Laapataa Ladies: Rs 5 Cr Budget Film Earns Rs 24 Cr, Wins 23 Awards, Rules OTT
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News18•13-01-2026, 15:47
Laapataa Ladies: Rs 5 Cr Budget Film Earns Rs 24 Cr, Wins 23 Awards, Rules OTT
- •Laapataa Ladies, made on a budget of Rs 4-5 crore, earned over Rs 24 crore theatrically and won 23 major awards.
- •The film, set in rural India in 2001, tells the story of two brides accidentally swapped during a train journey, exploring themes of identity and independence.
- •Directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Aamir Khan, it stars Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, and Sparsh Shrivastava.
- •It became the second most-watched Indian film/series on Netflix in 2024 with 13.8 million views, surpassing many star-driven releases.
- •Laapataa Ladies was India's official entry for the 97th Academy Awards and won 13 Filmfare Awards and 10 IIFA awards.
Why It Matters: Laapataa Ladies proves that compelling storytelling, not star power, drives success and audience engagement.
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