Laapataa Ladies (2024) Movie

Laapataa Ladies is a comedy-drama directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, and Jyothi Deshpande-led Geo Studios. The film is inspired by an award-winning story by Biplob Goswami.

It stars Nitanshi and Pratibha in the lead roles, telling the story of the intermingling of two brides that creates humorous and touching moments. The movie debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival and was well received.

Title	Laapataa Ladies
Director	Kiran Rao
Additional Dialogues	Divyanidhi Sharma
Main Cast	Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh, etc.
Genre	Comedy-Drama
Release Date	March 1, 2024
OTT Platform	Netflix
Budget	₹20 Crores
Language	Hindi
Runtime	2 hours

Lapata Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, is a funny and insightful film about two brides who go missing on the same night. Set in rural India, it stars Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Srivastava and Ravi Kishan, who plays a key police officer. Critics have praised Lapata Ladies for its clever dialogues and strong plot. They value how the characters, though ordinary, are portrayed with depth, helping the audience connect with their struggles and growth.

Main Actors

• Nitanshi Goel as Phool
• Pratibha Ranta as Pushpa Rani
• Sparsh Shrivastav as Deepak Kumar
• Ravi Kishan
• Chhaya Kadam
• Durgesh Kumar as Dubey Ji
• Bhaskar Jha as Pardeep

Story

The story follows two newlyweds, Phool and Jaya, who are separated by chance on a train journey. It features a mix of comedy and heartwarming moments: Phool arrives at Jaya's in-laws' house, while Jaya ends up at a train station. The movie chronicles their adventures getting back together, addressing women's empowerment and social issues in a fun and meaningful way.

Box Office

Lapata Ladies earned ₹6 crore in its first week. However, its earnings declined in the following weeks, to ₹3.87 crore in the second week and ₹2.45 crore in the third week. By the end of the ninth week, the total box office collection was ₹18.24 crore. Even with mixed reviews, the film has been praised for its unique appeal and ability to attract a more niche audience.