Kakuda (film)

Kakuda is a 2024 Hindi-language comedy horror film[2] directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Ronnie Screwvala, under RSVP Movies.

Sunny’s friend warns him that their chosen day is Tuesday and that he must ensure the small door is open by 7:15 pm, or he will be kicked by Kakuda.

Indira insists they go to Delhi to see a doctor to fix the hump, but the villagers, including Sunny's father, refuse, saying it’s a curse with no remedy.

At the hospital, a watchman gives Indira a card for a ghost hunter named Victor (Ritesh Deshmukh), so she decides to seek his help.

On their way back, Sunny, Indira, Victor, and Kilvish walk through a crop field where a scarecrow with many flies comes alive and attacks them.

When the group goes to that location, Victor sees a message on the wall saying, "If you face any health problems, please call Pelwan Master."

He cured people with his kick, earning the nickname "Good Luck" and settled in the village, losing touch with the circus owner.

Victor decides to ask the villagers about Kakuda but finds them planning Sunny's funeral, knowing he will die in 13 days.

Indira explains that due to her sister's sleepwalking her engagement was broken and the village ostracized her, so she decided to lock herself in her room every night.

If the small door is closed, he kicks an adult resident, and after 13 days, representing the hours he suffered, he kills them.

Victor, Indira, Gomti, Sunny, and Kilvish plan to defeat Kakuda by cutting off his right foot, which holds his power.

Indira, dressed as Gomti, distracts Kakuda, allowing Victor to finally cut off his leg, causing him to disappear into thin air.

[8][9][10] The film was shot in places across Gujarat including the village called Vaso (Kheda District) and near the port area of Mandvi, Kutch.

"[18] Reviewing for Rediff.com Deepa Gahlot gave the film 2 stars only and stated "Kakuda has a paint-by-numbers, catch-the-trend-before-it-fades feel to it.

"[19] Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times gave a negative verdict "The film suffers from an extremely dull screenplay where events unfold in the most bizarre manner, not laving any impact.

"[21] Devesh Sharma of Filmfare also gave a negative review "The film's feeble attempts at humour fall flat, failing to provoke even a chuckle.