Gurudakshina (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2015, Gurudakshina is a drama film directed by Kiran Phadnis, running about 140 minutes. “Ek Adbhut Dakshina” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An orphaned boy Dev is adopted by Guruji and brought to his dance academy in Kolkata, owing to his dancing skills. Impressed by his talent, guruji takes him under his wings. However, Dev's one-sided love for Guruji's daughter Sanjukta changes their lives forever. Sanjukta finds herself seduced by Chhau dancer Gambhira instead, who seems like a man of dubious intent. Turns out he is a Naxalite, on a secret mission.
Who’s in it. Gurudakshina stars Rajeev Pillai, Sulagna Panigrahi, Rajesh Shringarpure and Girish Karnad, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Gurudakshina has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gurudakshina page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gurudakshina tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gurudakshina (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gurudakshina change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gurudakshina worth watching?
- Gurudakshina holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gurudakshina?
- Gurudakshina stars Rajeev Pillai, Sulagna Panigrahi, Rajesh Shringarpure, Girish Karnad and Roopa Ganguly.
- When was Gurudakshina released?
- Gurudakshina was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.