''3 Ekka'' () is a 2023 Indian Gujarati-language

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directed by Rajesh Sharma and written by Chetan Daiya and Parth Trivedi. It stars

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, and Tarjanee Bhadla in the lead roles. 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!''.

Cast

as Kalrav *

as Kabir *

as Bhargav *

as Mansi *

as Jhanvi *Tarjanee Bhadla as Kavita *

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*Chetan Daiya *Prem Gadhavi *Tusharika Rajguru *Om Bhatt

Production

On 20 November 2022, the film was announced, featuring the trio of

, and

. They had previously worked together in the blockbuster Gujarati film '' Chhello Divas''. The film is produced under the banner of Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, and Jannock Films. The music of the film was composed by Kedar and Bhargav.

Filming

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

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Soundtrack

Marketing and release

The teaser of the film released on 15 July 2023. The trailer of the film was released on 21 July by

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. The film was initially set to be released on 18 August 2023, but it was rescheduled and then released on 25 August 2023.

Reception

The film was well received by the audience. It was declared a blockbuster at the box office and grossed over in its first week. It collected in its 20-day run, becoming the second-highest grossing Gujarati film of all time behind '' Chaal Jeevi Laiye!''. Akanksha Vasavada of ''

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'' rated it 4 out of 5. She praised story, direction and performances while noting that the second half needed "tighter" editing. 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.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt28037281 2023 films 2023 comedy-drama films Indian comedy-drama films 2020s Gujarati-language films Films shot in Ahmedabad Films set in Ahmedabad