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Karkhanu

‘Karkhnau’ unfolds as Gujarat's first ever Smart Horror Comedy, where the spooky legend of the “Haunted Factory” comes to life. On the night of Kali Chaudas, three innocent carpenters get trapped in a ghostly workshop. As the night goes on, a series of bizarre and weirdly humorous events unfold and scare the shit out of them. As the time races against them, they must unravel the mystery of the haunted factory or else, face the deadly outcome. Will they escape from the devil of this spectral tale, or become part of the folklore themselves? Wait a minute… is it actually happening or it’s just a theatrical production?

  • Rushabh Thanki
    Director
  • Rushabh Thanki
    Writer
  • Parth Madhukrushna
    Writer
  • Poojan Parikh
    Writer
  • Marrkat Bros
    Producer
  • Archan Trivedi
    Key Cast
    "Kaka"
  • Hardik Shastri
    Key Cast
    "Mansukh"
  • Parth Madhukrushna
    Key Cast
    "Ramesh"
  • Makrand Shukla
    Key Cast
    "Kalubhai"
  • Dadhichi Thaker
    Key Cast
    "Vice President "
  • Harshdeepsinh Jadeja
    Key Cast
    "Chief AD"
  • Kaajal Oza Vaidya
    Key Cast
    "CEO (Wah Wah Gujarati)"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Horror, satire
  • Runtime:
    2 hours 2 minutes 39 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 24, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    150,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Gujarati
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 55th International Film Festival of India - Goa
    Goa
    India
    November 22, 2024
    Official Selection - Indian Panorama Section of 55th IFFI Goa
Distribution Information
  • Panorama Studios International
    Distributor
    Country: India
    Rights: Theatrical
Director Biography - Rushabh Thanki

Rushabh Thanki, co-writer and director of 'Karkhanu', completed his early education in Porbandar before moving to Ahmedabad. His passion for filmmaking began in college, leading to a strong background in short films, ad films, and corporate videos. His short film, 'The Home Full of Stories', was praised for its innovative use of a still camera throughout, highlighting his unique storytelling approach. Rushabh remains dedicated to exploring new ways of storytelling, continually bringing fresh ideas to the screen.

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Director Statement

Karkhanu is more than a horror-comedy; it’s a sharp satire on the routine commercialization of cinema, challenging the boundaries of what truly defines this art form.