Khamoshi (2019 film)


Khamoshi is a 2019 Indian Hindi-language slasher film directed by Chakri Toleti and produced by Pyx Films. The film stars Tamannaah in the lead role as a deaf and mute girl with Prabhu Deva in the lead antagonistic role. This film is a remake of Kolaiyuthir Kaalam, which itslef is a remake of the 2016 American film, Hush. The film was theatrically released in India after delays on 14 June 2019. Due to the delay of Kolaiyuthir Kaalam, Khamoshi ended up releasing first.

Cast

In March 2017, Chakri Toleti revealed that his new Bollywood Film is in production with Vashu Bhagnani. The film was shot entirely in London, and within 25 days, the entire shoot of the film was completed. Tamannaah is playing titular role of a deaf and mute girl whereas Prabhu Deva is playing an antagonist. Bhumika Chawla is in a pivotal role in the film..

Marketing and release

First poster of the film was revealed by the lead actress Tamannaah on 6 May. The teaser of the film was released on 10 May 2019 and received positive reviews. The official trailer of the film was released four days later on 14 May by Zee Music Company. It has been viewed 1.9 million times since its release. Another poster of the film was unveiled along with the trailer. A new official poster of the film was released on 24 May giving new release date.
The film was released on 14 June 2019 in India theatrically.

Reception

Pallabi Dey Purkayastha of The Times of India giving the film two stars out of five, feels that the film fails to hold attention of audience for too long and calls it a half-baked broth of a thriller. She concludes, "Khamoshi' shines in the beginning but then it becomes ice-cold half way into its murky narrative."

Soundtrack

The music of the film is composed by Shamir Tandon and lyrics are penned by Zeest. Rap was written and performed by Babu Haabi. Zee Music Company holds the rights of music. The original background score is composed by Simaab Sen.