht and written by Amberdeep Singh. It stars Gippy Grewal, Sargun Mehta[1] and Roopi Gill, with Nirmal Rishi and B. N. Sharma in supporting roles.[2][3] The film was released theatrically on 15 March 2024.[4]
Plot
Jalaludeen "Jallal", who frequently dismisses demanding wives as "chudails" (witches), convinces a friend to abandon his marriage during a trip with friends. He later marries Rani but grows suspicious that she may be supernatural. His doubts lead to a series of events that challenge his prejudices and force the group to reconsider their views on women and relationships.
Cast and characters
- Gippy Grewal as Jalaludeen
- Sargun Mehta as Rani
- Roopi Gill as Jeeti
- Nirmal Rishi
- B. N. Sharma
- Ravinder Mand
- Amrit Amby
- Deedar Gill
Production
Shooting started in April 2023.[5] The film was released in Indian cinemas on 15 March 2024.[6]
Reception
Critical response
The Indian Express described the film as "entertaining but uneven," noting its attempt to balance social commentary with comedy, and rated it 3 out of 5.[7] News Flash 18 praised the performances of Gippy Grewal and Sargun Mehta but pointed out tonal inconsistencies that at times undermined the impact.[8] 5 Dariya News described the film as a "refreshing concept" with "stellar performances, captivating music, and impressive visual effects," though it also observed that the execution could have been more consistent.[9]
Box office
Pinkvilla estimated an Indian total of ₹16.65 crore (gross ₹19.5 crore) by early April 2024.[10] The film grossed over ₹35 crore worldwide.
References
- ^ ""It's loud, fun, and angry," says Sargun Mehta on her supernatural role in 'Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri'". The Times of India. 19 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri: Sargun Mehta opens up about playing Chudail in Gippy Grewal starrer". India TV News. 21 February 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Gippy Grewal-Sargun Mehta, Jasmine Bhasin, Mannara Chopra And Others At Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri Screening". NDTV. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri on OTT – When and where to watch Gippy Grewal-Sargun Mehta's movie digitally". OTTPlay. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Sargun Mehta starts shooting for Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri". The Tribune. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Gippy Grewal and Sargun Mehta's 'Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri' goes on the floor". The Times of India. 6 April 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri movie review: Sargun Mehta fights for women's dignity in Gippy Grewal-led horror-comedy". The Indian Express. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri Movie Review: Gippy Grewal And Sargun Mehta Shine Amidst Tonal Inconsistencies". News Flash 18. 16 March 2024. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ "Jatt Nuu Chudail Takri Movie Review: A Refreshing Concept With Stellar Performances, Captivating Music, And Impressive VFX". 5 Dariya News. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ^ More, Shalmesh (29 December 2024). "Box Office: Highest-Grossing Punjabi Films Of 2024 - Diljit Dosanjh's Jatt & Juliet 3 Is At The Top With 125% Higher Collection Than Shinda Shinda No Papa!". Koimoi. Retrieved 7 October 2025.