Critics
The Times of India’s Mihir Bhanage gave Half Ticket a rating of 3 out of 5, stating that the film subtly addresses societal issues such as economic inequality and opportunism, but is occasionally dragged out. Despite this, he recommends the movie as a worthwhile watch. Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter praised the performances of child actors Shubham More and Vinayak Potdar, noting their ability to convey mischief and carrying the film well, despite some lack of credibility in dramatic scenes. The Prague Reporter’s Jason Pirodsky gave the film a rating of 3 out of 5, commending it as an enjoyable and heart-warming story, but criticizing the excessive sentimentality in the finale. Willamette Week’s Jay Horton gave the film a rating of 3 out of 5, applauding Sanjay Memane’s camera work for its kinetic vibrancy and stating that the film’s energy is both stirring and infectious. Marathi Cineyug’s Ajay Kulye gave the film a rating of 4 out of 5, praising the acting performances, music, and camerawork and ultimately describing Half Ticket as a gem of a film. Pune Mirror’s Ganesh Matkari gave the movie a rating of 3.5 out of 5, stating that it is akin to a fable, with a positive ending that provides ample food for thought. Matkari believes that the film’s rich content gives it repeat-viewing value, revealing more with each subsequent watch.
| Directed by | Samit Kakkad, |
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| Produced by | Nanu Jaisinghani Suresh Jaisinghani Mohit Jaisinghani |
| Screenplay by | Dnyanesh Zoting |
| Story by | M. Manikandan |
| Based on | Kaaka Muttai by M. Manikandan |
| Starring | Bhalchandra Kadam, Priyanka Bose Kamat, Shubham More, Vinayak Potdar, Usha Naik, Jaywant Wadkar, Shashank Shende, Shrikant Yadav, Kailash Waghmare, Nitin Bhodhare, Anuya Baiche, Santosh Kanekar, |
| Music by | Original Songs G. V. Prakash Kumar Original Score Troy Arif |
| Cinematography | Sanjay Memane |
| Edited by | Faisal Mahadik Imran Mahadik |
| Production company |
Video Palace |
| Distributed by | Fox Star Studios |
| Release date | July 22, 2016 |
| Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Marathi |