
Lucknow Central(2017)
Hindi147 mins
Lucknow Central (2017) is a 147-minute Hindi film directed by Ranjit Tiwari. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Lucknow Central stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2017.
Director:Ranjit Tiwari
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 15 September 2017
- Director
- Ranjit Tiwari
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A man is wrongly sentenced to death for murder. While in prison, he is persuaded to start a musical band with other inmates. They find new purpose by preparing to compete in a jail music competition.
“Prisoners find freedom through music.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
147Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date15 September 2017
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
survivaljusticefriendshipidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title refers to a real-life prison in Lucknow, but the story is fictional.
- Farhan Akhtar learned to play the drums for his role as the band's leader.
- The movie was shot in real prisons in Uttar Pradesh to create an authentic look.
- It was inspired by reports of prison bands in India, which help rehabilitate inmates.
- The film underperformed at the box office, earning less than its production budget.
- Director Ranjit Tiwari made his directorial debut with this film.
- Diana Penty's character is based on real-life activists who work with prisoners.

