Lakshmi Bomb(2017)
Lakshmi Bomb is a 2017 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Karthikeya Gopala Krishna. The film stars Lakshmi Manchu in a dual role as twin sisters. The story follows a sessions court judge who is murdered after convicting a human trafficker. Her identical twin sister then impersonates her to seek revenge and deliver justice. The film addresses the serious issue of human trafficking through a blend of courtroom drama and family emotion. Lakshmi Bomb received attention for Lakshmi Manchu's dual performance and its social message. The movie was released in theaters in 2017.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- MX Player
- Theatrical Release
- 10 March 2017
- Director
- Karthikeya
- Language
- Telugu
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
An honest sessions court judge is murdered after she punishes a gangster for trafficking women. Her identical twin sister takes her place in court. She pretends to be the judge to gather evidence and bring the killer to justice. Can an ordinary woman defeat a dangerous criminal?
“Justice never dies. It takes revenge.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Lakshmi Bomb
Cast reunions in this film: Posani Krishna Murali & Sunil Kashyap (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Lakshmi' but 'Bomb' was added later to attract a wider audience.
- Manchu Lakshmi performed many of her own stunts in the action sequences without a body double.
- Director Karthikeya Gopalakrishna drew inspiration from real-life incidents of attacks on judges in India.
- The movie's climax was shot in a single schedule at a specially constructed courtroom set in Hyderabad.
- Despite its serious theme, the film includes a cameo by comedian Vennela Kishore for light-hearted moments.
- It was one of the few Telugu films in 2017 to feature a female protagonist in a full-fledged action role.
- The background score was composed by Suresh Bobbili, who used unconventional instruments to heighten tension.
