A light-hearted comedy-drama that addresses the social stigma around condoms, ‘Janhit Mein Jaari’ headlined by Nushrratt Bharuccha does exactly what it promises – educates and entertains! The film encompasses the journey of a young girl who sells condoms for a living, despite societal resistance, and decides to teach her family, in-laws, and society at large an important lesson.
Sources now reveal that the makers are planning a sequel to the film with another riveting subject issued in the public interest.
‘Janhit Mein Jaari’ struck a chord with audiences and had them completely intrigued, while the critics spoke about how the film enlightens and entertains, raved about the punch-lines and humor, and praised the impactful performances in the entertainer – What made it even more interesting is that, unlike other socially relevant films, this one was headlined by a female star, Nushrratt Bharuccha.
It comes as no surprise then that a sequel is on the cards and more interestingly, one headlined by a female star.
While the film was made on a humble budget of 20 crores including the cost for P&A worldwide, it has already recovered 23 crores in its satellite, digital, and music rights. Additionally, it received a 2 crore subsidy from the Madhya Pradesh government and close to 4 crore at the box office, amassing the makers a gross profit of 8 crores already.
Makers of ‘Janhit Mein Jaari’ planning a sequel and have been approached for the regional remake rights of the social comedy!
If that wasn’t all, as per sources a south production house has approached Bhanushali Studio Limited for the Tamil, Telugu, and Punjabi remake rights of ‘Janhit Mein Jaari’ with an A-list female star in each language.
The film sparked much-needed conversation around the taboo subject and it would be interesting to see how it's adapted for different regional audiences!
A Bhanushali Studios Limited and Think Ink Picturez production in association with Shree Raghav Entertainment LLP, produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Vishal Gurnani, Raaj Shaandilyaa, Vimal Lahoti, Shradha Chandavarkar, Bunty Raghav, Rajesh Raghav & Mukesh Gupta, co-produced by Juhi Parekh Mehta, a Zee Studios release, Janhit Mein Jaari released worldwide in cinemas on 10th June 2022.
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