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{{short description|2013 Indian Hindi film by Rahul Dutta}} | {{short description|2013 Indian Hindi film by Rahul Dutta}} | ||
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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = 3G | | name = 3G: A Killer Connection | ||
| image = 3G Bollywood film poster.jpg | | image = 3G Bollywood film poster.jpg | ||
| caption = Theatrical release poster | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = | | director = Shantanu Ray Chhibber<br />[[Sheershak Anand]] | ||
| producer = | | writer = Shantanu Ray Chhibber<br />[[Sheershak Anand]]<br />Sumit Saxena (dialogues) | ||
| starring = [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]]<br/>[[Sonal Chauhan]] | | producer = Sunil Lulla<br />Viki Rajani | ||
| music = [[ | | starring = [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]]<br />[[Sonal Chauhan]] | ||
| music = '''Songs:'''<br>[[Mithoon]]<br>'''Score:'''<br>[[Amar Mohile]] | |||
| cinematography = Keiko Nakahara | |||
| editing = Sanjay Sharma | | editing = Sanjay Sharma | ||
| studio = [[Next Gen Films]] | | studio = [[Eros International]]<br />[[Next Gen Films]] | ||
| distributor = | | distributor = Eros International | ||
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|3|15|ref1= | | released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|3|15|ref1=}} | ||
| runtime = | | runtime = 125 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Hindi | | language = Hindi | ||
| budget = | | budget = | ||
| gross = {{INRConvert|59.1|m}}<br/><ref>{{cite web |title=3G: Box Office |url= | | gross = {{INRConvert|59.1|m}}<br /><ref>{{cite web |title=3G: Box Office |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/3g/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''3G''''' | '''''3G: A Killer Connection''''' is a 2013 Indian [[Hindi language|Hindi]]-language [[horror thriller film]] directed by [[Sheershak Anand]] and Shantanu Ray Chhibber. The film stars [[Neil Nitin Mukesh]] and [[Sonal Chauhan]] in the lead roles. It was released in India on 15 March 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/photos/view/stills/parties-and-events/id/1438135 |title=Neil and Sonal Chauhan leave for 3G movie shoot | Bollywood Photos | Celebrity Photos | Actor & Actress Photos | Celebrity Photo Shoot - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=6 January 2013 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064724/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/more/photos/view/stills/parties-and-events/id/1438135 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
== | ==Premise== | ||
Sam | While on holiday in Fiji, Sam loses his phone in excitement to meet his girlfriend Sheena. Sam purchases a new phone with a [[3G]] connection, where he starts getting calls from an unknown number, receiving which shows video of a female being killed and her haunted face. Sam starts to lose his mind and also attacks Sheena while being possessed. When she finds out about the unknown caller and the video, they both try to solve the mystery, and they must face the unbelievable reality that the phone is somehow responsible for all that is happening to them and around them. | ||
The only way to stay alive, it seems, is to unravel the mystery of the phone. But as the hours burn on, that becomes harder and harder to do. | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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* Shantanu Ray Chibber as Father Patterson | * Shantanu Ray Chibber as Father Patterson | ||
== | ==Reception== | ||
''3G'' has received mixed to negative response from critics. Ankur Pathak from [[Rediff.com]] rated the film 1.5/5 stars | ''3G'' has received mixed to negative response from critics. Ankur Pathak from [[Rediff.com]] rated the film 1.5/5 stars, writing, "Watch ''3G'' only for a few cheap thrills."<ref name="3G Movie Review">{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-3g-only-offers-cheap-thrills/20130315.htm |title=Review: 3G only offers cheap thrills |author=Ankur Pathak |work=Rediff.com |access-date=15 March 2013}}{{Rating|1.5|5}}</ref> Swati Deogire of [[in.com]] gave the film 2.5 stars, saying "''3G'' is strictly OK and is more of a travel brochure for Fiji."<ref name="Movie Review: 3G is more travel brochure than film">{{cite web |url=http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/movie-review-3g-is-more-travel-brochure-than-film-50196233-in-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130318025104/http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/movie-review-3g-is-more-travel-brochure-than-film-50196233-in-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 March 2013 |title=Movie Review: 3G is more travel brochure than film |author=Swati Deogire |publisher=in.com |access-date=15 March 2013}}{{Rating|2.5|5}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] from [[Bollywood Hungama]] rated the film two out of five and added, "''3G'' doesn't work despite potential in its premise". | ||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
The soundtrack of the film is composed by [[Mithoon]] and lyrics are penned by [[Mithoon]], Shellee, [[Sonu Kakkar]] . A single track called "Kaise Bataaoon" which is sung by [[Krishnakumar Kunnath|KK]] & [[Sonal Chauhan]] was released on 15 February 2013. Arijit | The soundtrack of the film is composed by [[Mithoon]] and lyrics are penned by [[Mithoon]], Shellee, [[Sonu Kakkar]] . A single track called "Kaise Bataaoon" which is sung by [[Krishnakumar Kunnath|KK]] & [[Sonal Chauhan]] was released on 15 February 2013. [[Arijit Singh]] also sang in the movie. The music album was released by Eros Now Music until 2023 when Sony Music India bought the rights to the music album. Musicperk.com rated the album 7.5/10<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.musicperk.com/3g/ |title=3G |access-date=4 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308162553/http://www.musicperk.com/3g/ |archive-date=8 March 2013 |url-status=dead |website=musicperk.com}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=March 2013}} | ||
===Track listing=== | ===Track listing=== | ||
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| title2 = Khalbali | | title2 = Khalbali | ||
| extra2 = [[Arijit Singh]], [[Shilpa Rao]],Tochi Raina | | extra2 = [[Arijit Singh]], [[Shilpa Rao]],Tochi Raina | ||
| music2 = | | music2 = [[Mithoon]] | ||
| length2 = 5:20 | | length2 = 5:20 | ||
| title3 = Bulbulliya | | title3 = Bulbulliya | ||
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| music3 = Mithoon | | music3 = Mithoon | ||
| length3 = 5:58 | | length3 = 5:58 | ||
| title4 = Kaise Bataaoon | | title4 = Kaise Bataaoon | ||
| note4 | | note4 = Cantabile | ||
| extra4 = Abhishek Nailwal | | extra4 = Abhishek Nailwal | ||
| music4 = Mithoon | | music4 = Mithoon | ||
| length4 = 4:54 | | length4 = 4:54 | ||
| title5 = Khalbali | | title5 = Khalbali | ||
| note5 | | note5 = Punjabi | ||
| extra5 = Tochi Raina | | extra5 = Tochi Raina | ||
| music5 = Mithoon | | music5 = Mithoon | ||
| length5 = 5:41 | | length5 = 5:41 | ||
| title6 = 3G | | title6 = 3G | ||
| note6 | | note6 = Theme | ||
| extra6 = Instrumental | | extra6 = Instrumental | ||
| music6 = Mithoon | | music6 = Mithoon | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title|2404519|3G}} | * {{IMDb title|2404519|3G}} | ||
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[[Category:Hindi-language horror films]] | [[Category:Hindi-language horror films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian horror thriller films]] | [[Category:Indian horror thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:2013 horror thriller films]] | [[Category:2013 horror thriller films]] | ||
[[Category:Films shot in Fiji]] | [[Category:Films shot in Fiji]] | ||
[[Category:2013 films]] | [[Category:2013 films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2013 Hindi-language films]] | ||
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| 3G: A Killer Connection | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Shantanu Ray Chhibber Sheershak Anand |
| Produced by | Sunil Lulla Viki Rajani |
| Written by | Shantanu Ray Chhibber Sheershak Anand Sumit Saxena (dialogues) |
| Starring | Neil Nitin Mukesh Sonal Chauhan |
| Music by | Songs: Mithoon Score: Amar Mohile |
| Cinematography | Keiko Nakahara |
| Edited by | Sanjay Sharma |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Eros International |
Release date |
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Running time | 125 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Box office | ₹59.1 million (US$830,000) [1] |
3G: A Killer Connection is a 2013 Indian Hindi-language horror thriller film directed by Sheershak Anand and Shantanu Ray Chhibber. The film stars Neil Nitin Mukesh and Sonal Chauhan in the lead roles. It was released in India on 15 March 2013.[2]
Premise[edit | edit source]
While on holiday in Fiji, Sam loses his phone in excitement to meet his girlfriend Sheena. Sam purchases a new phone with a 3G connection, where he starts getting calls from an unknown number, receiving which shows video of a female being killed and her haunted face. Sam starts to lose his mind and also attacks Sheena while being possessed. When she finds out about the unknown caller and the video, they both try to solve the mystery, and they must face the unbelievable reality that the phone is somehow responsible for all that is happening to them and around them.
The only way to stay alive, it seems, is to unravel the mystery of the phone. But as the hours burn on, that becomes harder and harder to do.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Neil Nitin Mukesh as Sameer "Sam" Arora
- Sonal Chauhan as Sheena
- Mrinalini Sharma as Chaima
- Asheesh Kapur as Mong Hayward
- Shantanu Ray Chibber as Father Patterson
Reception[edit | edit source]
3G has received mixed to negative response from critics. Ankur Pathak from Rediff.com rated the film 1.5/5 stars, writing, "Watch 3G only for a few cheap thrills."[3] Swati Deogire of in.com gave the film 2.5 stars, saying "3G is strictly OK and is more of a travel brochure for Fiji."[4] Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama rated the film two out of five and added, "3G doesn't work despite potential in its premise".
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack of the film is composed by Mithoon and lyrics are penned by Mithoon, Shellee, Sonu Kakkar . A single track called "Kaise Bataaoon" which is sung by KK & Sonal Chauhan was released on 15 February 2013. Arijit Singh also sang in the movie. The music album was released by Eros Now Music until 2023 when Sony Music India bought the rights to the music album. Musicperk.com rated the album 7.5/10[5][unreliable source?]
Track listing[edit | edit source]
| No. | Title | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kaise Bataaoon" | Mithoon | KK, Sonal Chauhan | 4:43 |
| 2. | "Khalbali" | Mithoon | Arijit Singh, Shilpa Rao,Tochi Raina | 5:20 |
| 3. | "Bulbulliya" | Mithoon | Adnan Sami | 5:58 |
| 4. | "Kaise Bataaoon" (Cantabile) | Mithoon | Abhishek Nailwal | 4:54 |
| 5. | "Khalbali" (Punjabi) | Mithoon | Tochi Raina | 5:41 |
| 6. | "3G" (Theme) | Mithoon | Instrumental | 2:12 |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "3G: Box Office". Bollywood Hungama.
- ↑ "Neil and Sonal Chauhan leave for 3G movie shoot | Bollywood Photos | Celebrity Photos | Actor & Actress Photos | Celebrity Photo Shoot - Bollywood Hungama". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 6 January 2013.
- ↑ Ankur Pathak. "Review: 3G only offers cheap thrills". Rediff.com. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ↑ Swati Deogire. "Movie Review: 3G is more travel brochure than film". in.com. Archived from the original on 18 March 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ↑ "3G". musicperk.com. Archived from the original on 8 March 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
