Kali Jotta
{{Short description|2023 Punjabi Language Film}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2023}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2023}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kali Jotta
| image = Kali Jotta poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Vijay Kumar Arora
| writer = Harinder Kour
| producer = {{ubl|Sunny Raj|Varun Arora|Sarla Rani|Santosh Subhash Thite|Neeru Bajwa}}
| starring = {{ubl|Satinder Sartaaj|Neeru Bajwa|Wamiqa Gabbi}}
| cinematography = {{ubl|Lalit Sahoo|P.P.C. Chakravarty}}
| editing = Bharat S. Rawat
| music = Beat Minister
| studio = {{ubl|Neeru Bajwa Entertainment|U&I Films|VH Entertainment}}
| distributor = Omjee Star Studios
| released = {{Film date|2023|02|03|df=y}}
| runtime = 130 minutes{{cite web |title=Kali Jotta (15) |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/kali-jotta-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdewnzax |website=British Board of Film Classification |access-date=27 February 2023}}
| country = India
| language = Punjabi
| budget =
| gross = {{INR}}42.53 crore{{Cite web |title=Kali Jotta (2023) - Financial Information |url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Kali-Jotta-(2022-India) |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=The Numbers}}
}}
Kali Jotta is a 2023 Indian Punjabi-language crime drama film directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, written by Harinder Kour and starring Satinder Sartaaj, Neeru Bajwa and Wamiqa Gabbi.{{cite web|date=9 January 2023 |title=Kali Jotta Movie: Showtimes, Review, Songs, Trailer, Posters, News & Videos|work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/movie-details/kali-jotta/movieshow/81191701.cms?_gl=1*r7v6lq*_ga*bTMtekRVRnVkRkFCOTVrSi1VQ25fZk40RGZUU0t5VGhCWENMR1UyclVvNmxtM2ZQVDlkNzdYbHc1ZUJvY2xyYg../|access-date=4 February 2023}}
Cast
- Satinder Sartaaj as Deedar
- Neeru Bajwa as Rabia
- Wamiqa Gabbi as Anant
- Prince Kanwaljit Singh as Boota
- Nikita Grover as Goldy
- Roopi Rupinder as Gurinder
- Gurpreet Bhangu as Teacher
- Harpreet Kaler as Jass
- Anita Devgan as Mental Person
Release
=Theatrical=
The film was released on 3 February 2023.{{cite news|date=28 January 2023|title=New Punjabi Movie Release Date: From Kali Jotta to Ji Wife Ji, these Punjabi films will be released in February|url=https://www.abplive.com/city/chandigarh/kali-jotta-to-ji-wife-ji-see-punjabi-films-will-release-in-february-check-details-2319583/|work=ABP News|access-date=4 February 2023}}
=Home media=
On 13 April 2023, the film became available for digital streaming on Chaupal, two months after its theatrical release.{{cite news|date=18 April 2023|title=Within hours of release, 'Kali Jotta' breaks viewership records on Chaupal OTT|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/release-kali-jott-viewership-records-chaupal-ott-8563385/|website=The Indian Express|access-date=1 May 2023}}
Music
Beat Minister has composed the music and Raju Singh has given the background score of the film while the film's lead Sartaaj has penned the lyrics.{{cite news|date=4 February 2023|title=Kali Jotta Reviews, Release Date, Star Cast, Plot, Trailer, OTT &More Updates|url=https://en.janbharattimes.com/entertainment/kali-jotta-release-date-star-cast-plot-more|work=Janbharat Times|access-date=4 February 2023}}
| class="wikitable"
!Songs !Composer !Music !Lyrics !Singer |
| Nihar Len De
|rowspan="3"|Satinder Sartaaj |rowspan="3"|Beat Minister |rowspan="3"|Satinder Sartaaj |rowspan="2"|Satinder Sartaaj |
| Rutba |
| Naach
|Satinder Sartaaj, Sunidhi Chauhan |
| Koyelan Kookdiyan
|colspan="2"|Gurcharan Singh |Harinder Kour & Amber |Rza Heer |
| Koshish Ta'n Kariye
|rowspan="3"|Satinder Sartaaj |rowspan="3"|Beat Minister |rowspan="3"|Satinder Sartaaj |rowspan="3"|Satinder Sartaaj |
| Ohde Baad{{cite web|title='Ohde Baad' from 'Kali Jotta' will leave you with teary eyes|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/punjabi/music/ohde-baad-from-kali-jotta-will-leave-you-with-teary-eyes/articleshow/97567978.cms?from=mdr|work=The Times of India|date=3 February 2023|access-date=4 February 2023}} |
| Dila'n Di Gall |
Reception
=Critical response=
The Times of India gave 4 stars out 5 and said, “Neeru Bajwa’s acting prowess and Vijay Kumar Arora’s directorial expertise combined to make a heart-wrenching cinematic piece.”
The Indian Express rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, “The commendable performances in the film bring the story alive with every actor playing their part with precision. Neeru Bajwa displays an impressive emotional depth and maturity.”{{cite news|date=4 February 2023|title=Kali Jotta movie review: Hard-hitting, poignant film that Neeru Bajwa carries on her able shoulders|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kali-jotta-movie-review-neeru-bajwa-8423513/|work=The Indian Express|access-date=4 February 2023}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|tt15464742}}
- [https://www.airtelxstream.in/movies/kali-jotta/CHAUPAL_MOVIE_en_609b123b-8932-4b7f-9508-7f53867fb00f Kali Jotta] at [https://www.airtelxstream.in/ Airtel Xstream Play]Category:2023 films