Aug. 26, 2022|India|130 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Bangla;Crime;Drama
Description: Lokkhi Chele (translated as “Good Boy”) is a 2022 Indian Bengali action socio-drama film written and directed by Kaushik Ganguly. Produced by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee under Windows Production, the film features Ujaan Ganguly in the lead role.
The movie has garnered positive reviews for its unique treatment of pressing societal issues, showcasing violence, disruption, and a nuanced non-linear narrative that has been rare in Bengali cinema recently. Critics have emphasized its significance, urging audiences to engage with its themes to confront the harsh realities of superstition in India.
In particular, reviewers highlighted the film’s entertainment value, engaging storytelling, and authenticity. While some feedback pointed out flaws in the screenplay, the performance quality, cinematography, and editing were praised. The story follows three young doctors—Amir Hussain, Shibnath Dutta, and Gayatri Chatterjee—who challenge socio-religious beliefs and superstitions in rural areas, striving for transformative change in their communities.
Cast director: Kaushik Ganguly
Cast actor: Ujaan Ganguly, Ritwika Pal, Purab Seal Acharya, Indrasish Roy, Churni Ganguly, Ambarish Bhattacharya, Joydeep Mukherjee, Pradeep Bhattacharya, Babul Supriyo, Arun Guha Tharkurta
Original name: লক্ষ্মী ছেলে