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Love Lottery

25 September 2026Hindi2h 3m
Arvind Pandey DirectorNavin V Mishra Cinematography
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When a young woman, Bharani Verma, is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the police quickly arrest Kartik Saxena, making him the prime suspect in a seemingly open-and-shut murder case. But as the courtroom battle begins, every testimony uncovers new questions instead of answers. Hidden relationships, conflicting statements, and buried secrets gradually transform a simple murder trial into a gripping mystery where nothing is as it appears. Beyond the suspense, the film also explores a thought-provoking question: Have marriage and legal battles become a silent punishment for some innocent men, or is the truth far more complex than it seems? With every hearing, the truth becomes more elusive, and just when the verdict seems certain, an unexpected twist changes the entire direction of the case. A taut courtroom suspense thriller that keeps the audience guessing until the very last moment.

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3 rated reviews · 3 positive

Critic Reviews (3)

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7.0
“Love Lottery is more than just a murder mystery or courtroom drama. It explores marital relationships, broken trust, legal procedures, media trials and men's rights from a particular perspective. Arvind Pandey attempts to combine a serious and sensitive subject with entertainment, and the film succeeds to a considerable extent in that endeavour.”
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Archika Khurana· Times Of India
6.0
“Love Lottery is a reasonably engaging thriller that combines marital drama, courtroom proceedings and social commentary with mixed results. Its performances and succession of twists keep it watchable, while its first-half suspense is particularly effective. However, uneven pacing, convenient turns and simplistic gender commentary prevent it from becoming a more layered examination of its subject.”
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Jaya Dwivedie· IndiaTvNews
6.0
“Love Lottery is a suspense film that attempts to interweave relationships, suspicion and a legal battle with a murder story. While it's not a perfect murder mystery, Akshay Oberoi's performance and the film's central mystery manage to elevate it above average.”
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Release Date
25 September 2026
Runtime
2h 3m
Language
Hindi

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