Faati Ne?
Faati Ne? is a List of [Gujarati films of 2025|2025] Gujarati language comedy horror film directed by Faisal Hashmi and written by Faisal Hashmi and Fenil Dave. It stars Hitu Kanodia, Smit Pandya, Hemin Trivedi, along with a large ensemble of Australian actors. Released theatrically on 31 January 2025, the film was met with strong positive reception from both critics and audiences. It was widely appreciated for its engaging mix of humor, horror, emotion, drama, and action, as well as for its advanced visual effects and immersive Dolby Atmos sound design. The film enjoyed a long theatrical run of approximately 23 weeks, spanning 164 days, and emerged as one of the biggest Gujarati blockbusters of 2025.Plot
Param Laal and Padam Laal, two dimwitted but well-meaning cops in Melbourne, owe their jobs to their legendary uncle Velji. However, their constant blunders get them fired, leaving Param desperate-his daughter's custody hearing is just days away. Their ex-boss, Matthew, offers them a way back: spend a night in a supposedly haunted mansion to prove it's not ghost-infested so it can be sold. Unaware that the mansion is truly cursed and home to a vengeful spirit, the duo must survive a night of terror, uncover the mansion's dark secrets, and fight for their futures, with Param's daughter and Padam's unspoken love both hanging in the balance. Can these two bumbling fools outwit a deadly ghost and turn their luck around?Cast
Production
On 3 November 2022, the film was announced. The film is produced under the banner of Canus Films in association with Keshwi Production & Fullpixel Films.Filming
The film's first shooting schedule commenced on 25 March 2023 in Mumbai and wrapped up in 20 days. The second shooting schedule of the film commenced on 24 April 2023 in Melbourne and wrapped up in 10 days.Soundtrack
Tracklist
Marketing and releases
The film was initially scheduled for release on 19 April 2024, but it was postponed due to 18th Lok Sabha elections and 2024 [Indian Premier League]. On 20 December 2024, the new release date with a motion poster was announced. The official film poster was revealed on 23 December 2024, followed by the teaser launch on 26 December 2024. The trailer was officially launched on 16 January 2025 in Ahmedabad.Reception
Kishan Prajapati from Gujarati Jagran rated 4 out of 5, calling it "a thoroughly entertaining blend of horror and comedy." He praised performances of Hitu Kanodia, Smit Pandya and Akash Zala. He noted the setting in Melbourne, engaging story, production, soundtrack and the use of Dolby Atmos sound. Kanksha Vasavada from The Times of India rated 3.5 out of 5. She praised direction, CGI work, music and performance. While the second half felt slightly stretched, she noted that the humor and performances kept the film engaging. VTV Gujarati praised "Faati Ne?" for its dialogues and humor and pointed out some technical flaws. It also praised performance of Smit Pandya. The review noted the film’s effective use of Gujarati cultural humor, Bollywood references, and songs like Padar Ni Omli Hethe.