Short Circuit (2019 film)

Short Circuit (શોર્ટ સર્કિટ) is 2019 Gujarati science fiction comedy-drama film directed by Faisal Hashmi based on the concept of time loop. It was the first science fiction Gujarati film. The film is written by Faisal Hashmi, Bhargav Purohit and Mohsin Chavada, produced by Twilight Productions and stars Dhvanit Thaker and Kinjal Rajpriya in the lead while Smit Pandya and Utkarsh Mazumdar play supporting roles. Short Circuit received generally positive review from critics upon its release and praised for its direction, plot, VFX and performances. Short Circuit had a 5 week successful run at the box office.

Plot
An average IT guy, Samay (Dhvanit Thaker) gets trapped in an evil plan of a scientist who want to create a portable wormhole inside his lab. Samay has to fight back, to save his love and the world.

Cast

 * Dhvanit Thaker as Samay.
 * Kinjal Rajpriya as Seema.
 * Smit Pandya as Bhopo.
 * Utkarsh Mazumdar as Dr. Parthsarthi.
 * Vikee Shah as Jacob
 * Ragi Jani as Raju Don
 * Anshu Joshi as Security Guard

Production
Writing of the film was started in August 2017 after director Faisal Hashmi finished his second film Daud Pakad.

Director Faisal Hashmi revealed that the film uses extensive amount of VFX and it contains around 1,132 VFX shots.

The writers took inspiration from various time loop films.

The script demanded a lab where a secret experiment to create a portable wormhole is taking place. The producers hired NID students to create the lab as per the director's instruction. The set was erected at GMDC ground in Ahmedabad. This was the only set built for the film.

Director hired sound designer Udit Duseja for the sound design. Sound mixing was done at AM Studio, Chennai.

Marketing and release
The teaser was released on 14 December 2018 while the trailer was released on 26 December 2018. Both were well received. Later a promotional song "Samay" was released on 4 January 2019.

Soundtrack
Promotional song was composed by Kedar & Bhargav.

Release
The film was released on 11 January 2019.

Reception
The film received very positive response from audience for its narrative, direction and VFX. Shruti Jambhekar of The Times of India rated the film 3.5 out of 5, praising its direction, VFX, story line, editing and performances. She said; "We have to give it to the production house, director Faisal Hashmi and the entire team for attempting a sci-fi thriller in Gujarati. Considering it’s the first time this genre has been attempted, it’s a pretty decent effort-good VFX, a grand set-up and an interesting (although predictable) story line. Faisal Hashmi deserves a pat on the back for showing considerable improvement as a filmmaker in his second movie." Jayesh Adhyaru rated it 3 out of 5 praising direction, VFX and performances. He noted similarities with 1993 Hollywood film 12:01 and praised for giving credit to it. Divya Bhaskar rated it 3 out of 5 as a decent entertainer praising it's direction, storyline, editing and VFX. Badhir Amdavadi rated it 4 out of 5, saying, "It's a complete family entertainer which keeps you hooked till climax."