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Lucknow Central(2017)

6.5/10
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
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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

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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.

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