Jarann
| Jarann | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Hrishikesh Gupte |
| Written by | Hrishikesh Gupte |
| Produced by | Amol Bhagat Nitin Bhalchandra Kulkarni Anees Bazmee |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Milind Jog |
| Edited by | Abhijeet Deshpande |
| Music by | AV Prafullachandra |
Production companies | Anees Bazmee Productions A & N Cinema's LLP A3 Events & Media Services, |
| Distributed by | Panorama Studios |
Release date |
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Running time | 124 minutes[1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |
| Box office | ₹3.5 crore |
Jarann is a 2025 Indian Marathi-language psychological thriller film written and directed by Hrishikesh Gupte. Produced by Anees Bazmee Productions, A & N Cinema's LLP, and A3 Events & Media Services, the film stars Amruta Subhash, Anita Date-Kelkar, Kishor Kadam, Jyoti Malshe, and Avanee Joshi.[2][3][4]
The film was theatrically released on June 6, 2025, in theaters across India, Jarann explores themes of psychological turmoil, black magic, and ancient superstitions set in a remote village. The film is praised for its strong performances, particularly by Subhash, and its storytelling.
Cast
[edit]- Amruta Subhash as Radha
- Durva Deodhar as young Radha
- Anita Date-Kelkar as Ganguti
- Kishor Kadam as Dr. Dhananjay Kulkarni, Radha's childhood psychiatrist
- Jyoti Malshe as Dr. Rashmi Pandit, Radha's current psychiatrist
- Avanee Joshi as Saie, Radha's daughter
- Amruta Modak as Revati
- Rajan Bhise as Radha's father
- Vikram Gailwad as Shekhar, Radha's husband
- Seema Deshmukh as Radha's mother
- Prajakta Datar as Priyanka
- Dhananjay Sardeshpande as Upadhye Guruji
- Rama Nadgauda as Priyanka's mother
- Vaishali Rajeghatge as Raut Kaku *Shrikant Prabhudesai as Kaka
- Vedant Prabhudesai as RRadh's cousin
- Rasika Joshi as Rasika
- Bhargavi Chirmule and Sonalee Kulkarni appeared in dance number
- Snehal Shidam as the house help[5]
Marketing and release
[edit]The trailer launch event was held on 23 May 2025 in Mumbai.[6] Jarann was released on June 6, 2025, in theaters.[3]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]Jarann received generally positive reviews for its performances, direction, and atmospheric tension, though some criticized its slow pacing and unclear ending. Amruta Subhash's portrayal of Radha was widely praised, with Scroll.in calling her "terrified, terrifying, and terrific," highlighting her ability to convey complex emotions.[7] Aarti Borade of TV9 Marathi wrote "The story of the film, though simple, is very deep while cinematography and background music make the film more terrifying, but the lack of VFX is annoying at some places."[8] Sameer Jawale of Loksatta praised performances by Amruta Subhash (Radha) and Anita Date (Ganguti), music, cinematography and a gripping climax with two surprising twists.[9]
Kalpeshraj Kubal of Maharashtra Times rated 3 stars out of 5 stars and describes Jarann as a slow-starting film that accelerates into a gripping, psychologically complex horror experience. It uses subtle hints and metaphors, with a disjointed narrative and abrupt character exits, making it unconventional. Ideal for fans of psychoanalytic horror, it may not appeal to those expecting a typical horror movie."[10] Anupama Gunde of Pudhari rated 4 stars out of 5 stars and wrote "If the film had shed light on the motives and mindset of the character who practices black magic like Ganguti, this film would have been more gripping."[11]
Box office
[edit]The film earned ₹3.5 crore in twelve days.[12][2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jarann". Central Board of Film Certification. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ a b "याला म्हणतात माऊथ पब्लिसिटी! जारण सिनेमाची 12 दिवसांत तब्बल इतक्या कोटींची कमाई". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ a b "Bollywood director Anees Bazmee presents Marathi Film 'Jarann': Spine-Chilling Teaser Out Now". Deccan Chronicle. 2025-05-17. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ "Anees Bazmee on presenting Marathi film Jarann starring Amruta Subhash: "I have deeply admired the exceptional quality of Marathi cinema"". Bollywood Hungama. 2025-05-17. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ "'JARANN' (MARATHI) REVIEW | 5 June 2025". Film Information. 2025-06-05. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ "Anees Bazmee Ventures Into Marathi Cinema With Jarann, Trailer Out Now". News18. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ Ramnath, Nandini (2025-06-06). "'Jarann' review: Amruta Subhash is terrified, terrifying and terrific in horror thriller". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ Borade, Aarti (2025-06-18). "Jarann movie review: कसा आहे अमृता सुभाष-अनिता दातेचा 'जारण' सिनेमा? वाचा रिव्ह्यू". TV9 Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ Jawale, Sameer (2025-06-17). "अनिता दाते आणि अमृता सुभाष यांच्या अभिनयाने नटलेला 'जारण' पाहिलात की नाही?". Loksatta (in Marathi). Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ "अभिनय इतका खरा की प्रेक्षकांना अस्वस्थ वाटू लागतं... जारण सिनेमाचा रिव्ह्यू वाचाच". Maharashtra Times (in Marathi). Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ Gunde, Anupama (2025-06-06). "Jarann Marathi Movie Review: थरारक वळण आणि सुटत जाणारे गुंते... अमृता सुभाष- अनिता दातेचा जारण चित्रपट पहावा का?". Pudhari (in Marathi). Retrieved 2025-06-24.
- ^ Kulkarni, Apurva (2025-06-18). "JARAN MOVIE : भय, भावनिक तडका आणि थ्रिलर! 'जारण'चा नवा विक्रम, 12 दिवसांत कमावला 3.5 कोटींचा गल्ला". Sakal (in Marathi). Retrieved 2025-06-23.