Chaal Jeevi Laiye
Chaal Jeevi Laiye! (transl. Come, let’s live!) is a 2019 Indian Gujarati-language comedy-drama road film written and directed by Vipul Mehta. Produced by Rashmin Majithia, the film stars Siddharth Randeria, Yash Soni and Aarohi Patel.[3] The soundtrack was composed by Sachin–Jigar.[4] The film was released in India on 1 February 2019.[5] It became the highest-grossing film of Gujarati cinema, grossing over est. ₹52.14 crore (US$6.9 million).[1]
Workaholic Aditya ignores his father Bipin and his advice regarding health. Next day, Aditya faints and brought to hospital where he recovers. On Dr. Vadia’s advice, Bipin goes under health checkup and is diagnosed with Pontine Glioma, a terminal brain tumour. Bipin wishes to visit Kedarnath and holy Ganga river with him before his death so Aditya reluctantly agrees. After visiting Ganga river, they continued their journey to Chopta via jeep. They meet Ketki on road and Aditya develops romantic interest in her. They were robbed by goons and eventually regain their possessions. On way, the father-son bond grows as well as Aditya’s romance develops further. Eventually they reach Kedarnath and complete the wish.
According to Bookmyshow, an online ticket booking website, the film earned around ₹44 lakh (US$58,000) on its first day and almost ₹7 crore (US$930,000) in first week.[2] According to trade analyst Komal Nahta, the film became the highest-grossing film of Gujarati cinema.[9][10] It had collected the gross of approximately ₹50 crore (US$6.6 million) and the netted approximately ₹40−42 crore in India. In overseas market, according to Rentrak, the film earned $130,000 in US, $53,031 in United Kingdom, $81,814 in Australia, $13,159 in New Zealand and $25,000 elsewhere. The film grossed over approximately about $3,03,004 (₹2.14 crore) in total in overseas market.[1]
The film received mostly positive reviews by the critics. Shruti Jambhekar of The Times of India rated it 4 out of 5 and praised the director for screenplay, editing, cinematography, music and performances.[3] Saurabh Shah rated it 4 out of 5 and praised direction, music and performances but criticised the length of the climax.[11] Mid-day Gujarati noted the trend of films based on the father-son relationships and gave a positive review.[12] Tushar Dave writing for Sarjak.org praised the film for its message, cinematography, music and performances of lead actors but criticised some dialogues, melodrama, performance of Aruna Irani and length of the climax.[13]
