Thank You For Coming First Reviews From TIFF: Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill Starrer Gets A Thumbs Up
Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Kusha Kapila, Dolly Singh, and Shibani Bedi starrer ‘Thank You For Coming’ was screened at the Gala Premiere during the 48th Toronto International Film Festival.
New Delhi: Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Kusha Kapila, Dolly Singh, and Shibani Bedi starrer ‘Thank You For Coming’ was screened at the Gala Premiere during the 48th Toronto International Film Festival. The film, directed by Karan Boolani received a positive response from international publications.
Indie Wire has called Bhumi Pednekar a ‘star performer with irrepressible charm’ in its review. The review read, “Karan Boolani brings Kanika’s world to life with sumptuous visuals, kinetic editing, a jaunty soundtrack, and punchy rat-a-tat dialogue.”
Screen Rant gave the film a thumbs up and appreciated Bhumi’s performance. Its review read, “Pednekar's standout performance and the movie's big heart make it a delightful and enjoyable watch.”
Mashable called the film an ‘empowering and raunchy feminist comedy.’ “The Hindi film unpacks patriarchal notions and themes like marital pressure — but it's hilarious and empathetic in the process,” its review read.
Brown Girl Magazine, celebrates producer Rhea Kapoor's knack for assembling the perfect cast, stating "Producers Rhea Kapoor and Ektaa Kapoor have mastered the formula of a good chick flick, and Rhea’s casting is the magic touch. She’s got a knack for bringing together the right actors — cue 'Veere Di Wedding.' So, just when we think that it doesn’t get better than the veere, Kapoor surprises us with a refreshing trio — they’re modern, they’re rebellious, and they say it like it is."
Film Critic, Scott Menzel loved the film and wrote, "Absolutely loved Karan Boolani’s Thank You For Coming. A funny and poignant celebration of female sexuality and learning to love oneself. Bhumi Pednekar as Kanika Kapoor is absolute perfection. She brings such joy, humor, and realness to the role. Amazing energy too"
Absolutely loved Karan Boolani’s Thank You For Coming. A funny and poignant celebration of female sexuality and learning to love oneself. Bhumi Pednekar as Kanika Kapoor is absolute perfection. She brings such joy, humor and realness to the role. Amazing energy too!… pic.twitter.com/pzlMTxhpEb
— Scott Menzel (@ScottDMenzel) September 7, 2023
Directed by Karan Boolani, the film also stars Pradhuman Singh Mall, Natasha Rastogi, Gautmik, Sushant Divgikar, Saloni Daini, Dolly Ahluwalia, Karan Kundrra, and a special appearance by Anil Kapoor.
Produced by Balaji Telefilms Limited and Anil Kapoor Film Communication Network Pvt. Ltd, the film will release in theatres worldwide on October 6, 20023.
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