3 Ekka (Gujarati: ૩ એક્કા) is a 2023 Indian Gujarati-language drama film directed by Rajesh Sharma and written by Chetan Daiya and Parth Trivedi. It stars Malhar Thakar, Yash Soni, Mitra Gadhavi, Kinjal Rajpriya, Esha Kansara, and Tarjanee Bhadla in the lead roles.[2] The film was released on 25 August 2023 and went on to become the second-highest grossing Gujarati film of all time, behind Chaal Jeevi Laiye!.

3 Ekka
Official Poster
Directed byRajesh Sharma
Written byChetan Daiya
Parth Trivedi
Produced byAnand Pandit
Vaishal Shah
Starring
CinematographyPratik Parmar
Edited byNirav Panchal
Music byKedar and Bhargav
Production
companies
  • Anand Pandit Motion Pictures
  • Jannock Films
Distributed byRupam Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
Release date
  • 25 August 2023 (2023-08-25)
Running time
146 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageGujarati
Box officeest.26.11 crore (US$3.1 million)[1]

Cast

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Production

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On 20 November 2022, the film was announced featuring the trio of Malhar Thakar, Yash Soni, and Mitra Gadhavi. They had previously worked together in blockbuster Gujarati film Chhello Divas.[5] The film is produced under the banner of Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, and Jannock Films. The music of the film has given by Kedar and Bhargav.

Filming

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The shooting of the film commenced on 13 February 2023[6] and wrapped up in nearly 50 Days.[3] The entire film was shot in Ahmedabad.

Soundtrack

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3 Ekka
Soundtrack album by
Kedar and Bhargav
Released2023 (2023)
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length5:43
LanguageGujarati
LabelK Brothers Music

All lyrics are written by Bhargav Purohit; all music is composed by Kedar and Bhargav

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Tehunk"Aditya Gadhvi, Kedar and Bhargav2:56
2."Bheruda"Jigardan Gadhavi, Kedar and Bhargav2:47
Total length:5:43

Marketing and release

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The teaser of the film released on 15 July 2023.[7] The trailer of the film was released on 21 July by Amitabh Bachhan.[8] The film was initially set to release on 18 August 2023,[7][9] but it was rescheduled and then released on 25 August 2023.[10]

Reception

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The film was well received by the audience.[11][12] It was declared blockbuster on the box office[13] and grossed over 12.56 crore (US$1.5 million) in its first week.[14] It collected 26.11 crore (US$3.1 million) in its 20-day run,[1] becoming the second-highest grossing Gujarati film of all time behind Chaal Jeevi Laiye!.

Akanksha Vasavada of The Times of India rated it 4 out of 5. She praised story, direction and performances while noted that the second half needed "tighter" editing.[15] Rachana Joshi writing for Mid-Day Gujarati rated it 3 out of 5. She praised performances, direction and story but criticised the screenplay and editing.[16]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "अजी छोड़िए भी 'गदर 2'-'जवान' को, करोड़ों में खेल रही ये गुजराती फिल्म, कलेक्शन देख उड़ जाएंगे होश". Navbharat Times (in Hindi). Retrieved 24 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Malhar Thakar shares a glimpse of his next film '3 Ekka'". Times of India. 13 July 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Mitra Gadhvi talked exclusively on his recent wrapped-up film "3 Ekka"". Times of India. 29 March 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  4. ^ "PHOTO! Esha Kansara to play the character name Jhanvi in "3 Ekka"". Times of India. 2 March 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  5. ^ "'Chello Divas' team will be seen again in '3 Ekka', see poster". Gujarati Mid-Day. 20 November 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  6. ^ "EXCLUSIVE! Muhurat pictures from the sets of "Tran Ekka"". Times of India. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  7. ^ a b "'3 Ekka' teaser: Yash Soni- Malhar Thakar starrer promises a comedy entertainer". Times of India. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Megastar Amitabh Bachchan launches "Tron Ekka" trailer, starring Yash Soni, Malhar Thakar, and Mitra Gadhvi". Times of India. 21 July 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  9. ^ "મલ્હાર ઠાકર-યશ સોની અભિનીત "3 એક્કા" ની રિલીઝ ડેટ જાહેર, જુઓ ફિલ્મની પ્રથમ ઝલક". ETV Bharat. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2023.
  10. ^ ""3 Ekka" release pushed by one week, set to hit theatres on August 25". Times of India. 16 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  11. ^ Sandesh. "'3 એક્કા' પાછળનો આઈડિયા આવી રીતે આવ્યો, દર્શકોએ કહ્યું ટેહુક..." Sandesh. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  12. ^ "Box Office: Gujarati Film 3 Ekka zooms past Rs 11 crore nett in 6 days; Raksha Bandhan gives 100 percent boost". PINKVILLA. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  13. ^ "Box Office: Gujarati Film 3 Ekka to emerge a BLOCKBUSTER with STRONG Monday; Collects Rs 6.90 crore in 4 days". PINKVILLA. 29 August 2023. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  14. ^ "Gujarati Film Tron Ekka makes Box Office history". Deccan Chronicle. 2 September 2023.
  15. ^ "3 Ekka Movie Review : A good family entertainer that leaves you in splits". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
  16. ^ "'3 Ekka' Review : Complete family entertainment of 'Chello Divas' star Yash Soni, Malhar Thakar, Mitra Gadhavi | '૩ એક્કા' Review : જુગારના એક્કાઓની ધમાલ કૉમેડી છે કમ્પલિટ ફેમિલી એન્ટરટેઇનમેન્ટ". www.gujaratimidday.com (in Gujarati). 26 August 2023. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
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