Thank You for Coming

Thank You for Coming is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language sex comedy film directed by Karan Boolani and produced by Rhea Kapoor and Ekta Kapoor.[4][5] Written by Radhika Anand and Prashasti Singh, the film stars Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Dolly Singh, Kusha Kapila and Shibani Bedi.[6][7]

Thank You for Coming
Theatrical release poster
Directed byKaran Boolani
Written by
  • Radhika Anand
  • Prashasti Singh
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyAnil Mehta
Edited by
  • Shweta Venkat Matthew
  • Manan Ajay Sagar
Music by
  • Songs:
  • QARAN
  • The Jamroom
  • Hanita Bhambri
  • Vishal Mishra
  • Aman Pant
  • Score:
  • Aman Pant
Production
companies
Distributed byPen Marudhar Entertainment
Release dates
  • 15 September 2023 (2023-09-15) (TIFF)[1]
  • 6 October 2023 (2023-10-06)
Running time
117 minutes[2]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Box office₹9.64 crore[3]

The film premiered at the 48th 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in the Gala Presentations section on 15 September 2023 and was theatrically released on 6 October 2023 to mixed reviews from critics.[8][9]

Premise

The film follows Kanika Kapoor (Bhumi Pednekar) on a quest for love and sexual pleasure.

Cast

Soundtrack
Thank You for Coming
Soundtrack album by
QARAN, The Jamroom, Hanita Bhambri, Vishal Mishra and Aman Pant
Released6 October 2023
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length22:16
LanguageHindi
LabelSaregama
Official audio
Thank You for Coming on YouTube

The music of the film is composed by QARAN, The Jamroom, Hanita Bhambri, Vishal Mishra and Aman Pant while lyrics are written by QARAN, IP Singh, Siddhant Kaushal, Raajesh Johri, Hanita Bhambri, Kumaar and Farmaan.[10]

The song Pari Hoon Main is remake version of the famous Suneeta Rao's song Paree Hoon Main from the album Dhuan (1991).[11]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Desi Wine"QARAN, IP SinghQARANQARAN, Nikhita Gandhi, The Rish, Arjun2:51
2."Haanji"QARAN, Siddhant KaushalQARANQARAN, The Rish3:13
3."Pari Hoon Main"Raajesh JohriThe JamroomSunidhi Chauhan, Sushant Divgikr3:19
4."Pari Hoon Main" (Jazz Version)Raajesh JohriAman PantDevashree Manohar1:41
5."Chehra 2.0"Hanita BhambriHanita BhambriHanita Bhambri4:07
6."Duniya Farzi"KumaarVishal MishraVishal Mishra, Nikhita Gandhi, Hansika Pareek3:30
7."Nach Nach"FarmaanAman PantAman Pant, Rashmeet Kaur3:05
Total length:22:16





Marketing
Shibani Bedi, Dolly Singh, Bhumi Pednekar, Kusha Kapila and Shehnaaz Gill at the trailer launch of their film Thank You For Coming

The marketing of the film involved a month long promotional tour with Pednekar, Gill, Singh, Bedi and Kapila that included many fan events and the 48th 2023 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).[12][13]

Reception

Critical reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 77% of 10 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The performances of Bedi, Rastogi and Pednekar were praised but the excessive amount of themes covered and comedy in the second half was criticised.

Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave the film 3/5 stars stating, "Bhumi Pednekar film is a heartfelt slap in the face of the zillions of movies that are about privileged boys and their putrid toys." [14] Marya E. Gates of Indie Wire gave the film a B- stating, "Anand and Singh’s script tries to tackle too many thematic issues, ultimately short-changing most of them. However, it’s hard to deny Pednekar’s irrepressible charm." [15]

In a more positive review, Meera Navlakha of Mashable stated, "If its purpose is to serve as a feminist romp for modern India, it succeeded – and executed with fun. This is a welcome addition to the genre, reinforcing that female stories deserve to be told with humor, light and meaning." [16]

Box office

Thank You for Coming had an opening day of ₹0.8 crore with an average occupency of 67.52%. The film witnessed a 44% growth gross on day two, grossing ₹1.15 crore but has continuously shown decline since.[17]

As of 14th October 2023, Thank You for Coming has grossed ₹6.35 crore in India and ₹0.91 crore overseas for a worldwide gross of ₹7.26 crore.[18]

References
  1. "Thank You for Coming". TIFF. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  2. "Thank You for Coming (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  3. "Thank You For Coming Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  4. "Thank You For Coming: Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill join Kusha Kapila and Dolly Singh on new 'chick flick'". Hindustan Times. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  5. "Thank You For Coming: Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill redefine friendship in NEW poster ahead of trailer release". Pinkvilla. 5 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  6. "Thank You For Coming trailer: Bhumi Pednekar's bold film on sex, orgasms and female bonding". Hindustan Times. 6 September 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  7. "Thank You For Coming: Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Kusha Kapila, Dolly Singh , Karan Kundra unite for chick flick". Mid Day. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  8. "Bhumi Pednekar and Shehnaaz Gill starrer Thank You For Coming to have its Gala World Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival 2023". Bollywood Hungama. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  9. "Thank You For Coming: Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill's film to release on October 6". India Today. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  10. "Thank You for Coming (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  11. "Thank You For Coming song Pari Hoon Main OUT: Bhumi Pednekar embraces her inner 'pariness' in recreated track". Pinkvilla. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  12. "Bhumi Pednekar, Kusha Kapila, and others serve fashion goals at Thank You For Coming movie promotions". The Indian Express. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  13. "Bhumi Pednekar and Shehnaaz Gill starrer Thank You For Coming to have its Gala World Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival 2023". Bollywood Hungama. 10 August 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2023.
  14. "Thank You For Coming movie review: Bhumi Pednekar film revels in its joyous silliness". India Today. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  15. "'Thank You for Coming' Review: Hindi Sex Comedy Finds the Elusive Female Orgasm in a Coming-of-Age Tale". Indie Wire. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  16. "'Thank You For Coming' review: An empowering and raunchy feminist comedy". Mashable. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  17. "Thank You For Coming Box Office". Sacnilk. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
  18. "Thank You For Coming Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
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