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Santosh

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A government scheme sees newly widowed Santosh inherit her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a lowcaste girl is murdered, Santosh is pulled into the investigation by charismatic feminist inspector Sharma.

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Shahana Goswami bristles with unforgettable intensity in Santosh, a nervy procedural that asks the hard questions about a culture's social hierarchy.

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Bedatri D. Choudhury Sight & Sound Nov 5
It’s a broad sweep of ideas, but when you set out to make a film on the police, you must address systemic corruption. Suri largely succeeds. Go to Full Review Jonathan Romney Financial Times 03/24/2025
5/5
As well as working rivetingly as a procedural thriller and a psychological study, Santosh has a hard, documentary-like edge, exploring Indian social phenomena with intense analytical focus. Go to Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian 03/22/2025
4/5
A tough, sinewy, satisfying film. Go to Full Review Ishmeet Nagpal Common Sense Media Sep 29
4/5
'Santosh" doesn't offer hope or liberation, instead leaving viewers with a sense of burning outrage at the inequities shown. Go to Full Review Filipe Freitas Always Good Movies Jul 23
4/5
The main character initially jubilates with her desire for freedom, only to confront the deeply embedded social ills of modern India: a rigid caste system, the demonization of Muslims, femicide, systemic corruption, and toxic patriarchy. Go to Full Review Anna Hoang Boston Hassle Jul 13
3/5
The core of a good movie is in here, but Santosh feeling like she’s being passed through makes it feel like we are watching a ghost of someone, with only a small glimpse of life revealed at the end to make it feel like we missed out on a lot. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Susan 01/11/2025 This is a brilliant film, enlightening subtle, and disturbing, with an amazing performance by the lead actress, Shahana Goswami. I attended a matinee performance on Friday and the theater was empty. This film deserves to be experienced by everyone! See more Anjum K @RT90179324 4d The realism was exceptional and commentary on real life profound. See more Ulhas T @Ulhas Feb 3 Santosh Movie I didn’t like this movie at all. I found it very slow and confusing, and I couldn’t understand what the movie was trying to say. The story did not keep my interest, and the characters did not feel engaging to me. For me, this movie was not suitable and not enjoyable. I would not recommend it to anyone. If you have time try watch something else See more Peter C @Binara Jan 12 Subtitles tiny and white on white. Impossible to read. See more Rangga P @Ranggasaurus Dec 11 The film has a unique point of view about the role of women in the Indian police force. The problems within the police system seem similar to what we see in Indonesia. Women still don’t get an equal place with men in professional settings. The film feels bland at the beginning. The plot only starts to get interesting when Devinka’s body is found and placed on the road in front of the police station by her parents as a protest against the slow police response. One thing that felt strange to me is how Saleem never goes through a proper process to confirm whether he is the real suspect. He immediately faces torture during the interrogation about his motive. This part doesn’t sit right with me. See more Vince Q. @Vincedeq Nov 3 Indian film built in the emerging cinema verité style of Mumbai production features actress Shahana Goswami with Sandhya Suri directing. Fascinating story about a female investigator in a small village in the rural north of the country. The protagonist not only has to face societal taboo regarding women’s roles, but also overcome ingrained departmental malaise. Some small technical issues, but the locations contribute to the film’s genuine voice and make it worth the watch. See more Read all reviews
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Sandhya Suri

Director

Shahana Goswami

Santosh

Sunita Rajwar

Sharma

Nawal Shukla

Inspecteur Thakur

Pratibha Awasthi

Priya

Prashant Kumar

Inspecteur Mundi

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Synopsis A government scheme sees newly widowed Santosh inherit her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a lowcaste girl is murdered, Santosh is pulled into the investigation by charismatic feminist inspector Sharma.
Director
Sandhya Suri
Producer
Mike Goodridge, James Bowsher, Balthazar de Ganay, Alan McAlex
Screenwriter
Sandhya Suri
Distributor
Metrograph Pictures
Production Co
Haut et Court, Good Chaos, Razor Film Produktion GmbH
Rating
R (Violent Content|Some Language)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 27, 2024, Limited
Runtime
2h 5m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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