Pakistani
Pakistanis (, ) are the citizens and nationals of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Pakistan is the fifth-most populous country, with a population of over 241.5 million, having the second-largest Muslim population as of 2023. As much as ...
psychological horror
Psychological horror is a genre, subgenre of horror fiction, horror and psychological fiction with a particular focus on mental, emotional, and Mental state, psychological states to frighten, disturb, or unsettle its audience. The subgenre freque ...
film. Directed and written by
Abu Aleeha
Abu Aleeha (born Ali Sajjad Shah), is a Pakistani filmmaker and writer. Aleeha started his career as a journalist. He made his directorial debut with the 2019 film, ''Kataksha,'' which he also wrote''.'' He has since directed and written a va ...
(in his directorial debut), the film stars Saleem Meraj, Kiran Tabeir, Kasim Khan, Nimra Shahid and Mubeen Gabol as a group of news crew on a mission to investigate haunted locations. During their journey, they explore the Katas Raj Temple near the town of
Kallar Kahar
Kallar Kahar () is a town and subdivision (Tehsil) of Chakwal District in Punjab, Pakistan. It is the capital of Kallar Kahar Tehsil.Kiran Tabeir
* Kasim Khan
* Nimra Shahid
* Mubeen Gabol
Production
This film has been directed by Abu Aleeha.
Production team
*Director & Producer: Abu Aleeha
*Editor: Muhammad Muneeb
*Color Grading: Sheikh Moin Ud Din
*Cinematographer: Junaid Mehmood
*Background Music: Bilal Allah Ditta / Ali Allah Ditta.
Release
The film was released on 21 June 2019.
Box office
The film recorded the good opening in Pakistan despite limited shows. This film collected Rs.10.7 million in the first weekend.
In first 10 days film earned 19.3 million rupees.
Screenings
* Kataksha will be shown at the
London FrightFest Film Festival
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in August 2019.
Reception
A very negative review in ''Dawn'' concluded, "''Kataksha'' self-professes to be Pakistan’s first psychological horror. The psychological aspect is nowhere to be found here. It is, quite evidently, lost, like the horror and the storytelling." while another review found it was a "story-less trip to the Katas Raj Temples that pretends to be a horror flick".
A review on PakistaniCinema.net, however, was more positive.
See also
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Cinema of Pakistan
The film industry of Pakistan, consisting of motion pictures, has had a large effect on culture of Pakistan, Pakistani society and culture since the nation's independence. Pakistani cinema is made up of various sub-industries, including ...
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Lollywood
Lollywood is Pakistan's film industry, which has served as the base for both Urdu- and Punjabi-language film production.
Lahore has been the center of Pakistani cinema since independence in 1947. However, with the Urdu film hub largel ...
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List of highest-grossing Pakistani films
This list charts the most successful Pakistani films screened at cinemas in Pakistan and overseas. Pakistani films generate income from several revenue streams including box office sales (admissions), theatrical exhibitions, television broa ...
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List of Pakistani films of 2019
This is a list of Cinema of Pakistan, Pakistani films released in 2019.
Highest grossing films
The top films released in 2019 by worldwide gross are as follows:
:''Background color indicates the current releases''
Events
Award ceremonies ...