
Lakadbaggha
- Director
- Victor Mukherjee
- Studio
- First Ray Films
- Release Date
- 12 January 2023
- Running Time
- 125 min
- Language
- Hindi
- Country
- India
- Budget
- ₹7.00 Cr
- Box Office
- ₹0.25 Cr
Review
Lakadbaggha arrives with genuine ambition, swinging boldly at an unconventional premise that cinema needs more of. Anshuman Jha's committed performance anchors the film with real conviction, and the action sequences crackle with visceral energy that proves the filmmakers understood how to construct compelling set pieces. There's an undeniable passion coursing through certain moments—you can feel the creators' hunger to blend social relevance with genre thrills. But here's where the foundation cracks: the narrative is riddled with logical inconsistencies and storytelling gaps that compound with each passing scene, gradually eroding whatever emotional investment you've built.
The fundamental problem lies not in the film's reach, but in how carelessly it handles what it grabs for. The script attempts to juggle social commentary, character development, and genre mechanics simultaneously, but instead creates a muddled tapestry where no single element receives proper attention or development. Pacing lurches unpredictably, thematic priorities shift without clarity, and what should have felt fresh and boundary-pushing instead registers as unfocused and amateurish. Individual sequences shimmer with potential, yet they never cohere into something meaningful or resonant. Lakadbaggha demands significant patience and forgiveness while offering insufficient payoff—a mismatch that dooms even its most inspired instincts.
Rating: 5.5/10
