Overview
Lakadbaggha is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film produced by First Ray Films and directed by Victor Mukherjee from a screenplay written by Alok Sharma. It stars Anshuman Jha, Ridhi Dogra, Paresh Pahuja and Milind Soman. It is Part-1 of the Animal-Lover-Vigilante Universe which had its theatrical release in January 2023 and its digital release in June 2023 on Zee5.
The film had its world premiere on 21 December 2022 at the prestigious Kolkata International Film Festival and its international premiere on 28 December 2022 at the HBO South Asian International Film Festival, New York. Anshuman Jha received the Best Actor award at the HBO South Asian International Film Festival for his humane portrayal of the animal lover vigilante. The film had its European premiere as an official selection at the 20th Indisches International Film Festival at Stuttgart Germany in July 2023.
Premise
Arjun Bakshi is a martial arts trainer and animal lover who becomes a vigilante after his dog Shanku goes missing. During the hunt, Arjun comes across an Indian black-striped hyena and learns about an illegal animal trade in Kolkata led by Aryan, who is the brother of Crime Branch officer Akshara D'Souza.
Cast
Anshuman Jha as Arjun Bakshi.
Riddhi Dogra as Akshara D'Souza.
Paresh Pahuja as Aryan.
Milind Soman as Tarun Bakshi, Arjun's father.
Eksha Kerung as The Girl With No Name.
Bijou Thaangjam as Shopkeeper
Kharaj Mukherjee as Arjun's uncle.
Denzil Smith guest appearance
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