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Cannes-Lauded Drama ‘Santosh’ Sets India Streaming Debut on Oct. 17 on Lionsgate Play

The release ends a certification standoff that derailed a planned January theatrical debut.

Shahana Goswami in a still from Santosh.
Santosh OTT Release: Where To Watch Shahana Goswami Film
Sunita Rajwar and Shahana Goswami in a still from Santosh.
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Overview

  • Lionsgate Play announced the film’s India OTT premiere for October 17 via an official post on X.
  • This marks the first wide access for Indian viewers after months without a domestic release.
  • Theatrical plans were halted when the CBFC sought edits the filmmakers opposed, leaving the January 10 rollout on hold.
  • Written and directed by Sandhya Suri, the film stars Shahana Goswami with Sunita Rajwar and uses a police investigation to examine caste, gender and institutional power.
  • The Indo‑British production premiered in Un Certain Regard at Cannes 2024 and was selected as the United Kingdom’s official entry for the 2025 Oscars’ international feature category.