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Lakshmi (2014): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Lakshmi is a 2014 drama starring Monali Thakur as Lakshmi, Satish Kaushik and Nagesh Kukunoor. It runs 1 hour 55 minutes and earned $24,539 worldwide.

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Lakshmi (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 55m (115 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lakshmi About?

The premise of Lakshmi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Based on true events, this film tells the harrowing story of a 13-year-old girl who is kidnapped and forced into prostitution. Enduring horrific abuse and brutality, she fights to survive with the support of other victims and her unwavering determination. Rescued during a police raid, Lakshmi bravely confronts her captors in court, ultimately achieving a landmark victory that brings the traffickers to justice and highlights the strength of the human spirit.

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Cast & crew

Lakshmi Cast & Characters

Monali Thakur leads the cast as Lakshmi, with Satish Kaushik as Sr. Reddy and Nagesh Kukunoor as Chinna.

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Plot

Lakshmi Plot Summary

What happens in Lakshmi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Lakshmi, Monali Thakur, a 14-year-old girl, is kidnapped from her village and brought to Hyderabad. She is taken to the home of Reddy, Chinna’s elder brother and boss, Satish Kaushik, where she initially assumes the role of a domestic worker, helping the older maid Amma, Vibha Chibber. However, she is later raped by Reddy. The next day, Chinna,Nagesh Kukunoor takes Lakshmi to a brothel run by Jyothi, Shefali Shah, who is both a reassuring and oppressive presence for the other girls. After her first night, Lakshmi manages to run away to a nearby police station, but her complaint falls on deaf ears since Reddy has paid off the local police.

Full summary

The whole story of Lakshmi, scene by scene

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Box office

Lakshmi Box Office

Lakshmi grossed $24,539 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$24.5K

International
$24.5K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Lakshmi?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Lakshmi Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Laxmi” and “Лакшми”.

Also known as
  • Laxmi
  • Лакшми

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FAQ

Lakshmi FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Lakshmi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lakshmi?

Lakshmi runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

When was Lakshmi released?

Lakshmi was released on March 21, 2014.

Who is in the cast of Lakshmi?

Lakshmi stars Monali Thakur as Lakshmi, Satish Kaushik as Sr. Reddy and Nagesh Kukunoor as Chinna, among 11 credited actors.

How much did Lakshmi make at the box office?

Lakshmi grossed $24,539 worldwide.

Does Lakshmi have a post-credit scene?

No. Lakshmi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Lakshmi in?

The original language of Lakshmi is Hindi.

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