Lucknow Central (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2017, Lucknow Central is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Ranjit Tiwari, running about 147 minutes.
What it’s about. After being accused of murder and awaiting his death penalty, Kishen Mohan Girhotra is compelled by NGO worker Gayatri Kashyap to form a musical band of prisoners to compete at band competition held at the dreaded jail of ‘Lucknow Central’. Kishen befriends and convinces a talented bunch of criminals to form a band that provides them with a purpose and a new lease of life.
Who’s in it. Lucknow Central stars Farhan Akhtar as Kishan Mohan Girhotra, Diana Penty as Gayatri Kashyap, Deepak Dobriyal as Victor Chattopadhyay and Gippy Grewal as Parminder Singh Gill aka Pali, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Lucknow Central has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lucknow Central page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lucknow Central tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lucknow Central (2017)?
- In US, Lucknow Central is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lucknow Central worth watching?
- Lucknow Central holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lucknow Central?
- Lucknow Central stars Farhan Akhtar, Diana Penty, Deepak Dobriyal, Gippy Grewal and Rajesh Sharma.
- When was Lucknow Central released?
- Lucknow Central was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 147 minutes.