Santosh – Lionsgate Play | Oct 17, 2025
Sandhya Suri’s highly anticipated film Santosh is finally set to release in India. This gripping police procedural crime drama takes audiences into the heart of rural India, where duty, courage, and justice intersect in unexpected ways.
Plot Overview
In a remote village, Santosh Saini (Shahana Goswami) becomes a widow and unexpectedly inherits her late husband’s position as a police officer. At first overwhelmed by her new responsibilities, she soon realizes that her role carries not only authority but also immense challenges. As she navigates the dangers of her profession, Santosh proves that resilience and determination can overcome even the toughest obstacles. With each case she tackles, the story unfolds to reveal a compelling mix of suspense, emotion, and moral dilemmas.
Cast Highlights
- Shahana Goswami as Santosh Saini
- Sunita Rajwar as Geeta Sharma
- Sanjay Bishnoi as Beniwal
- Kushal Dubey as Vikram
- Nawal Shukla as Thakur
- Pratibha Awasthi as Priya
The ensemble cast delivers nuanced performances, bringing authenticity and depth to the story’s rural setting.
Crew and Production
- Directed and Written by Sandhya Suri
- Production Companies: BFI, BBC Film, mk2 Films, Good Chaos, Haut et Court, Razor Film, ZDF, Arte, Suitable Pictures
- Distributed by Civic Studios, Vertigo Releasing (UK & Ireland), PVR Inox Pictures (India), Haut et Court (France)
The collaboration of international and Indian production houses ensures a high-quality cinematic experience with meticulous attention to detail.
Why You Should Watch
From the very first scene, Santosh immerses viewers in a compelling world of rural India, where justice is hard-earned and every decision carries weight. Transitioning seamlessly between tense crime sequences and emotional character moments, the film highlights the strength and determination of its lead character. Fans of crime dramas, thrillers, and character-driven stories will find themselves engrossed until the very last frame.
Catch Santosh on Lionsgate Play from Oct 17, 2025, and witness a story of courage, resilience, and justice unfold.
