Kho-Kho (2013 film)

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Kho-Kho (2013) is a Marathi-language Indian film directed by Kedar Shinde and produced by Shobhna Desai. The cast includes Bharat Jadhav, Kranti Redkar, Prajakta Mali, and Siddhartha Jadhav, with music by Shashank Powar. The movie was released in theatres on 31 May 2013.

Plot
A schoolteacher returns to his village to settle in his ancestral house, but a builder wants him to sell it to build a mall. The teacher is then haunted by the spirits of his ancestors who seek liberation.

Music
The soundtrack, composed by Shashank Powar, was released in 2013 and lasts about 19 minutes and 34 seconds.

Reception
The film received mixed reviews. The Times of India gave it 3 out of 5 stars, noting twists in the second half and dialogues with Marathi pride. Maharashtra Times rated it 3.5 out of 5, praising the mansion’s design, lighting, and special effects. Loksatta criticized the film’s camera work and performances, saying the stage-play feel did not translate well to cinema.