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Lakshmi(2014)

6.8/10
Hindi104 mins

Lakshmi (2014) is a 104-minute Hindi film directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. Starring Satish Kaushik, Shefali Shetty and Ram Kapoor. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Lakshmi stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2014.

Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 March 2014
Director
Nagesh Kukunoor
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 44m
GudVibe Rating
6.8/10

Storyline

A 13-year-old girl is kidnapped and forced into prostitution, where she endures terrible abuse. She survives with support from other girls and her own determination. After a police rescue, she bravely testifies in court to send her traffickers to prison.

A girl's courage brings traffickers to justice.

Film Details

6.8Rating
104Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date21 March 2014
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsLaxmi · Лакшми

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence5
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film's young lead actress, Monali Thakur, was a playback singer before this role and had no prior acting experience.
  • Director Nagesh Kukunoor used real locations in Hyderabad's red-light area to shoot, aiming for authenticity.
  • The movie was inspired by a true 2005–2008 case from Hyderabad, where a minor girl testified against her traffickers.
  • It was shot in just 28 days on a tight budget, with many crew members working for reduced pay.
  • The film faced difficulties getting a wide theatrical release in India due to its sensitive subject matter.
  • Several supporting actors were non-professionals or first-timers, chosen to reflect the raw reality of the story.
  • Despite critical acclaim, the film had a limited box office run but was screened at international human rights festivals.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Lakshmi

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