Lantrani

It is a compelling anthology that delves into issues like queer rights, caste inequality, and pandemic life with authenticity and emotional depth. Its stories are beautifully interwoven, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit. Stellar performances across the board bring these narratives to life, making each moment resonate. A visually stunning film that not only entertains but also provokes thought and dialogue. Highly recommended for its bold storytelling and impactful messages. This film is not just a cinematic journey but a mirror to contemporary issues, urging introspection and change. A brilliantly executed anthology that deserves accolades for its courage and artistry. Do watch and let it inspire conversations.

First Story - This is the best of the three stories. Kaushik Ganguly is well known for his good deeds. That he is one of the biggest directors in India at the moment can be understood by looking at this short film. BGM and cinematography gave proper accompaniment to the direction. Without such good BGM by Indradip Dasgupta, the direction would not have been complete.

Second Story-Director Bhaskar Hazarika. I expected better work from the director of Milestones of Indian Cinema "Kothanadi", "Aamish". The content was good "advertisment covers the face". But the storyline was not compelling. There was a visible inertia in the performance of several people.

Third Story- Director Gurvinder singh. The best USP of the story is the script writing. Many talks are presented in very short time. Content and presentation is very interesting.

Overall - In all three stories there is a legitimate protest against the government system. Alternative avenues of protest in all three cases are quite interesting. Each storys are served to the audience mixed with good humor.

Movie is combination of 3 unrelated stories , but one common thing in all 3 stories is human emotional touch and have a message. A must watch movie. Movie script is so tight that it does not give room to think any thing else but to go with movie. Movie have Thriller , Emotion and everything but there are no romance and no songs in movie. First story revolves around social evil of not accepting LGBTQ as normal or atleast acceptable. Second story have most of drama and shows how life forces everything to do and sometimes everyone agree to make compromise because its question of life and death. Story may have some over reaction of situation. Third story give message of accepting challenge and do it despite all odds.

Message behind the story is real good but I don't understand ,is it necessary to insult people with dialogue of gau mata in the office ,it feels like they sub consciously insulting the Hindu faith but want us to accept the LGBT ,which I support but I hope scripts be fair and well messaged .

Just having a good actors isn't enough but the director and scripts plays a piebetol part .Hope they do so in the future and respects every other belief I order to be able to send the real message behind the movie .

People of this country aren't fool now anymore so be very prepared and spread the message you want to share and it will be appreciated.

An anthology is the best way to tell short stories without stretching them into a full-fledged movie, which can often result in a lagging and ultimately unsuccessful film. This anthology depicts three stories helmed by three directors, showcasing the struggles in small-town India while delivering a sharp critique of the judicial system, politicians, and media.

The first story, featuring Johnny Lever and Jisshu U Sengupta, revolves around queer rights. It perfectly illustrates how even today, the judicial system criminalizes individuals with different preferences. This satirical comedy makes you laugh and think simultaneously. Director Kaushik Ganguly has created a very honest story, and both actors have performed brilliantly. This story is the best among the lot.

The second story is about how the pandemic has affected a small-time media company and the lengths they go to survive. Working in the same industry, I can vouch for the story's accuracy and well-researched satire. It shows the dark side of survival and how a client can control a company. Director Bhaskar Hazarika has done a good job, with great portrayals by actors Boloram Das and Preeti Hansraj Sharma. It is a fun yet eye-opening watch.

The third story is about a silent protest against the caste system, which prevents a village sarpanch from opening a bank account to utilize government funds. The movie highlights the righteous lady and her husband, played by Jitendra Kumar and Nimisha Sajayan, who fight tooth and nail against the system. They both do their parts well, but this story is not as engaging as the other two, despite being the longest. Director Gurvinder Singh's "Dharna Mana Hai" is the weakest of the three. Nevertheless, it raises a valid issue.

This anthology deserves your time and offers something new from the makers. Don't be swayed by the negative reviews.

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