Lakshmi
“Lakshmi is a story of hope, courage and victory!”
Storyline
Based on true events, Lakshmi is a story of heroism and untold courage. Lakshmi, a 13 year old girl is kidnapped and sold into prostitution. Thrown into this horrific, inhuman world where she is raped and brutally beaten she barely survives with the help of the other girls and her own will to never give in. Finally she is rescued in a police raid. Against all odds, Lakshmi shows courage where everybody else fails. Resisting all pressure - violent threats, coercion and bribes, she stands up in court and in a landmark case in India, succeeds in putting the traffickers behind bars.
Cast & Crew
Monali Thakur
Lakshmi
Lead
Satish Kaushik
Sr. Reddy
Ram Kapoor
Advocate Avinash
Nagesh Kukunoor
Chinna
Flora Saini
Swarna
Shefali Shah
Jyothi
Vibha Chibber
Amma
Ranjeet Jha
Customer in Brothel
What People Are Saying
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nagesh Kukunoor's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Lakshmi is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
