Karthik Calling Karthik Hindi Movie 2010

Karthik Calling Karthik is a psychological thriller film in the Hindi language that was released in 2010. The film was written and directed by Vijay Lalwani and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under their production banner, Excel Entertainment.

Karthik Calling Karthik Hindi Movie 2010 Cast, Plot, & Release

The lead roles in the film are portrayed by Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone. Ram Kapoor, Vivan Bhatena, Vipin Sharma, and Shefali Shah play supporting roles. The film features music composed by the trio Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, while the background score is composed by MIDIval Punditz and Karsh Kale.

Plot

Karthik Narayan (Farhan Akhtar) is an introverted individual with low self-esteem, feeling trapped in his mundane job at a construction company. Haunted by a childhood incident, Karthik recalls his older brother Kumar’s tormenting behavior, which went unnoticed by their parents whenever Karthik complained.

One fateful day, Kumar attempted to throw Karthik into a well, but Karthik managed to escape. Tragically, Kumar accidentally fell into the well and lost his life. Since then, Karthik has carried the burden of guilt, believing himself responsible for his brother’s demise. Shonali Mukherjee (Deepika Padukone), Karthik’s coworker at the company, remains unaware of his existence and the affection he secretly harbors for her.

Cast

Farhan Akhtar

The film stars Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone in lead roles. Ram Kapoor, Vivan Bhatena, Vipin Sharma, and Shefali Shah play supporting roles in the film.

Deepika Padukone

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Ram Kapoor 

Ram Kapoor, Vivan Bhatena, Vipin Sharma, and Shefali Shah play supporting roles in the film.

Shefali Shah

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Vivan Bhatena

Vipin Sharma

Tarana Raja

Karthik Calling Karthik. Role: Actress. Meet Karthik: an introvert by nature and shy by choice.

Vinay Jain

Yatin Karyekar

Swapnel Desai

Zafar

Prachi

Vidyadhar Karmakar

Brijendra Kala

Brijendra Kala is an Indian actor who mainly appears in small roles in mainstream cinema like Jab We Met (2007), and Karthik Calling Karthik (2010).

Production

To embody the character of Karthik, a solitary introvert, Farhan Akhtar adopted a methodical approach. He sequestered himself at home, disconnecting from the outside world by turning off his phone. Additionally, he dedicated time to mastering the skill of solving the Rubik’s Cube, a task his character effortlessly accomplishes in a single attempt.

Release

Critical Reception

Critics had varying opinions about the film, resulting in mixed reviews. Nikhat Kazmi of Times of India gave the movie a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, describing it as “immensely watchable” primarily due to Farhan Akhtar’s exceptional performance in the lead role. Kazmi recommended the film to those seeking a more thought-provoking cinematic experience.

Theatrical Release Poster

Box office

Karthik Calling Karthik had a below-average performance at the box office. With a budget of ₹20 crore (US$2.5 million), the film managed to collect ₹18.75 crore (US$2.3 million) domestically. It grossed ₹5.1 crore (US$640,000) overseas, resulting in a worldwide total of ₹28.22 crore (US$3.5 million).

Soundtrack

The film’s soundtrack, composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy with lyrics by Javed Akhtar, was released on 20 February 2010. While the album received mixed critical reviews, one particular track, “Uff Teri Adaa,” gained significant popularity and topped the charts multiple times in the months that followed.