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While Sonakshi Sinha is enjoying her honeymoon, the makers of her upcoming film Kakuda unveiled its trailer on Tuesday. The film, which also stars Riteish Deshmukh, Saqib Saleem, and Aasif Khan, is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar.
In the trailer, Sunny, played by Saqib, is in love with Indira, portrayed by Sonakshi Sinha. Determined to be together, they marry and move to the village of Ratodi, only to be cursed by Kakuda. On their wedding night, Sunny fails to open the smaller door for Kakuda at 7:15 pm sharp, inviting Kakuda, a wicked ghost who punishes the man of the house by inflicting a hump on their back that grows until their demise on the thirteenth day. With Sunny’s life hanging by a thread, Indira seeks help from Victor, an eccentric ghost hunter played by Riteish.
Riteish brings the laughs as he appears on screen. In one scene, he takes a dig at popular horror comedies Bhool Bhulaiyaa and Stree, commenting on how ghosts these days are boring. The trailer ends with a visual of Riteish fighting a giant Kakuda alone.
Kakuda director Aditya Sarpotdar is currently enjoying the success of his supernatural horror comedy Munjya. The film was surprise hit at the box office. Speaking about his latest offering Kakuda, he said, “The release of the Kakuda trailer is just a glimpse into the fascinating narrative of a unique folklore that we’ve created. This labor of love has been a thrilling ride, blending horror and comedy in a way that will keep audiences intrigued. Trust me, there are so many more laughs and scares in store when the film premieres on ZEE5. I can’t wait for viewers to immerse themselves in the delightfully quirky tale of the Ratodi village and its bone-chilling legend. It’s going to be a fun, frightful, and an unforgettable experience.”
Riteish Deshmukh added, “I’m thrilled to be a part of the quirky and eccentric world of Kakuda. Playing the role of Victor, an unconventional ghost hunter, allowed me to tap into a side of my acting abilities that I hadn’t fully explored before. This character is unlike any other I’ve portrayed, and that’s what makes it so exciting. Blending horror and comedy is a delicate balance, and I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside such talented co-stars like Sonakshi Sinha and Saqib Saleem. ‘Kakuda’ takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, leaving you both laughing and scared.”
On joining hands with Riteish Deshmukh, Sonakshi Sinha said, “In ‘Kakuda’, I play the role of a girl who believes in science and not in superstitions. However, when she encounters the peculiar ritual, she decides to dig deeper and find out the truth behind it. I must admit, balancing horror with comedy is a challenging task – it’s not easy to make people laugh while simultaneously sending chills down their spines. But this film was an absolute blast to shoot, especially because of my co actors Riteish, Saqib and Aasif who are so funny in real life as well and such talented actors! We had a lot of fun. I’m really looking forward to seeing how audiences react to our efforts. I am confident that that the film will promise both laughter and thrills in equal measure.”
Kakuda will release on July 12 on ZEE5.
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