| Kyon Ki | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Priyadarshan |
| Written by | Story and Screenplay: Priyadarshan Dialogues: Sanjay Chhel |
| Based on | Thalavattam (1986) |
| Produced by | Mukesh Talreja Sunil Manchanda |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Tirru |
| Edited by | Arun Kumar N. Gopalakrishnan |
| Music by | Songs: Himesh Reshammiya Score: S. P. Venkatesh |
Production companies | Orion Pictures MAD Entertainment Ltd. |
Release date |
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Running time | 156 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹21 crore[1] |
| Box office | ₹23.15 crore[1] |
Kyon Ki (transl. Because) is a 2005 Indian romantic drama film written and directed by Priyadarshan and produced by Sunil Manchanda and Mukesh Talreja. The film is a remake of Priyadarshan's own 1986 Malayalam film Thalavattam (1986) which in turn was inspired by the 1975 movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest [2][3] which was adapted from Ken Kesey's 1962 novel of the same name.[4][5] The film stars Salman Khan, Jackie Shroff, Kareena Kapoor, Suniel Shetty, Rimi Sen and Om Puri in pivotal roles, and tells the story of Anand, a mental patient whose past draws a female doctor, Tanvi, close to him, testing her own beliefs and challenging her authoritarian father, the administrator of the sanatorium in which Anand has been admitted.
The film's songs were blockbusters, gaining over 300 million views combined on YouTube. While critical reception was negative when it was released, the film has since garnered the status of a cult classic due to its story and performances.
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