Lantrani 2024 Movie Review

Lantrani (2024) is a Hindi-language anthology film released on ZEE5 on February 9, 2024. The title "Lantrani" translates to "tall tales," and the film comprises three distinct stories, each helmed by a national award-winning director. The narratives delve into various facets of rural India, offering a blend of satire, humor, and poignant commentary on societal issues.

📖 Story Overview

The film comprises three interconnected stories:

1. Hud Hud Dabangg: A police officer's final day on duty takes an unexpected turn when he is tasked with escorting a convict to court.

2. Dharna Mana Hai: Gomti Devi, a Dalit woman elected as the village sarpanch, faces opposition from the upper caste and stages a silent protest to assert her authority.

3. Sanitized Samachar: Set during the COVID-19 lockdown, a news channel grapples with ethical dilemmas when they are forced to promote a hand sanitizer brand while their lead anchor tests positive for the virus.

Each story employs satire to comment on societal issues, blending humor with poignant reflections on contemporary challenges.

🎭 Cast and Crew

• Lead Actors: Johnny Lever, Jitendra Kumar, Jisshu Sengupta, Nimisha Sajayan

• Directors: Gurvinder Singh, Kaushik Ganguly, Bhaskar Hazarika

• Writer: Durgesh Singh

• Producers: Pranay Garg, Piyush Dinesh Gupta

• Music: Vinod K Ram, Indraadip Das Gupta, Abhishek Jain

• Cinematography: Sandeep Yadav, Riju Das, Appu Prabhakar

• Editing: Reema Kaur, Suresh Pai, Subhajit Singha

• Studio: Neeljai Films, NMKR

📺 Where to Watch

Lantrani is available for streaming on ZEE5.