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Karthik Calling Karthik

  • 20102010
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  • 2h 15m
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7.1/10
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Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone in Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)
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DramaMysteryRomance
A much abused loner achieves success, and even wins the heart of his gorgeous co-worker, after getting early morning mysterious phone calls from someone.A much abused loner achieves success, and even wins the heart of his gorgeous co-worker, after getting early morning mysterious phone calls from someone.A much abused loner achieves success, and even wins the heart of his gorgeous co-worker, after getting early morning mysterious phone calls from someone.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
12K
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    • Vijay Lalwani
    • Vijay Lalwani(story, screenplay & dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Farhan Akhtar
    • Deepika Padukone
    • Ram Kapoor
    • Vijay Lalwani
    • Vijay Lalwani(story, screenplay & dialogue)
  • Stars
    • Farhan Akhtar
    • Deepika Padukone
    • Ram Kapoor
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 57User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Farhan Akhtar in Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)
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    Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone in Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)
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    Farhan Akhtar
    Farhan Akhtar
    • Karthik Narayan
    Deepika Padukone
    Deepika Padukone
    • Shonali Mukherjee
    Ram Kapoor
    Ram Kapoor
    • Kamath Sir
    Shefali Shah
    Shefali Shah
    • Dr. Kapadia
    • (as Shifaali Shah)
    Vivan Bhatena
    Vivan Bhatena
    • Ashish
    Vipin Sharma
    Vipin Sharma
    • Landlord
    Yatin Karyekar
    Yatin Karyekar
    • Boss at Blue Draft Couriers
    Taraana Raja
    • Neelu Didi
    • (as Tarana Raja Kapoor)
    Vinay Jain
    • Siddharth
    Siddhartha Gupta
    • Young Karthik
    Swapnel Desai
    • Young Kumar
    Kanchan Pagare
    • Peon at ACL Office
    Brijendra Kala
    Brijendra Kala
    • Telephone Exchange Clerk
    • (as Brijinder Kala)
    Haansaa
    • Secretary at ACL Office
    Khyati Kanchan
    • Hair Stylist
    Vijay Badlani
    • Colleague at ACL
    Abhay Joshi
    • Phone Salesman Mumbai
    Zafar
    • Karthik's Father
      • Vijay Lalwani
      • Vijay Lalwani(story, screenplay & dialogue)
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    • Trivia
      For the sake of his role in the movie, Farhan Akhtar had taken to solving the Rubik's cube. He became so passionate about it that he solved it wherever he went from parties to shoots to meetings. Since he is known to be a method actor and a perfectionist who believes in going through his paces beforehand, he began learning to unlock the puzzle much before the film hit the floors. He tagged the cube along with him everywhere and practiced it in his free time - in his car, at theaters or even in his office. And reportedly, very soon he became such an expert at it that he now throws challenges at others to beat him at it.
    • Goofs
      When Karthik buys the telephone for the first time, the vendor tells him it's a new Japanese model. The box has Korean written on it (above "Kyungmin Corded Phone") and then the English translation underneath. This is seen more clearly when he buys the same phone towards the end of the movie.
    • Quotes

      Shonali Mukherjee: Oh God ! Let me guess. You don't drink !

      Karthik Narayan: If i do get drunk... will you take advantage of me ?

      Shonali Mukherjee: No...

      Karthik Narayan: Then what's the point ?

    • Connections
      Features Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Hey Ya!
      Written by Javed Akhtar

      Composed by Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani and Loy Mendonsa

      Performed by Loy Mendonsa, Shankar Mahadevan and Clinton Cerejo

      Courtesy of Super Cassettes Industries Limited (T-Series)

    User reviews57

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    10/10
    first psychological thriller from Hindi filmdom...
    This is the first review I am writing and I am writing it because I just had to. So impressed was I after watching this movie. I am still surprised that it has come from Bollywood and not Hollywood. The script is the strong point of the film (I shall not delve into it as it is a suspense story). It is original (as far as I know) and neatly does the job of keeping you guessing till the end. Though some people are not happy with the ending I was quite satisfied with the explanation given. It is an acceptable resolution from a psychological point of view. This film must be the first psychological thriller from Hindi filmdom and quite a credible one at that.

    The execution of the script is also exceptional. Acting by all the key people (which by the way is only a handful) is very spontaneous and natural. Cinematography is in line with the thriller genre with a lot of shadows thrown in for good effect. Music (both songs as well as background score) also fits the mood of the film perfectly. Editing is tight and there is no lag in the movie. Overall this debut effort by Vijay Lalwani is quite appreciable as he steers clear from stereotypes and clichés. Kudos to the whole team behind KCK.

    Alongwith "A Wednesday", "Rock On", "3 Idiots", "Dil Chahta Hai", "Munna Bhai 2", "Chak De", "Lagaan" & "Rocket Singh" this movie makes it into my list of all time favorite Hindi movies in recent times.
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    • May 5, 2010

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    • Release date
      • February 26, 2010 (India)
      • India
      • Hindi
      • Urdu
    • Also known as
      • Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
    • Production companies
      • Eros Worldwide
      • Excel Entertainment
      • Magic Beans
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    • 2 hours 15 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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