Lakshmi (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2014, Lakshmi is a drama film directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, running about 115 minutes. “Lakshmi is a story of hope, courage and victory!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Lakshmi stars Monali Thakur as Lakshmi, Satish Kaushik as Sr. Reddy, Ram Kapoor as Advocate Avinash and Nagesh Kukunoor as Chinna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Lakshmi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lakshmi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lakshmi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lakshmi (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lakshmi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lakshmi worth watching?
- Lakshmi holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lakshmi?
- Lakshmi stars Monali Thakur, Satish Kaushik, Ram Kapoor, Nagesh Kukunoor and Flora Saini.
- When was Lakshmi released?
- Lakshmi was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.