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””’Salaam Venky””’ ({{translation|Salute to you, Venky}}) is a 2022 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[slice of life|slice-of-life]] [[drama film]] directed by [[Revathi]]. The film is produced by Connekkt Media along with Suraj Singh and Shraddha Agrawal through their banners, Blive Productions and RTake Studios, respectively. The film stars [[Kajol]] and [[Vishal Jethwa]] (as the title character) in the lead roles. It is centered around the true story of a mother who does everything she can to let her son, diagnosed with [[Duchenne muscular dystrophy]], live life to the fullest. The film is based on the book ”The Last Hurrah” by Shrikanth Murthy, which is based on the real-life events of Kolavennu Venkatesh and his mother, K. Sujata from [[Andhra Pradesh]]. The film was announced on 7 October 2021 by Revathi and Kajol. [[Principal photography]] began on 11 February 2022. The first schedule took place in Mumbai. The film was theatrically released on 9 December 2022.
””’Salaam Venky””’ ({{translation|Salute to you, Venky}}) is a 2022 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[slice of life|slice-of-life]] [[drama film]] directed by [[Revathi]]. The film is produced by Connekkt Media along with Suraj Singh and Shraddha Agrawal through their banners, Blive Productions and RTake Studios, respectively. The film stars [[Kajol]] and [[Vishal Jethwa]] (as the title character) in the lead roles. It is centered around the true story of a mother who does everything she can to let her son, diagnosed with [[Duchenne muscular dystrophy]], live life to the fullest. The film is based on the book ”The Last Hurrah” by Shrikanth Murthy, which is based on the real-life events of Kolavennu Venkatesh and his mother, K. Sujata from [[Andhra Pradesh]]. .2022. The December 2022.
The film was announced on 7 October 2021 by Revathi and Kajol. [[Principal photography]] began on 11 February 2022; the first schedule took place in Mumbai.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Tribune News |title=Kajol, Revathy team up for Salaam Venky |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/kajol-revathy-team-up-for-salaam-venky-369236 |access-date=4 March 2022 |website=Tribuneindia News Service |language=en |archive-date=4 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220304190824/https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/kajol-revathy-team-up-for-salaam-venky-369236 |url-status=live}}</ref> The film was theatrically released on 9 December 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 October 2022 |title=Kajol starrer Salaam Venky gets a release date; To hit the cinemas on 9th December 2022 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/kajol-starrer-salaam-venky-gets-a-release-date-to-hit-the-cinemas-on-9th-december-2022-1193308 |access-date=3 October 2022 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |archive-date=3 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003082320/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/kajol-starrer-salaam-venky-gets-a-release-date-to-hit-the-cinemas-on-9th-december-2022-1193308 |url-status=live}}</ref>
== Plot ==
== Plot ==
Diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Venkatesh is supposed to be sick and die by the age of 16. Instead, his zest for life, determination, and soaring human spirit surprise medical science. The ever-smiling Venkatesh wants to donate his organs before he leaves this world. At 24 years old, he challenges the state, and the law of the country and earns his place in the hearts of people.
Diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Venkatesh is supposed to be sick and die by the age of 16. Instead, his zest for life, determination, and soaring human spirit surprise medical science. The ever-smiling Venkatesh wants to donate his organs before he leaves this world. At 24yearsold, he challenges the state, and the law of the country and earns his place in the hearts of people.
== Cast ==
== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Kajol]] as Kolavennu Sujata Krishnan
* [[Kajol]] as Kolavennu Sujata Krishnan
* [[Kamal Sadanah]] as Karunesh Prasad, Venky’s father (special appearance)
* [[Kamal Sadanah]] as Karunesh Prasad, Venky’s father (special appearance)
* [[Aneet Padda]] as Nandini
* [[Aneet Padda]] as Nandini
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Judge Anupam Bhatnagar
* [[Prakash Raj]] as Judge Anupam Bhatnagar
* [[Rahul Bose]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Movies |first=Rediff |title=Kajol Seeks Blessings From Lalbaugcha Raja |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/kajol-seeks-blessings-from-lalbaugcha-raja/20220906.htm |access-date=6 September 2022 |website=Rediff |language=en |archive-date=6 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220906093534/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/kajol-seeks-blessings-from-lalbaugcha-raja/20220906.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> as Lawyer Parvez Alam
*<nowiki> [[Rahul as Lawyer Parvez Alam </nowiki>
* [[Priyamani]] as Nanda Kumar, the Public Prosecutor
* [[Priyamani]] as Nanda Kumar, the Public Prosecutor
* [[Rajeev Khandelwal]] as Dr. Shekhar Tripathi
* [[Rajeev Khandelwal]] as Dr. Shekhar Tripathi
* [[Aahana Kumra]] as Sanjana Aggarwal, TV Journalist
* [[Aahana Kumra]] as Sanjana Aggarwal, TV Journalist
* [[Anant Mahadevan]] as Guruji<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 March 2022 |title=Women’s Day 2022: Upcoming movies helmed by Mollywood female filmmakers |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/womens-day-2022-upcoming-movies-helmed-by-mollywood-female-filmmakers/photostory/90068869.cms |access-date=12 May 2022 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=12 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512111131/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/womens-day-2022-upcoming-movies-helmed-by-mollywood-female-filmmakers/photostory/90068869.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>
* [[Anant Mahadevan]]
* [[Parvathi T.|Maala Parvathi]] as Nurse
* [[Parvathi T.|Maala Parvathi]] as Nurse
* Geeta Sodhi as Bhavani
* Geeta Sodhi as Bhavani
* [[Aamir Khan]] as an illusion of Sujata (special appearance)
* [[Aamir Khan]] as an illusion of Sujata (special appearance)
* [[Revathi]] as Radha Bhatnagar, Judge’s wife (uncredited appearance)
* [[Revathi]] as Radha Bhatnagar, Judge’s wife (uncredited appearance)
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== Production ==
== Production ==
2022 film directed by Revathi
| Salaam Venky | |
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| Directed by | Revathi |
| Screenplay by | Sammeer Arora |
| Dialogues by | Kausar Munir |
| Story by | Shrikant Murthy |
| Based on | The Last Hurrah by Shrikant Murthy |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ravi Varman |
| Edited by | Manan Ajay Sagar |
| Music by | Mithoon |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing International |
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Running time |
136 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
Salaam Venky (transl. Salute to you, Venky) is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language slice-of-life drama film directed by Revathi.[1] The film is produced by Connekkt Media along with Suraj Singh and Shraddha Agrawal through their banners, Blive Productions and RTake Studios, respectively. The film stars Kajol and Vishal Jethwa (as the title character) in the lead roles. It is centered around the true story of a mother who does everything she can to let her son, diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, live life to the fullest. The film is based on the book The Last Hurrah[2] by Shrikanth Murthy, which is based on the real-life events of Kolavennu Venkatesh and his mother, K. Sujata from Andhra Pradesh.[3][4]
The film was announced on 7 October 2021 by Revathi and Kajol. Principal photography began on 11 February 2022; the first schedule took place in Mumbai.[5] The film was theatrically released on 9 December 2022.[6]
Diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Venkatesh is supposed to be sick and die by the age of 16. Instead, his zest for life, determination, and soaring human spirit surprise medical science. The ever-smiling Venkatesh wants to donate his organs before he leaves this world. At 24-years-old, he challenges the state, and the law of the country and earns his place in the hearts of people.
The film was announced in October 2021, tentatively titled The Last Hurrah. The announcement consisted of a picture of the lead and the director. Later however, the name was changed to Salaam Venky when the shooting commenced.[9]
The main parts of the film were shot from February–April 2022 in India, the remaining parts were shot later on in the year including Aamir Khan‘s cameo. Filming wrapped up on 3 October 2022.[10]
The music of the film is composed by Mithoon. Lyrics are penned by Mithoon, Sandeep Shrivastava and Kausar Munir.
Salaam Venky was released on 9 December 2022 in cinemas.
The digital and satellite rights are held by ZEE5 and Zee Cinema, respectively.[11] The film was premiered on ZEE5 from 10 February 2023.[12]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 25% of 8 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.8/10.[13]
Dhaval Roy of The Times of India rated the film 4 out of 5 stars and wrote “The heart-touching fare, replete with positivity as much as pain, is a must-watch”.[14]
