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''3 Ekka'' ( gu, ૩ એક્કા) is a 2023 Indian Gujarati-language drama film directed by Rajesh Sharma and written by Chetan Daiya and Parth Trivedi. It stars
Malhar Thakar Malhar Thakar is an Indian actor who primarily works in the Gujarati film industry and theatre. Biography He studied at Shree Ambe Vidyalaya and Sheth C. N. Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad. After nine years in theatre, he eventually broke into film ...
, Yash Soni,
Mitra Gadhavi Mitra Gadhavi is an Indian actor, writer and lyricist from Gujarat. He is known for his roles in films such as ''Chhello Divas'', '' Bas Ek Chance'', ''Shu Thayu?'', and '' 3 Ekka''. His career as a theatre artist spanned more than a decade. His ...
,
Kinjal Rajpriya Kinjal Rajpriya (born 23 September 1989) is an Indian actress primarily working in the Gujarati film industry. She made her acting debut in the Gujarati film Chhello Divas in 2015. She is known for Kem Chho? (2020), 53 Mu Panu (2022), Nava Papp ...
,
Esha Kansara Esha Kansara (born August 20, 1992) is an Indian model, dancer, television and film actress. She started her acting career in the Indian TV Serial ''Mukti Bandhan'' in 2011. She made her film debut in 2017 in Gujarati cinema with the film ''Dun ...
, and Tarjanee Bhadla in a lead roles. The film was released on 25 August 2023 and went on to become the second-highest grossing Gujarati film of all time, behind '' Chaal Jeevi Laiye!''.


Plot

Three friends stuck in financial crises, come up with an idiotic plan to transform a simple middle-class house into a secret gambling den. A series of mishaps inside and outside the gambling den keep piling up. Will they win or lose?


Cast

*
Malhar Thakar Malhar Thakar is an Indian actor who primarily works in the Gujarati film industry and theatre. Biography He studied at Shree Ambe Vidyalaya and Sheth C. N. Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad. After nine years in theatre, he eventually broke into film ...
as Kalrav * Yash Soni as Kabir *
Mitra Gadhavi Mitra Gadhavi is an Indian actor, writer and lyricist from Gujarat. He is known for his roles in films such as ''Chhello Divas'', '' Bas Ek Chance'', ''Shu Thayu?'', and '' 3 Ekka''. His career as a theatre artist spanned more than a decade. His ...
as Bhargav *
Kinjal Rajpriya Kinjal Rajpriya (born 23 September 1989) is an Indian actress primarily working in the Gujarati film industry. She made her acting debut in the Gujarati film Chhello Divas in 2015. She is known for Kem Chho? (2020), 53 Mu Panu (2022), Nava Papp ...
as Mansi *
Esha Kansara Esha Kansara (born August 20, 1992) is an Indian model, dancer, television and film actress. She started her acting career in the Indian TV Serial ''Mukti Bandhan'' in 2011. She made her film debut in 2017 in Gujarati cinema with the film ''Dun ...
as Jhanvi *Tarjanee Bhadla as Kavita *
Hitu Kanodia Hitu Kanodia (born 21 February 1970) is Gujarati film actor and politician from Gujarat, India. Biography Hitu Kanodia was born on 21 February 1970 to actor-politician Naresh Kanodia and Ratan Kanodia. He has studied 12th grade. He started hi ...
*Chetan Daiya *Prem Gadhavi *Tusharika Rajguru *Om Bhatt


Production

On 20 November 2022, the film was announced featuring the trio of
Malhar Thakar Malhar Thakar is an Indian actor who primarily works in the Gujarati film industry and theatre. Biography He studied at Shree Ambe Vidyalaya and Sheth C. N. Vidyalaya, Ahmedabad. After nine years in theatre, he eventually broke into film ...
, Yash Soni, and
Mitra Gadhavi Mitra Gadhavi is an Indian actor, writer and lyricist from Gujarat. He is known for his roles in films such as ''Chhello Divas'', '' Bas Ek Chance'', ''Shu Thayu?'', and '' 3 Ekka''. His career as a theatre artist spanned more than a decade. His ...
. They had previously worked together in blockbuster Gujarati film ''
Chhello Divas ''Chhello Divas – A New Beginning'' ( en, The Last Day – A New Beginning) is a Gujarati coming of age comedy film, written and directed by Krishnadev Yagnik. The movie stars Malhar Thakar, Yash Soni, Mitra Gadhavi, Aarjav Trivedi, Rahul R ...
''. The film is produced under the banner of Anand Pandit Motion Pictures, and Jannock Films. The music of the film has given by Kedar and Bhargav.


Filming

The shooting of the film commenced on 13th February 2023 and wrapped up in nearly 50 Days. The entire film was shot in
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.


Soundtrack


Marketing and Release

The teaser of the film released on 15 July 2023. The trailer of the film was released on 21 July by
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. The film was initially set to release on 18 August 2023, but it was rescheduled and then released on 25 August 2023.


Reception

The film was well received by the audience. It was declared blockbuster on the box office and grossed over in its first week. It collected in its 20-day run, becoming the second-highest grossing Gujarati film of all time behind '' Chaal Jeevi Laiye!''. Akanksha Vasavada of ''
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'' rated it 4 out of 5. She praised story, direction and performances while noted that the second half needed "tighter" editing. Rachana Joshi writing for ''Mid-Day Gujarati'' rated it 3 out of 5. She praised performances, direction and story but criticised the screenplay and editing.


See also

* List of Gujarati films of 2023 *
List of highest-grossing Gujarati films This is a ranking of the highest grossing Indian films which includes films from various languages based on the conservative global box office estimates as reported by reputable sources. There is no official tracking of domestic box office f ...


References


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* {{IMDb title, tt28037281 2023 films 2023 comedy-drama films Indian comedy-drama films 2020s Gujarati-language films Films shot in Ahmedabad Films set in Ahmedabad