| Zokkomon | |
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| Directed by | Satyajit Bhatkal |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Keshav Prakash |
| Edited by | Suresh Pai |
| Music by | Songs: Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Background Score: Hitesh Sonik |
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| Distributed by | UTV Motion Pictures |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Zokkomon is a2011 IndianHindi-languagesuperhero film released byDisney World Cinema, written and directed bySatyajit Bhatkal. StarringDarsheel Safary in the lead role,Zokkomon is Disney's fourth involvement in a production for theIndian market (after the animatedRoadside Romeo, theTollywood movieAnaganaga O Dheerudu, and the live-actionDo Dooni Chaar). The music has been composed byShankar–Ehsaan–Loy.[1] The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences alike who praised the performances, most notably Safary, Fadnis, and Kher but had criticism towards the story and noted that the film didn't make full use of its potential.
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Kunal (Safary), an orphaned boy, discovers how cruel life is when he is abandoned by his heartless uncle, Deshraj Kumar (Kher). Left to fend for himself, Kunal soon realizes the hero within and begins his epic journey of adventure and transformation to become Zokkomon.
The music is composed byShankar–Ehsaan–Loy. Lyrics are penned by Ramesh, Lakshmi, andJaved Akhtar
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| Released | 25 March 2011 | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Label | Buena Vista | |||
| Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy chronology | ||||
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | {{{extra_column}}} | Length |
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| 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 |
The film was originally scheduled for release on 7 May 2010, but due to scheduling conflicts withBumm Bumm Bole, another film starring Safary, the release date was moved to 22 April 2011.[3][4]
The film was released byBuena Vista Home Entertainment onDVD, digital Download, and on demand on 26 July 2011.[5][6]
Zokkomon received mostly favorable reviews from film critics. Kevin Thomas ofLos Angeles Times gave the film 4 out of 5, describing the film as a "lively and engaging family film" that has "more substance and cohesiveness than much Bollywood fare."[7] Robert Koehler of Variety calls the production package under Satyajit Bhatkal's direction "thoroughly pro," while Kirk Honeycutt ofThe Hollywood Reporter says that the first live-action film from Disney Studios India is "designed to give Indian kids their first superhero."[8][9]
Conversely,Shubhra Gupta ofThe Indian Express gave the film 2 stars out of 5, writing ″Too bad Zokkomon doesn't make full use of its potential.″[10] Anuj Kumar in his negative review forThe Hindu called the film ″Low on IQ, high on saccharine!″. He further wrote ″We never get to know the logic behind rechristening Kunal Zokkomon in a place where people speak chaste Hindi and the kids are not shown watching any cartoon channel. A name like Zokkomon sounds out of place in such territory, but Bhatkal never substantiates it in the script. Perhaps Disney wants to promote Zokkomon as a long-lost Indian cousin of Doraemon or Pokemon if the film does well. But for now, it comes across as a misplaced marketing move. Darsheel is the best thing about the film. Kher hams big time and Manjari overdoes the cute act.″[11]